1.   Parmesan is a generic term used to describe a family of hard Italian cheeses.

2.   I like crisp sliced apples with classic Swiss cheeses, juicy grapes on the side, celery sticks with cheddar fondue, and fresh juicy vegetables with Italian cheeses.

3.   Italian melting cheeses that are favorites among Americans include mozzarella and provolone.

4.   Italian cheeses such as asiago, Gorgonzola, Romano and Parmesan star in a contemporary rendition of the classic casserole.

5.   So should you pass up that Italian cheese and leave the bargain Bordeaux behind?

6.   The result is a golden, fragrant, surprisingly complex wine to go with Italian cheese and seafood.

7.   These traditional Italian cheeses are made fresh daily -- by hand.

8.   When it comes to Italian cheese, Parmesan is unquestionably the king.

9.   They will be selected from the original target list, which covered products ranging from Scottish cashmere sweaters and Italian cheese to French handbags and German coffee makers.

10.   But Parmalat USA, the parent group of the Giglio company that produces the northern Italian cheese, said none of the product was imported into the United States.