Epicure Foods Magazine | May 2017

EPICURE 5 Spoke Creamery Go Behind the Scenes of this Artisanal Producer

Excellence Fromagerie Guilloteau’s Newest Addition to their line

Mediterranean Specials Check out the Divina Fig and Olive Spreads, fresh from Greece

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S DEMOS

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Cakes, Madelines

and Etoiles FR-447

Madeline Chocolate (12x7oz) $23.49/CS

The story of La Trinitaine, an iconic Breton heritage brand, revolves around a family, a location and a specific area of expertise: that of biscuit making. Passed down through the generations, this expertise draws on original recipes, accompanied by a daring, open-minded approach to ensure continued innovation and the development of new products.

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Etoiles Chocolate

(10x8.5oz)

$22.29/CS

Madeline Plain

(12x7oz)

$21.49/CS

Madeline Lemon (12x7oz) $23.49/CS

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Face Rock Creamery

Makes delicious cheddar curds in Bandon, Oregon. Get them before they’re gone!

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Behind the Scenes:

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5 Spoke Creamery

Domestic Steals

New Item Alert!

Kindred Creamery is a Wisconsin cheese maker that puts the cow’s first with their own Cow’s First Program. They also make some really great cheese!

Imported Classics Get a Taste of the Mediterranean

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With a selection of some authentic items from Greece, Italy and Spain.

New Item Alert!

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Sardinia is a beautiful island that is off the coast of Italy (pictured right).

Isolation and remoteness has protected and enriched truly unique products.

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What’s in Your BBQ? New Item Alert!

Fromager d’Affinois, the creamy softripened cheese you already love, has released an even more decadent triple cream and a spicy chili pepper version.

The World of Salads

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Check out the back cover for More Biscuiterie la Trinitaine!

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domestic artisanal Local has changed. Your cheese doesn’t have to come from down the street to be local. It’s all in knowing where the product comes from, if the milk is sourced sustainably, whether the producers are stewards of the land.

So your customers can say with pride, bought in the USA.

We believe in a classic approach to cheese making

“

where things are done the old fashioned way, and

nothing artifical or unnecessary is added.”

-Brad Sinko, Master Cheesemaker at Face Rock Creamery

“In Your Face” Spicy Cheese Curds contain a blend of Jalapeno, Habanero, and Sweet Red Peppers.

“Vampire Slayer” Cheese Curds have been given a healthy dose of garlic.

Face Rock Cheese Curds

After enzymes have been added to fresh milk and allowed to set up, the whey is drained off leaving beautiful fresh curds behind. It is these curds that are then pressed together to make cheese.

Curds are super fresh since they have not been subject to the intense pressing and aging that a final block or wheel of cheddar will receive. They don’t last long, but they don’t need to, they’re addicting! Enjoy them as a snack, battered and fried, chopped up and mixed in to soup or in the classic dish poutine. Best at room temperature or warmed slightly.

12x6oz- $41.99/CS US-1278 Natural Cheddar US-1282 In Your Face Spicy 3 Pepper US-1286 Vampire Slayer Garlic

Clothbound Cheddar

Fresh cheese is molded, wrapped in cloth bandages and dipped in butter made from the same milk that goes in to the cheese vats. After a minimum of two years in a carefully controlled cave environment, Face Rock’s Clothbound presents with a rich and exquisitely flakey texture that delivers a nutty, complex flavor.

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Natural Curds are lightly salted, fresh and squeaky!

(1x7lb)

$12.49/LB

Sincerely Brigitte

Sincerely Brigitte cheese begins with premium milk from small Wisconsin dairy farms using vegetarian rennet. Using only fresh ingredients, they pride themselves on creating the freshest, most distinctive flavors possible. Brigitte is always looking for ways to spice things up with their flavor combinations, bringing together bold, sweet, spicy and savory into the most exciting flavored cheeses. All products are gfluten free, and certified kosher by OK Kosher.

