January 2021 | Epicure Foods Magazine

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Spice IS RIGHT Spicy Game Day favorites. p.8

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Winning Show stoppers Check out these Award Season winners! p.18

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The Spice is Right Winter is in full effect and what better way to warm yourself up than by sitting at home catching up on some football while enjoying some spicy game day grub!

Rock Bottom Prices Even if your New Year's resolution isn't to save money, you'll still get the best deal with these rock bottom prices.

Award Winning Show Stoppers All of these cheeses have been formally recognized by the finest cheese experts from around the world, meaning that you can be sure that they'll impress no matter how you serve them!

Happy January, Epicure readers!

After the whirlwind of the holiday season, January is the perfect time for a fresh start and a new perspective. For this issue we have a cornucopia of products that are here to help you start off the new year. Ranging from artisan meats, flavorful cheeses and fun accompaniments that are great featured on an eclectic cheeseboard.

The world of cheese is truly a competitive place.

With different taste, textures, and origins there are more than 1,800 different types of cheeses around the world, it is no wonder why there are many competitions that take place both internationally and nationally over the course of the entire year.

Our Award Winning Show Stoppers feature on (page 18) showcases some of the many awardwinning cheeses that we carry.

Not only is the Big Game almost here, but January 16th is International Hot and Spicy Food Day. Be the game day MVP by bringing along one of the sizzling, spicy, cheer-worthy appetizers in our The Spice is Right feature (page 8).

Till next time,

The Epicure Marketing Team

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TRADITIONAL BUTTER WITH SEA SALT

MADAME LOÏK WHIPPED CHEESE

L’Original Brie evolves from a soft taste to a very aromatic flavor through ripening. It is a real “Brie de Caractère”, yet made from pasteurized French cow milk.

The Traditional French Butter, with its original oval shape, its typical striations and its delicious Sea Salt Crystals will please the fine gourmet palates.

The Madame Loïk Whipped Cheese product range is sensationally smooth and fresh.

Available in a plain recipe with the iconic hand harvested Sea Salt of Guérande, or with Garlic & Fresh Herbs, both variants will delight Fine American Gourmets.

FR-143 L’Original Brie • 1x7lb • $6.49/LB

FR-023 Butter Sea Salt • 20x8.8oz •$74.99/CS

FR-6000 Plain • 8x5.29oz • $21.99/CS FR-6001 Garlic & Herb • 8x5.29oz • $23.99/CS

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Cricketers Truffle

Cricketer's Truffle Cheddar is created using minced black truffle and black truffle olive oil.

This cheese is both tangy and savory. The full bodied flavor of this cheese is exceptional to the palate

UK-960 | 6x7oz | $21.99/CS

Scorching Hot Chili & Lime EXTRA MATURE Cricketer's Scorching Hot Cheddar is not for the faint of heart. To understand the power of jalapeños one need only simply to take a bite of this cheese. Jalapeños combined with chili, lime and Mexican style seasoning give this cheddar a bold addictive flavor. This cheddar really knows how to turn up the heat!

UK-961 | 6x7oz | $21.99/CS

All Comté cheeses start in the pastures of the Haut Jura, where bountiful nature yields hundreds of varieties of flowers that find their way into the cow’s milk. The milk is collected in dairies where the cheese maker produces cheese rounds. These cheese rounds are then taken to the master cheese maker for maturing. During maturing, the master cheesemaker tests each Comté with a cheese borer to assess its maturity and texture. This regular testing and observation are essential for transferring the

Cricketer's Chili and Lime Cheddar is crafted from cow's milk and is combined with hot chili and zesty lime. This cheddar embodies a savory flavor that will leave you wanting more. The visible chili flakes make it a nice colorful addition to any cheese board.

Cricketers Extra Mature Cheddar is crafted to be a tier above the competition, typically matured for 15 months. The cheddar embodies a sweet flavor with savory notes and slight crunch in the texture

UK-172 | 1x10lb | $6.89/LB

UK-962 | 6x7oz | $21.99/CS

rounds of cheese to the appropriate maturing cellars and obtaining the best flavors. The rounds are then kept in a fermentation cellar; this is when the living organisms inside and outside the cheese flourish most. The final stages of the maturing process take place in a slow maturing cellar and a storage cellar, when the rounds of cheese undergo most of their physical changes. The result of these special maturing techniques at the Fort des Rousses, give the Comté cheeses a nice creamy texture and a strong and refined combination of aromas that linger in the mouth.

