Cheese of the World

Italian Cheese Sottocenere al Tartufo w/Truffles 1 lb.

Sottocenere al Tartufo - cow's milk semi soft cheese with truffles, cut cheese- 16 oz/454 gr, Italy.

This semi-soft cow's milk exotic cheese has been aged in ashes to preserve it, according to Venitian farmer's tradition. These ash ingredients include nutmeg, cloves, coriander, cinnamon, licorice, and fennel. The cheese itself has black truffles in it and the rind is aromatized with truffle oil.
Appropriate wines: Powerful merlot from Napa or Tokay from Hungria.

Great for Italian food gifts.

• SKU: 121338
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Italian Cheese Ubriaco al Prosecco 1 lb.

Ubriaco al Prosecco - raw cow's milk semi soft cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Italy.

This raw cow's milk cheese from the Vento region in Northern Italy is also the home of Prosecco. During the aging process, the cheese is submerged in Prosecco (sparkling white wine) and covered in Prosecco grape must leaving a sweet and delicate yet very complex flavor.

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• SKU: 121347
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Italian Goat Cheese Capra Valtellina 1 lb.

Capra Valtellina wheel - goat's milk hard cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Italy.

High in the mountains dividing Italy from Switzerland lie shepherds who have been herding goats and making cheese for centuries. Most of the goat's milk is available throughout the spring, but cheese is produced in small quantities throughout the year. Capra Valtellina is a 4-6 month aged cheese which is flavorful and complex.

• SKU: 121407
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Italian Sheep Cheese Rustico Peperoncino w/Red Pepper 1 lb.

Rustico Peperoncino - sheep's milk semi soft cheese with red pepper, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Italy.

A creamy, semi-soft sheep's milk cheese from the countryside of Rome with crushed red pepper. The cheese strikes a perfect balance between cheese and pepper and is very versatile.

Try melted on pizza, shaved over vegetables or in a salad.

• SKU: 121340
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Portuguese Goat Cheese Ribafria w/Peppercorn 7 oz.

Ribafria - semi-hard goat's milk cheese surrounded by black peppercorns - 7 oz/200 gr, Portugal.

This cheese comes from Portugal, in the area of Lisboa. It is quite spicy and full and is better if you rub the peppercorns off before serving.
Appropriate wines: Rioja Baja, Maury or a strong red wine.
Compliments: This Portuguese cheese goes well served with a slice of membrillo.

Fat in Cheese: 45%

Great for a Portuguese gourmet food gift.

• SKU: 121133
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Spanish Cheese Mahon DO Reserva 1 lb.

Mahon DO Reserva - pasteurized cow's milk semi-soft cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Spain.

This firm, sharp cow's milk cheese comes from the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean. This exclusive version has been aged for 12 months developing a rich tanginess and fragrant aroma. Traditionally the orange rind on Mahon comes from being rubbed in butter, paprika and oil. When a cheese is aged, the taste intensifies and becomes bolder and nuttier. Typical Queso Mahon is aged in the caves of Menorca for 2 months. Reserva is aged for at least a year. It maintains a slightly briny, sharp taste but now becomes hard and granular, on p... more »

• SKU: 121128
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Spanish Cheese San Simon 1 lb.

San Simon - cow's milk smoked hard cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Spain.

Surrounded in the west and north by the Atlantic Ocean and mountains from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, Galicia has always been a remote region of Spain. This isolation fostered an ancient cheese culture. Here the Galacia cows graze on the lush green pastures and bear milk that its people have been making into cheese for generations in the town of Villalba.

San Simon is aged 2-4 weeks, lightly pressed and then gently smoked for 2 weeks after leaving the mold. Inside its red, polished brown rind, San Simon has a creamy, buttery, smoky flavor ... more »

• SKU: 121131
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Spanish Cheese Valdeon 1 lb.

Valdeon - cow’s milk creamy blue cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Spain.

This Spanish blue cheese is often sold as Cabrales in the United States because its flavor is similar to that bold blue, but is slightly tamer. It, therefore, appeals to a wider range of palates. The cheese is made in the Castille-Leon region of the northwestern Spain and is wrapped in sycamore maple or chestnut leaves before being sent to market. The cheese has a very intense blue flavor, but is not as yellowed or as biting as true Cabrales.

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• SKU: 121103
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Spanish Goat Cheese Garrotxa 1 lb.

Garrotxa - goat's milk hard cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Spain.

This goat’s milk cheese was once produced solely in the Garrotxa area of Catalonia. This is the area of the Pyrenees region of Spain that is furthest to the East, lying right on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Spanish Garrotxa cheese has a white interior with a very creamy texture that is surrounded by a natural mold rind. It has an unusual but mild flavor with a light acidity and a hint of hazelnuts. It melts very smoothly, but we like to eat it out of hand. It is sure to become a new Spanish favorite.
Apropriate wines: Garrotxa is deliciou... more »

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Swiss Cheese Appenzeller 1 lb.

Appenzeller - cow's milk semi soft cheese, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Switzerland.