Cheese Bars

(12x7oz)

$36.99/CS

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Tomato Olive

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Orange Ginger $38.99/CS

Jalapeno & Cilantro

Garlic Basil

Chipotle

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Tarragon Ginger

Parsley & Chives

Wasabi

Blue Marbled May 2017 • 5

Mini Croccantini 12x3oz - $15.99/CS 12x6oz - $25.29/CS

Original US-1410 US-1411

3oz 6oz

Cracked Pepper US-1415

6oz

Toasted Sesame US-1421 6oz $25.49/CS

Roasted Garlic

Fromagerie

Belle Chevre

$40.99/CS US-1117 Pimento Chevre (12x6oz) Their delicious chevre is lovingly mixed with pimento and spices that was named a “Top Pimento Cheese� by Southern Living Magazine.

US-1416 US-1417

3oz 6oz

Multigrain US-1415 US-1423

6oz Whole Wheat- 6oz $25.49/CS

Breakfast Cheese

Rosemary US-1418 US-1419

3oz 6oz $25.49/CS

$40.99/CS (12x6oz) Creamy Belle Chevre goat cheese newly combined with your favorite flavors!

Spread on bagels, bran muffins or toast for a healthy start to your day, or a cracker for the perfect savory afternoon snack.

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POINT REYES FARMSTEAD CHEESE CO.

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BAY BLUE

Inspired by the sheer natural beauty of the California coastal climate, Bay Blue is a rustic-style, natural rind blue reminiscent of Stilton. It is known for its mellow flavor and sweet, salted caramel finish.

ORIGINAL BLUE

$10.89/LB

The cheese that started it all. California’s classic style blue cheese, Original is rindless, all-natural and gluten free.

1x6lb Ultra creamy with mediumstrong blue mold flavor.

1x6lb

TOMA

Semi-hard cheese, creamy in texture with a waxed rind. It has a buttery flavor and a grassy tang finish.

$8.69/LB

$8.79/LB 1x9lb

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Charcuterie

Saucisson Sec 12x8oz - $54.99/CS US-721 Air Dried US-774 Herbs de Provence US-773 Aux Cepes US-775 Chorizo Retail Slices 12x4oz - $27.99/CS US-799 Saucisson Sec US-798 Saucisson Sec aux Herbes de Provence US-776 Chorizo US-804 Saucisson Sec aux Cepes $32.49/CS US-817 Jambon Sec (12x3oz)

Cornichons 12x12.4oz - $23.49/CS FR-734 Piquants FR-735 Original Mini Toasts 24x2.75oz - $24.99/CS US-731 Plain US-736 Wheat

Dry Goods

Sweet Spicy Peppers $24.99/CS

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Petits Poivrons (12x4.3oz)

Mustards 6x7oz - $11.99/CS FR-981 Dijon Mustard FR-980 Mustard, Whole Grain May 2017 • 7

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From the Black Dirt Region

Settled in Goshen, the Heart of Onion Country For a long time, Alan Glustoff dreamed of making cheese. As a college student, he paid his way by organizing a travel agency for his peers. Traveling around Europe back in the day, visiting the country’s we would consider the old world cheese masters, Alan’s passion for cheese ignited.

“Like many of the people you meet,” Alan described to us in the spotless workroom of their Goshen, New York cheese making site, “I always had a fascination with cheese.”

After spending a long career as a food chemist in dairy development, Alan and his wife Barbara decided to take the plunge. They searched for a long time to find the right space and eventually came upon the old farm in the heart of New York State’s Black Dirt region. Black Dirt runs for miles and it’s prehistoric. People search for Indain relics and dinosaur bones in the area; the soil is so rich it's black, with an almost volcanic look.

The Glustoff's live just 50 feet from the old barn and cheese make site, with black dirt stretching out to the hoirzon behind them. They are honored to continue the dairy farming tradition at their farmhouse,which is over 110 years old. All of the updates and rennovations to the classic farmhouse was done themselves. "It was really hard," Barbara explained of designing their custom designed underground aging room.