Comté Quarters FR-247 Two Year • 1x22lb • $14.49/LB FR-253 Twelve Month Quarters | 1x22lb | $11.49/LB Comté FR-260 Four Months • 1x80lb • $8.69/LB FR-261 Six Months • 1x80lb • $8.99/LB FR-267 Ten Months • 6x7oz • $29.99/CS JANUARY 2021 | 5

Agour Ossau Iraty name stems from the combination of the Ossau Valley and the Iraty forest of the region.

This natural rind, pure sheep's milk cheese collected exclusively from small dairy farms in the Basque country.

FR-486 Ossau Iraty Aged 12 Months 1x10lb • $12.99/LB

Secret de Compostelle is a hard, pure sheep's milk cheese with characteristics of the Basque country. An enticing mixture of flavors and a beautiful creaminess.

Ripened for more than 240 days.

FR-630 Secret de Compostelle 1x10lb • $10.49/LB

Fresh Goat Cheese Logs • 12x4oz • $27.49/CS Award-winning fresh goat cheese hand-rolled in delightful and surprising flavors.

US-940 Clover Blossom Honey US-941 Smoky Pepper Jelly US-942 Wild Blueberry, Lemon & Thyme US-943 Herbs de Provence US-976 Plain

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US-127 Crème Fraîche | 6x7oz | $17.99/CS Crumbled Cheeses | 12x4oz | $24.99/CS US-2916 Blue Cheese US-2914 Gorgonzola Spreadable Cheese | 6x6.5oz | $22.99/CS US-2912 Reduced Fat Garlic & Herbs US-2910 Spinach Artichoke US-2913 Garlic & Herb | 12x6.5oz | $44.99/CS US-295 Creme De Brie Spread | 6x5oz | $17.99/CS

Supreme Cheese is always delightful – creamy with a rich and buttery taste.

At home, entertaining your guests or on-the-go, there’s always a reason for Supreme. It’s simply perfect, every time.

Supreme cheese is crafted from milk sourced locally, and made the very same day for a supremely fresh product.

US-2918 Bulk | 2x4.4lb | $7.79/LB US-2919 Mini Oval | 6x7oz | $20.99/CS US-622 Bites | 12x4.4oz | $45.99/CS

US-2921 Keep Dreaming | 6x7oz | $32.99/CS (Pre-order)

US-2920 Comeback Cow | 6x7oz | $32.99/CS (Pre-order)

This complex and savory cheese features creamy and tangy notes, and when maturing, becomes even more robust. Flavors are bright and clean with a very fine, silky smoothness.

Comeback Cow is a mild yet complex, rich and creamy cheese. A velvety milk taste is underlined by sweet and buttery flavors of mushrooms or truffles and almonds.

US-290 Delice De France 2x4lb | $8.29/LB This soft and creamy Camembert has a beautiful white rind and a pale ivory interior. Made from pasteurized cow's milk and cream, Delice De France's flavor is distinctive and slightly fruity with an aroma of mushrooms.

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THE SPICE IS RIGHT! Winter is in full effect and what better way to warm yourself up than by sitting at home catching up on some football while enjoying some spicy spreads! Not only is the Big Game almost here, but January 16th is International Hot and Spicy Food Day. If you enjoy eating food that makes your mouth sizzle, your eyes water and sends your taste-buds into a frenzy, then this holiday is for you!

For some, the Big Game about the sports, but for the rest of us, it's about all of the delicious eats that come with it. Be the game day MVP by bringing along some of the flavor-packed products in this feature or by cooking up one of the spicy, cheer-worthy appetizers!

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MEET THE PLAYERS: 3 PIGS SOUS-VIDE EGG BITE HAM & ESPELETTE PEPPER

SOLERA CHORIZO RINGS

CODE: US-6781 PACK SIZE: 12x2.5oz PRICE: $9.49/CS description: Sous-vide Egg

CODEs: US-557 Mild

Bites are fully cooked in the sousvide method which allows for a refined texture and uniquely retained flavor and taste. High in protein, low in carbs, gluten-free and with 0g sugar, they are the perfect breakfast or snack.

bellentani salami chubs CODES: 12x7 oz | $48.99/CS

US-480 Tuscan Herb Coated US-482 Italian Dry US-483 Red Pepper Coated US-484 Black Pepper Coated 24x7 oz | $97.99/CS

US-485 Combo Pack

description: Bellentani salamis are traditionally cured, not heat treated. Traditional curing allows the salami to achieve enhanced flavor notes with more complexity than meats with less curing time. Bellentani blends all of their own spices from traditional Italian recipes.

