Gorgonzola the Gorgon in the "Inferno IX". Bloom masters the monster by digesting her." Gorgonzola Gorgonzola (; ) is a veined Italian blue cheese, made from unskimmed cow's milk. It can be buttery or firm, crumbly and quite salty, with a "bite" from its blue veining. Gorgonzola has been produced for centuries in Gorgonzola, Milan, acquiring its greenish-blue marbling in the 11th century. However, the town's claim of geographical origin is disputed by other localities. Today, it is mainly produced in the northern Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Whole cow's milk is used, to which starter bacteria are added, along
Tresse cheese Tresse cheese Tresse Cheese, also known by its Arabic name "Jibneh Mshallaleh" is a form of string cheese originating in Syria. It can be eaten plain, or mixed with pastries. The cheese is properly mixed with Mahleb, which is often mixed with nigella sativa (black cumin), anise or caraway seeds. It is commonly soaked in brine for several weeks before being braided. Described as a "fine white semi-soft smooth and springy cheese...similar to mozzerella" with a "nutty" aroma it is traditionally made from cow's milk, but variations are found with sheep or goat milk. It can be used as a