"There's no blue print for making an aging room." Contractors kept coming back to them with designs that were totally off the mark, but they persisted. Their hard work paid off with two beautiful aging rooms.

When we visited 5 Spoke Creamery, we were really visiting their home, and the Glustoff's welcomed us with open arms (and a delicious homemade lunch). Their open nature and hospitality rings through to their cheese, as well. Going a step further than FDA regulations require, they test every single batch of cheese to make sure it meets their exacting high quality. In addition, they have also installed their own solar panels and now run their cheese making on 100 percent solar energy.

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Handmade in Small Batches Every batch of cheese gets close attention at 5 Spoke Creamery.

Everything is made in small batches by Alan himself. They just recently added one cheese maker to the team, allowing them to increase production, but they still keep things artisanal. One vat of milk produces 15 blocks of their cheddar-style cheeses.

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Using Only Raw Milk Like many artisanal producers, Alan and Barbara believe that great cheese starts with great milk. For them, that means raw.

The milk they use comes from their neighbors and a partnership with Stone Barns in Westchester, New York, which is actually on the former Rockefeller Estate.

The cows are pastured and free to roam, choosing from a variety of grasses, herbs, flowers and weeds from which to eat.

Whenever milk comes in they put it through rigorous testing to ensure it is free from any type of antibiotics or hormones.

After the initial testing, they immediately begin to make cheese for the day. There is no prolonged storage for this milk; it really is as fresh as can be! The best thing about using raw milk is the depth of flavor that emerges in the final product. Terroir is a connection to place which comes through loud and clear in unpasteurized cheese. You get notes of the land, grassy, earthy flavors and aromas, which are sterilized out in big-batch pasturized cheese production.

The philosophy of sticking with raw milk stems from the old-world style of cheese production which initially sparked Alan's passion for cheese. European producers believe that if you keep a careful eye on the cows, that there is no need to pasteurize the milk. Their track record may speak for itself, with centuries of cheese making.

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Herbal Jack A creamy and crumbly answer to English Cotswold.

Made with a local mix of garlic and chives, Herbal Jack's delicately tangy, bright spring flavors set it apart from other cheddars. It's a great addition to burgers for spring grilling season!

US-447 Block • 1x5lb • $6.49/LB US-454 Pre-Cut • 11-12x7oz • $7.29/LB

Welsh Cheddar

Welsh Cheddar is their youngest cheese, aged for approximately 3 months. They wash the curds on this one, creating a more buttery and sweeter final product than your traditional cheddars.

US-449 Block • 1x5lb • $6.49/LB US-457 Pre-Cut • 11-12x7oz • $7.29/LB

Redmond Cheddar It is aged for six months, so the saltiness comes through much more than in the Welsh cheddar.

US-448 Block • 1x5lb • $6.49/LB US-455 Pre-Cut • 11-12x7oz • $7.29/LB

Porter (their take on Tomme de Savoie) A lightly pressed, semi-hard wheel with pleasant buttery notes and aged 3-5 months.

US-458 • 1x5lb • $9.49/LB

One of their two, on-site aging rooms. This one holds all of their block cheddars: Welsh and Redmond Cheddar and Herbal Jack.

Their second, underground aging room which holds the Porter (right) and Harvest Moon (below).

Tumbleweed (Cave Aged, 12 Months) A cross between a Cantal and an aged Cheddar, this semi-hard cheese is a deep golden color and extremely well-balanced with a touch of sweetness.

US-456 • 1x5lb • $9.89/LB

Harvest Moon (Mimolette Style) They sourced molds from France and had to build a press themselves to accomodate them. The result- a rich, round moonscape-like outer rind and an inside bright orange hue of autumnal leaves. Harvest Moon has a hint of sweetness and butterscotch notes that become more pronounced as it ages.

US-453 • 1x8.5lb • $9.69/LB

Domestic Artisanal Steals.

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Loaves (2x5lb) $9.69/LB US-1061 Flagship

Beecher’s signature cheese, Flagship is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese with a uniquely robust, nutty flavor. It is carefully aged for 15 months to fully develop its complex flavor.