POINT REYES TOMA RASHI CODEs: US-2495 Wheel | 1x10lb | $8.99/LB US-2496 Precuts | 12x6oz | $43.99/CS

description: Toma Rashi, with its blend of heat, umami and nutty flavors, is a total standout. The key to the flavor is Schichimi Togarashi, a fiery Japanese spice blend .

US-558 Hot

PACK SIZE: 12x7oz PRICE: $57.99/CS description: These authentic Spanish chorizos are traditionally slow-cured for over 5 weeks, allowing all of the ingredients to season slowly.

Only the best Pimentón de la Vera Spanish paprika is used to season the pork.

fromager d'affinois garlic & herb CODE: FR-372 PACK SIZE: 2x4.4lb PRICE: $76.99/CS description: This French innovation may look like a pudgy brie, but it’s actually much creamier.

Infused into the cheese paste is garlic, parsley, chive and parsley.

Fromager d’Affinois may remind you of a triple cream since the flavor is loaded it is with silky fat, milky goodness!

SOLERA THIN SLICED SERRANO HAM CODE: SP-106 PACK SIZE: 12x3oz PRICE: $55.99/CS description: Solera's Serrano Ham has a taste similar to the Italian Prosciutto, but less salty. Solera sources their fresh hams from farms close to their facility. They are placed in curing salts and air cured for 9 to 15 months. Finally, it is sliced, packaged, and ready to enjoy!

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SUGGESTED PLAYS:

flavors really shine when used in these spicy recipes!

chorizo & chickpea soup

toma rashi queso fundido

TRY THIS SPICY, SPANISH-INSPIRED SOUP AS A TASTY ALTERNATIVE TO YOUR ORDINARY GAME DAY CHILI.

IT'S NOT A TRUE GAME DAY WITHOUT CHIPS AND DIP! TURN UP THE HEAT WITH THIS CREAMY AND SPICY QUESO DIP.

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

- 1 Hot Solera Chorizo Ring, sliced 1/4 inch thick - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 yellow onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tbsp smoked Spanish paprika - 1 tsp ground cumin - 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper - 30 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed - 36 oz canned diced tomatoes - 1 qt chicken broth - parsley for garnish

- 2 ½ cups grated Point Reyes Toma Rashi - 1/4 cup half and half - 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 tsp minced garlic - 3 chives, thinly sliced - 3 tsp diced jalapenos - salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Solera Hot Chorizo and the diced yellow onion and cook until the onion is translucent.

2. Stir in the garlic, paprika, and cumin. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, the drained chickpeas, and the chicken broth and stir until well combined. Add the sprigs of thyme.

3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve with cornbread.

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DIRECTIONS

1. Sautee the poblano pepper and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

2. Create a double boiler by putting a large bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the Toma Rashi and half and half to the double boiler and stir until melted.

3. Add the cooked poblano pepper and garlic, jalapenos, and chives. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve with pita or tortilla chips.

Thai Chili Croquettes with Fromager d’affinois Garlic & Herbs THESE CRISPY CROQUETTES MADE WITH CREAMY FROMAGER D'AFFINOIS ARE THE PERFECT SPICY FINGER FOODS.

INGREDIENTS

- 8 oz Fromager d’Affinois Garlic & Herbs - 4 potatoes, peeled and diced - 2 eggs - 1 ½ cup vegetable oil - 1 cup bread crumbs - ½ cup milk - 3 tbsp Thai Chili Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp butter - 1 tbsp garlic, minced - ½ yellow onion, diced - 1oz dried chilis - 1 tsp salt and pepper DIRECTIONS

1. Break eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper and whisk.

2. Place potatoes in large pot of cold water. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain and put into a mixing bowl.

SERRANO HAM AND SPICY GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI SPICY YET FRESH CROSTINIS TOPPED WITH SOLERA BAYONNE HAM, WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA.