A traditional cow's milk cheese produced in various sized wheels in the Appenzell region of Switzerland. The cheese has a pale, yellowish-orange color and a firm texture. It is bathed in a mixture of wine, spices, and salt which produces an orange rind that is hard and dry. The flavor of Appenzeller is rich and buttery which sharpens with age. It is excellent for snacks, sandwiches, grilling, or as a melting cheese. This Swiss cheese is made mostly in the canton of Appenzell, which is near the Austrian border. It has a pleasing, smooth texture, but this c... more »

• SKU: 120804
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American Blue Crumble Cheese 5 lb.

Blue Cheese from Wisconsin – cow’s milk blue-veins, cut cheese – 5 lb/2.3 kg, USA.

Piquant, full, earthy flavor that varies among brands. Firm, crumbly texture with blue mold in veins and pockets.

We will substitute similar or comparable items if the cheese is unavailable.

• SKU: 122012
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American Blue Gorgonzola Cheese 1 lb.

Italian Style Domestic Gorgonzola from Wisconsin – cow’s milk blue-veins, cut cheese – 1 lb/454 gr, USA.

Great Blue Cheese Price!

Wisconsin Italian-style Gorgonzola resembles the dolce latte or sweet milk Gorgonzolas of Italy that are especially creamy. Firm Gorgonzola produced in Wisconsin has less moisture and is more crumbly. Gorgonzola is typically produced in flatter wheels than the traditional Blue. Italian-style Gorgonzola ripens to yield a soft, creamy texture and its flavor is more earthy than sharp.

We will substitute similar or comparable items if the cheese is unavailable.

• SKU: 122038
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American Blue Maytag Cheese 4 lb.

Maytag Blue - cow's milk soft cheese with blue veins - 4 lb/1.8 kg, USA.

It is a time-consuming method of hand making cheese in small batches, using fresh sweet milk from Iowa dairy farms. Each batch of cheese is carefully monitored during the long months of aging, until the peak of flavor is reached and it is finally ready for market. Acclaimed by cheese experts and food editors as America's finest blue cheese, Maytag Blue Cheese ranks among the world's great cheeses.

• SKU: 123020
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American Cheddar Mild Yellow Cheese 1 lb.

Mild Yellow Cheddar from Wisconsin – cow’s milk semi-hard, cut cheese – 1 lb/454 gr, USA.

Smooth Rich and nutty flavor, firm texture becomes more granular and crumbly with age.

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American Edam Cheese 1 lb.

Dutch Style Edam from Wisconsin – cow’s milk semi-hard, cut cheese – 1 lb/454 gr, USA.

Part-skim milk variety with light, buttery, nutty flavor and smooth, firm texture.

We will substitute similar or comparable items if the cheese is unavailable.

• SKU: 122060
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American Goat Logs Cheese 2 lb.

Goat Logs – goat’s milk, fresh – 2 lb/900 gr, USA.

Fresh, creamy goat's milk cheese.

This young, creamy and spreadable American cheese is a great item for use in the kitchen.

• SKU: 122002
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American Gouda Cheese 1 lb.

Dutch Style Gouda from Wisconsin – cow’s milk semi-hard, cut cheese – 1 lb/454 gr, USA.

Whole milk variety with rich, buttery, slightly sweet flavor and smooth, creamy texture. Develops complex caramel flavor, firmer texture when aged.

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• SKU: 122056
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American Pepper Jack Cheese 1 lb.

Pepper Jack from Wisconsin – cow’s milk semi-soft, cut cheese – 1 lb/454 gr, USA.

Pepper jack cheese is a derivative of Monterey Jack that includes spicy hot peppers for flavor. Spicy, delicate and buttery, pepper jack cheese is semi-soft and open textured with a slightly tart flavor.

We will substitute similar or comparable items if the cheese is unavailable.

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Cheese Cutter / Slicer - Girolle Original

Girolle original cutter for 'Tete de Moine' cheese, Switzerland.

Great accessory for shaping cheese.

Method: Cut the top off the cheese about 5 cm/2" from the top and retain this "lid" for later. It's not necessary to remove the rind of the cheese; it will be taken off as the cheese is cut. Spear the Tête de Moine cheese onto the central rod, being careful to centre it perfectly on the wooden platter. Then place the knife on the central rod and turn it gently to scrape the surface. Result: fine shavings of Tête de Moine! If you have cheese left over, leave it on the platter. Simply remove the knife and replace the "lid" to keep the cheese from drying out.

• SKU: 330168
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Danish Cheese Blue 1 lb.

Danish Blue - cow's milk soft cheese with blue veins, cut cheese - 1 lb/454 gr, Denmark.

Also called Danablu cheese, Danish Blue cheese is a rich cow's milk cheese, milder and less complex than Roquefort. Ideally, it is a semi-soft cheese with a milk white look but with a delicate network of blue-green veins with a creamy, spreadable texture with unevenly spaced holes. It cuts easily and can become rather crumbly at times. Aged at least 60 days. Crumble over salads or into dressings.

Appropriate wines: Rioja Reserva, Porter, Stout.

• SKU: 120502
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