US-1063 Dutch Hollow Dulcet Made only in Beecher’s New York location, Dutch Hollow Dulcet is made with Jersey cow milk straight from Dutch Hollow Farms just oustide of Albany, NY. Its flavor is lightly tangy and elegant, rich with butterfat.

$11.49/LB US-1064 Smoked Flagship 15 months of aging nurtures the flavor and texture of Flagship to perfection. The cheese is then naturally smoked over a distinctive blend of apple and cherry wood, resulting in Flagship’s signature robust and nutty flavor infused with the heady, fruity essence of natural hardwood smoke.

Beehive Cheese Company Pre Cuts $28.99/CS (10x4oz) US-1150 Big John’s Cajun This spicy, hand-rubbed cheese packs a heated punch as you near the rind. Their Cajun rub was developed by a local chef and uses cayenee pepper instead of paprika for more spiciness.

US-1151 Barely Buzzed Unique espresso and lavendar hand-rubbed cheese with subtle notes of butterscotch and caramel.

Natural Nectar Cracklebred (12x3.5oz) $27.99/CS US-915 Original US-917 Multigrain US-916 Tomato/Oregano US-918 Lentil & Chickpeas

Lioni Latticini US-398 Fresh Mozzarella Hand Wrapped

(12x1lb) $3.99/LB Delicate, moist and smooth, this mozzarella is hand wrapped in the original size the old fashioned way. Made with whole milk cow mozzarella.

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Burrata con Panna (6x8oz) $21.99/CS A fresh mozzarella filled with a light and creamy authentic panna di latte and pasta filata.

Meadow Creek Dairy $10.49/LB (2x9lb)

US-310 Appalachian A lightly cooked, pressed-curd cheese, aged for at least 90 days in their cellars.

Appalachian is a lush, vibrant cheese with a velvety texture.

Milton Creamery Prairie Breeze (1x40lb) US-794 Block Loaves (2x5lb) US-795

$7.39/LB $7.99/LB

Rogue Creamery US-378 Oregonzola (1x5lb)

$14.99/LB

Milton Creamery’s twist on a well-aged white cheddar style cheese.

It is aged for a minimum of 9 months, made with vegetarian rennet and has no added color. Sweeter than your typical cheddar; crumbly yet creamy, with a little crunch from calcium crystals developed with age.

The smooth and yielding texture of the paste and clearly defined blue veins are reminiscient of the great Gorgonzola but the bouquet of fruit, sweet cream and

tangy flavors set it apart as an American original.

Natural Nectar Cracklebred is a unique gourmet cracker that is perfect to top with any cheeses, spreads or fine salads. A delicate treat that is fat free, low calorie and irresistibly delicious. Cracklebred’s texture is light and crispy.

Central Coast Creamery $11.79/LB (1x10lb) US-1246 Goat Gouda This is made from 100% whole goat milk and goat cream and aged on pine wood in their ripening room for at least 5 months. This semi-soft cheese is ivory colored with a smooth mouth feel and the slightly grainy texture of an aged cheese. Goat Gouda has a caramel scent and a slightly nutty and sweet flavor.

Cooperstown Cheese Company $10.99/LB (1x7lb) US-1292 Bobby’s Got the Blues This blue-veined cheese is mild, but still full of flavor. Slightly crumbly, Bobby’s Got the Blues is a great blue cheese for all palates. It has bright blue veining and a golden yellow paste.

$15.79/LB US-379 Echo Mountain Blue (1x5lb) The flavor is clear, crisp, brilliant and complex in its subtle hint of goat’s milk. Echo Mountain is made with a combination of cow and goat milk. Brightly hued veins traverse the body, infusing it with a bold, earthy flavor.

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Organic Jack Wedges (8x6oz) $27.49/CS Made with the highest-quality fresh, organic cow’s milk produced from Northern California dairies, the ultra-creamy Organic Jack cheese will leave you swooning. The mild flavor and naturally smooth texture allow them to make it in multiple varieties.