INGREDIENTS

- 4 oz Solera Serrano Ham, cut into 1 inch wide strips - 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices - 3 oz softened plain goat cheese - 1 tsp red pepper flakes - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper - 1 lb fresh asparagus, washed and peeled - 1 tbsp olive oil - 2 cups fresh arugula, washed DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch diagonal slices. Put on a baking sheet and place under the broiler until toasty, around 4 minutes.

2. Whip together the softened goat cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes with a whisk until an airy consistency is achieved.

3. Add, butter, milk, onion and garlic into mixing bowl with potatoes and mash into a chunky consistency. Mix in diced chilis and Fromager d’Affinois Garlic & Herbs and fold until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

3. Coat the washed and peeled asparagus in the olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in a 425 degree Fahrenheit oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.

5. Spoon out 2tbsp of mixture at a time and roll into a ball. Dip the balls into egg mixture and the roll through the bread crumbs.

4. Let cool and wrap each spear in a 1 inch wide strip of Solera Serrano Ham.

6. Pour the vegetable oil into a small pot and bring to medium heat.

Place potato balls into oil and fry until each side is golden brown.

5. Assemble by spreading a small amount of the spicy goat cheese on each slice of toast, adding a few pieces of arugula and topping with the asparagus wrapped in Solera Serrano Ham.

7. Remove from oil and set on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil. Place croquettes on plate, drizzle with Thai Chili Garlic Paste and serve.

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SOUS-VIDE

EGG BITES Sous-vide Egg Bites are fully cooked in the sous-vide method which allows for a refined texture and uniquely retained flavor and taste.

High in protein, low in carbs, gluten-free and with 0g sugar, they are the perfect breakfast or snack - ready in 1 minute in the microwave or 10 minutes in the toaster-oven!

12x2.5 oz | $9.49/CS US-6780 Bacon & Swiss US-6782 Prosciutto & Gruyere US-6783 Spinach & Feta US-6785 Broccoli Parmesan US-6781 Ham & Espelette Pepper

Gruyere SW-031 King Cut • 2x5lb • $9.89/LB SW-025 Quarter • 1x18lb • $9.69/LB

SW-005 Appenzeller 1x14lb • $10.99/LB

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SW-006 Appenzeller Extra 1x15lb • $11.29/LB

SW-040 Raclette Swiss Wheels 1x12lb • $7.79/LB

12x8 oz • $34.99/CS US-1550 Original US-1551 Black Truffle US-1552 Mango Habanero US-1553 Chipotle Garlic US-1554Smoked Cracked Peppercorn US-1555 Roasted Red Pepper US-1556 Northwoods Cheddar US-1557 Herbes De Provence US-1582 Applewood Smoked Sea Salt US-1583 FenuGreek

Wood River Creamery cheeses are Masterfully Made™ and aged to perfection. These oneof-a-kind, Cheddar Gruyere cheeses are truly special because they are created and handcrafted in small batches by Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers® and staff. They are a great fusion of two types of cheeses Cheddar and Gruyere. You simply won’t find these unique specialty flavors and varieties anywhere else, which is one reason Wood River Creamery™ cheeses are recognized nationally for surprising the most discerning cheese experts.

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SW-068 Gruyere Wedges AOC Mifroma Parchment 8x7oz | $39.99/CS

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US-560 Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog Grande 1x5lb | $13.99/LB

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UK-260 Singletons 12 Hooves Layered 3 Milk Exact Weight 10x7oz | $49.99/CS

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UK-262 Singletons Wensleydale Rhubarb & Raspberry Exact Weight 10x7oz | $45.99/CS

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FR-012 Belletoile 70% Triple Creme 1x6lb | $5.89/LB

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DK-131 Danish Fontina 1x15lb | $4.69/LB

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FR-1094 Butter Isigny Organic Unsalted 200G 10x7.05oz | $30.99/CS

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US-1354 Deer Creek The Blue Jay 1x6lb | $9.49/LB

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Fromager d'Affinois cheeses have been made by Fromagerie Guilloteau for 40 years�.

Craft an all-star platter that will score big at your 2021 Big Game celebration and have your guests cheering for more! Start with a selection of Fromager d'Affinois flavor packed cheeses, salty snacks, savory charcuterie, a few accompaniments such as cornichons or olives and of course, your favorite brew.

