Cheeses of Ezine
A town near Troy whose white brined cheese of sheep, goat and cow milk is a Turkish breakfast favourite.
Made, aged and sold here
Best time: April to June and September to October.
Ezine is a market town in Çanakkale province, between the Kaz Mountains, ancient Mount Ida, and the Aegean coast near Troy. Its name is attached to Turkey's best-known beyaz peynir, white cheese: Ezine peyniri, made from a mix of sheep, goat and cow milk and aged in brine. It holds a geographical indication and is sliced onto almost every Turkish breakfast table.
Ezine white cheese
Ezine cheese is made from a mixture of milks from animals grazed on the herb-rich slopes of the Kaz Mountains, with goat and sheep milk making up most of the blend. The curd is cut, drained, salted and packed in tins of brine to age for many months. It is firm and creamy, salty and slightly tangy, and keeps its shape when sliced.
Between Ida and the sea
Ezine is close to the archaeological site of Troy and to the fishing towns and villages of the Troad coast. Olive groves, pine forest and small farms cover the land. The town's market brings in cheese, olives, olive oil and vegetables, and the brined cheese is eaten with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and bread.
A trail idea for Ezine
- Ezine market Buy white cheese and olives from local producers.
- Troy The archaeological site of the ancient city, a short drive away.
- Kaz Mountains The forested slopes of Ida, where the animals graze.
- Assos An ancient hill town above the Aegean to the south.
Written by the EveryCheese desk with AI assistance. Background: "Ezine, Çanakkale" on Wikipedia. Opening hours, markets, caves and tours change; check locally before travelling. If something is wrong, tell us.
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