Queso Costeño: Colombia's Flavorful Treasure

Queso costeño is Colombia's secret weapon for incredible flavor. This salty cheese

from the Caribbean coast has been made the same way since colonial times. Fresh cow's milk

gets heated, rennet is added, then it's pressed and generously salted to create magic.

The soft version crumbles perfectly over arepas and bollos. The semihard type

gets fried without melting completely, making it an addictive snack. The hard variety

brings intense flavor when grated over rice and empanadas. But here's the wildest part: Colombians

pair it with guava jelly in a combo called matrimonio, where salty meets sweet in pure harmony.

It even shows up in coconut desserts, balancing sweetness with its bold taste. This artisan cheese