Photo courtesy of Adrian Mueller www.amueller.com

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Photo courtesy of @bonniesavage www.bonniesavage.com

The story of Fromagerie Guilloteau begins nearly 14 years before the now-famous cheese company’s formation by a French cheese producer named Jean-Claude Guilloteau.

Through a key encounter between Guilloteau and scientists for the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), the creation of the special industrial process called ultrafiltration was developed and successfully patented in 1969. Guilloteau then went on to start his own company, Fromagerie Guilloteau in 1981 with a focus on producing an expanding line of top-quality cheeses made exclusively with the ultrafiltration process.

Photo courtesy of @bonniesavage www.bonniesavage.com

FROMAGER D'AFFINOIS FR-542 Le Petit Fromager | 8x5.29oz | $29.99/CS FR-367 Truffles | 2x4.4lb | $109.99/CS FR-372 Garlic & Herb | 2x4.4lb | $76.99/CS FR-373 Plain | 2x4.41lb | $69.99/CS FR-515 Chévre (Florette) | 1x2.21lb | $10.99/LB FR-552 Brebis (Rocastin) | 1x2.2lb | $9.99/LB FR-889 St. Angel Triple Creme Red Label | 2x1.7lb | $8.99/LB FR-954 Bucheron Goat Log Du Vivarois | 1x2lb | $18.99/CS

Ultrafiltration is a special industrial process in which milk is filtered through a sieve to partially eliminate small molecules such as water, lactose and mineral salts. Because it retains the milk’s soluble proteins, ultrafiltration significantly increases the yield that can be used for cheese, as well as allows every step of the cheesemaking process to be quicker. Eliminated when traditional techniques are used, mineral salts are also retained in ultrafiltration, making the Fromager d’Affinois (and all Guilloteau cheeses) two to four times richer in calcium than a Brie or Camembert cheese.

Fromagerie Guilloteau currently produces a range of cheeses under the brands Fromager d'Affinois, Pavé d’Affinois, and St. Angel. The fresh milk used from local French farms is never more than 24 to 72 hours old, adding even more value (and flavor!) to the many advantages that come from ultrafiltration. Their even, creamy textures, delicate unique tastes, and very fine rinds must be tasted to be truly valued.

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The world of cheese is truly a competitive place. With different taste, textures, and origins there are more than 1,800 different types of cheeses around the world.

It is no wonder why there are many competitions that take place both internationally and nationally over the course of the entire year.

AWARD

Perhaps the most prestigious of the cheese award events is the World Cheese Awards. According to their official site, the World Cheese Awards is “a truly global cheese event [that] brings together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers, consumers and food commentators worldwide to judge nearly 4,000 cheeses from over 40 countries”. Judges work together to identify cheeses that are worthy of gold, silver or bronze awards. Cheeses’ rind, body, color texture, consistency, and most importantly, taste, are all considered when identifying an award-worthy cheese. Each team of judges nominates their favorite cheese as the “Super Gold”. Super Gold winners are considered the best cheeses in the entire world!

WINNING

SHOWSTOPPERS

There are smaller cheese awards that occur across the globe. The United States Championship Cheese Contest is hosted biennially by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Cheeses are evaluated by a team of skilled judges on their flavor, body and texture, salt, color, finish and packaging. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the cheeses with the highest scores. The American Cheese Society Awards is the biggest competition for American-made cheeses and showcases American cheesemakers and their talents, both in cheese making and commitment to food safety.

Each year, the Specialty Food Association holds the annual Sofi Awards in the United States. The Sofi Awards have been held to recognize the best specialty foods since 1972. Winners are chosen through blind taste tests by a team of highly qualified judges. Winning a Sofi award isn’t just another trophy, but an award that differentiates a brands’ product from others and opens a doorway to valuable business opportunities.

Through every category there is always those select few that stand out from the crowd and emerge victorious. These award-winning showstoppers have been proven by cheese experts to be truly outstanding.

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C O ME B AC K COW It’s creamy with a kick. Mild yet complex. This rich and creamy cheese has a smooth, flower-shaped body and soft white mold exterior. A velvety milk taste is underlined by sweet and buttery flavors of mushrooms or truffles and almonds. Wild grasses and flowers flavored the milk, packing pungent flavor that keeps coming back—bite after bite. Comeback Cow is a tasteful, artisanal cheese best savored as part of your favorite cheese board, although it does lend itself to sandwiches and quiches if you’re after an oozy melt. Pair it with croissants, soft rolls, melons or grapes. It’s always ready for a party, enjoyed with a Bourgogne, Cabernet, or Médoc wine. Silky in texture and nutty, its whipped-cream.

