Cappiello Mozzarella & Scamorza
From the Double-Take Department: You stroll by the non-Kosher specialty cheese case in your favorite supermarket, and notice an inconspicous OU heksher in the corner of your eye. After the double-take, you’ve discovered Cappiello’s line of Italian cheeses, which only happens to be Kosher. Their braided mozzarella and scamorza are possibly the finest I’ve used.
Scamorza, for those unfamiliar, is essentially a drier, saltier mozzarella and is traditionally made in a gourd shape. You may find it easier to shred than Cappiello’s mozzarella.
Both are delicious on pasta or pizza, cut up in salads, or in baked dishes like lasagna. The Cappiello website lists where their cheese is available in the Northeast, Southeast, and West Coast.
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Yey Cappiello!!!
We’ve been telling local kosher friends about the Scamorza for a year. Most of them couldn’t believe it was in the "regular" part of the cheese section with an "OU" at the local Stop & Shop supermarkets priced at about $5.49-$5.99. Trader Joes, a regional discount supermarket, has better prices by about a dollar. The Scamorza is great for home-baked pizza and calzones. My oldest daughter likes the Marinated Mozzarella Braid product, which has basil and pepper flakes.BTW, another nice surprise in the "regular" section in Stop & Shop is Chavrie Goat Cheese, both Plain and Basil & Roasted Garlic. I believe it also is "OU" certified. Yum.