Traditional Van flavor: Winter cube herb cheese starts to take its place on the counters

Van's registered winter cube herb cheese has begun to take its place on the shelves for consumption during the winter months. The herb cheese, which has maintained its place on the city's tables for centuries and is among the city's registered flavors, is being prepared for winter consumption. Produced by combining fresh milk with endemic herbs grown in the high areas of Van, the herb cheese continues to be among the city's indispensable flavors with its special aroma and unique taste. The cheeses, carefully prepared using traditional methods, are left to mature underground from May and June for a period of 8 months to 1.5 years. The cheese, which absorbs the moisture and scent of the soil, matures to achieve its consistency. After this process, the herb cheese, known as "cube cheese," becomes one of the most important food items for winter preparations. The price of high-quality herb cheese ranges from 450 to 500 TL depending on its quality. "Cheese buried in the soil adorns the ...