Awarded the Best Soft Ripened Cheese made in America during the 2019 US Championship cheese contest in Wisconsin!

US-2920 | 6x7oz | $32.99/CS | Pre-Order

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FR-408 | 6x6.3oz | $43.99/CS

Cheese Of The Competition.

FR-321 Half | 6x4.4oz | $39.99/CS FR-322 | 6x8.8oz | $62.99/CS

FR-575 | 1x4lb | $6.99/LB FR-576 Slice | 12x5.3oz | $39.99/CS

Bellentani Salami Chubs | 12x7oz | $48.99/CS US-480 Tuscan Herb Coated US-482 Italian Dry US-483 Red Pepper Coated US-484 Black Pepper Coated US-485 Salami Chubs Combo Pack | 24x7oz | $97.99/CS

Solera US-557 Chorizo Ring Mild | 12x7oz | $57.99/CS

SP-702 Winey Goat | 2x7 lb | $14.49/LB

US-558 Chorizo Ring Hot | 12x7oz | $57.99/CS

SP-703 Rosey Goat with Rosemary | 2x7lb | $14.49/LB

SP-106 Thin Sliced Serrano Ham | 12x3oz | $55.99/CS

Bellentani salamis are traditionally cured, not heat treated. Traditional curing allows the salami to achieve enhanced flavor notes with more complexity than meats with less curing time. Bellentani blends all of their own spices from traditional Italian recipes.

Bellentani Salami is made of high quality 85% lean pork. It is made from whole muscle, no trimmings.

This results in less "stringiness" and an overall great eating experience. They are less greasy than other salamis, allowing the robust flavor personality to shine.

Solera has brought with them the ancient recipes, expertise and now how from the heart of Spain to make the best cured meats in the United States. Their state of the art facility produces many styles of Spanish cured meats.

Solera's goal is to bring hundreds of years of tradition to the U.S. Winey Goat is an extra creamy and mild goat's milk cheese that has been bathed in red wine.

Rosey Goat is a goat's milk cheese covered in fresh, fragrant Rosemary.

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Lactalis FR-516 Ossau-Iraty Istara 1x10lb | $10.99/LB

FR-500 P'tit Basque Istara 600g 6x1.25lb | $12.19/LB

FR-1050 Roquefort Societe Bee Halves 2x3lb | $10.69/LB FR-560 Roquefort Societe Bee Wedges 10x3.5oz | $28.99/CS

FR-1060 Unsalted Butter 500G Tub 8x17.6oz | $59.99/CS FR-221 Unsalted Butter 250G Tub 40x8.8oz | $149.99/CS FR-215 Butter Bar Salted 20x7oz | $54.99/CS FR-231 Butter Bar Unsalted 20x7oz | $54.99/CS

FR-1001 Comte De Montarlier Portions 6 Months 7x7.76oz | $32.99/CS

FR-439 Madrigal 1x26 lb | $6.69/LB

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SAVENCIA Cheese

FR-605 St. Andre Mini | 6x7oz | $28.99/CS Miniature version of triple creme Saint Andre.

FR-595 St. Albray | 2x4lb | $10.49/LB Mostly famous for its distinctive flower shape, this cheese has a complex flavor profile, with a creamy and meaty texture.

FR-255 Chaumes | 2x4lb | $10.49/LB A cow's milk cheese with a rich, golden creamy paste and a mellow nutty taste.

FR-600 St. Andre |1x4lb | $10.49/LB St. Andre is a triple creme soft-ripened cheese covered with a satiny edible rind.

FR-608 St. Agur Blue | 1x5lb | $11.99/LB

FR-319 Etorki | 2x10lb | $11.99/LB Sheep's milk cheese with a silky smooth texture and a nutty, almost burnt caramel taste.

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Handmade artisan blueveined cheese from the Auvergne region of France.

FR-1015 Ile De France Brie Bites | 60x0.9oz | $43.99/CS Each Brie Bite features the white rind, extra creamy texture and signature buttery flavor of Ile de France Brie.

Well-balanced salt and spice makes Bleu d'Auvergne a perfect companion for cooking or for winding down with some Barsac dessert wine. It is still produced by centuriesold traditional methods, salted by hand and ripened slowly. A truly regional product, Bleu d'Auvergne derives its rich complex flavor from its wild origins.

FR-016 Bleu D'Auverge Or Dome RM 4x2.75lb | $7.99/LB FR-088 Bleu D'Auverge Milledome 2x6lb | $5.99/LB

France’s response to Stilton, Fourme d’Ambert is the ideal blue.

The paste is slightly more knit than Stilton, with a more mellow, yet more present mold. The flavor is buttery, salty, and full, with a nice kick of an earthy flavor on the final note.

Saint Nectaire Auvermont is a semi-soft, uncooked pressed cheese salted in brine and ripened for at least 28 days. This dense cheese has a silky texture with a soft acidity, and its taste is similar to that of Reblochon with hints of hazelnut and mushrooms due to the aromatic flora where the cheese ages.

FR-089 Fourme D'Ambert Milledome Pasteurized 2x4.5lb | $5.99/LB

FR-621 St. Nectaire Auvermont 2x4lb | $6.99/LB Montboissié du Haut Livradois is made from a single milking and vegetable ash is added for purely as a nod to its origins. Because it is a washed rind cheese, the aroma is pungent. However, its flavor is surprisingly mild.

FR-490 Montboissie 1x7lb | $6.39/LB FR-491 Montboissie Unpasteurized |1x13lb | $7.29/LB

Raclette is the world’s most famous melting cheese as well as a beloved dish originally created by Alpine cheesemakers feasting upon boiled potatoes and cornichons topped with the melted cheese.

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EPICURE SPECIALS Fetalia Feta

Raimage Fermier Brie

Kaaslands Kanaal

50

4

$

59/LB

$

Brie De Meaux Style 3K FR-068 • 1x7lb

27

Italianavera

81

$

53/CS 12x19.4 oz

21/CS

$

5

6

off

$

off

31 31

14/CS

$

4x6lb

3

12x7oz

FR-446 Lemon FR-447 Chocolate

40/LB

Chef’s Mandala Mustards

$

FR-435 Plain

off

ND-603 Quarters

off

Trinitaine Madeleines

IT-720 Basil IT-724 Marinara

$

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9

$

IT-770 Retail | 12x7oz

¢

16/CS 12x7oz

14

$

42/CS 6x8.5oz

CN-900 Smooth Dijon CN-901 Course Dijon CN-902 Horseradish CN-903 Molasses

$

1

off

La Petite Reine

Daily Dairy

12

$

11

46/LB

$

1x9lb

ND-308 Goat Gouda VSOC White Label 1 Yr Aged

10

$

8

49/LB

$

1x22lb

1x24lb

71

49/LB

$

1x4lb

11

8

39/LB $

ND-314 Gouda 1 Year VSOC Black Label

12

44/LB

$

1x4.4lb

1

50 off

16x7oz $

37

$

3

off

49/LB

Lillé Goat

1x4.4lb

ND-340 Mocca D’Or Coffee Cheese

ND-332 Frysk Hynder Whisky Cheese

50

FR-845 Camembert FR-844 Brie

05/CS

ND-334 Paulus Abbey Exact Weight Portions

ND-320 Paulus Abbey Beer Cheese

$

1x22lb

ND-313 Gouda 5 Year VSOC Platinum Label

ND-312 Gouda 3 Year VSOC Gold Label

$

49/LB

$

1

50/CS 6x8.8oz

22

$ off

49/CS 12x4oz

US-1560 Plain US-1561 Garlic and Herb US-1562 Peppercorn US-1563 Honey US-1564 Cranberry Cinnamon US-1565 Blueberry

3 52 2 26

89/CS

$

¢

$

off

off

US-1572 Plain US-1573 Garlic

$

SP-494 Ibérico

$

7

2x7lb

off

off

30/CS 2x2.2lb

US-1576 Rondin Plain Log

Brie d’Amir

69/LB

50

$

Chef’s Mandala Vinegars

La Gruta Del Sol

12x10.5oz

FR-069 3K

4

$

¢

$

22

74/CS $

1

Vinegars • 6x6.75oz BE-190 Lime BE-200 Raspberry IT-710 Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 3 yr IT-712 White Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 3 yr

off

$

2

60/LB 1x7lb

50 off

$

FR-094 1K

21

49/CS

2x2.2lb

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