US-393 Traditional US-394 Garlic & Herb US-396 Smoked US-395 Jalapeno US-397 Baby Bella Mushroom

Fiscalini Farms US-208 Bandage Cheddar

$12.49/LB (1x7lb) The extra mature Bandage Wrapped Cheddar is Fiscalini’s most popular and highly awarded cheese. Aged 14 months, this cheese if firm and crumbly. It has a nutty, slightly smoky, earthy flavor and more round finish than most aged cheddars.

(1x10lb) $8.69/LB US-1182 Habanero Cheddar Their Habanero really turns up the heat, adding the perfect amount of spice to Fiscalini’s traditional cheddar. They use all natural habanero peppers and powder when making this cheese. It has a spicy and flavorful kick in each bite.

Grafton Village Cheese

Aged Three Years

(1x10lb)

$7.99/LB

$27.49/CS

Vermont Creamery’s Fresh Goat Chevre has earned an honored place among chefs and consumers alike. The cheese is made with fresh goats’ milk from family farms that is naturally coagulated overnight, drained and then shaped into logs. This cheese is distinguished by a simple, mild, fresh goats’ milk flavor and is highly versatile as an ingredient.

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The handcrafted cheese tradition in Grafton Village dates back to 1892, when local dairy farmers delivered their raw milk to the village creamery to have it turned in to cheese. Today, their cheddars are aged from one through four years in the aging process. With each year, a new flavor profile emerges. $5.69/LB US-330 Aged One Year (1x10lb) Medium in intensity with satisfying, sweet, buttery flavors. $6.19/LB US-331 Aged Two Years (1x10lb) Bold in flavor with tangy, lactic notes and hints of dry hay and brown butter. It is a versatile cheese perfect for melting or a cheeseboard.

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Vermont Creamery Goat Logs (12x4oz) Herbs

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Plain

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company $46.99/CS US-771 Governor’s Cheddar (12x7oz) $8.99/LB US-1108 Sriracha Windsordale (6x7oz) This version of traditional Wenslydale has Sriracha added for a spicy kick.

$28.49/CS US-770 Lille Coulommiers (6x7oz) Handmade in small batches and lovingly turned regularly, the delicate rind develops evenly with a white downy bloom. This sumptuous soft-ripened cheese has a supple paste with a rich creamy body, and a subtle mushrooms nuance.

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“Farming the way it used to be.”

Kindred Creamery believes in doing the right thing for farmers, families and animals. Their products are delicious and packed with flavor, but for the Meister Cheese Company, which makes Kindred cheeses, it goes way beyond taste. They actually developed the Cows

First Program, which is employed by

the over 208 farms which supply the

over 156 million pounds of milk

used to make all of their cheeses.

“No hormones and absolutely no animal feed by-product.”

Clean milk comes from cows who are allowed to graze, who have a clean, spacious environment to call home, who aren't treated with hormones and are fed good food. To Kindred, it’s pretty simple: treating animals right is just the right thing to do. Cows treated well produce the highest quality milk.

“Kindred cow’s have unfettered access to the outdoors, what we call a driftless area.”

The above map shows the driftless area where Kindred Creamery cows are allowed to roam free. According to their Cow's First program, they believe that cow's should be able to enjoy nature as much as possible. Cow's should be free to graze in pastures and given room to roam in an outdoor setting. When indoors, cows should be kept comfortable and healthy with appropriate bedding in clean stalls that are well ventilated.

Sharp Cheddar

Hickory Smoked Cheddar

Tangy and full bodied, Sharp Cheddar may be yellow or golden but always offers a smooth, firm texture.

US-1472 • 12x7oz • $25.99/CS

Ranges in color from yellow to golden. Natural smoke imparts a nutty, smoky taste to this fullflavored, firm-bodied cheese.

US-1470 • 12x7oz • $29.99/CS

Natural Smoked Gouda

Natural Smoked Gouda is a smooth, firm-bodied cheese with a nutty, smoky flavor.

US-1465 • 12x7oz • $30.99/CS

Ghost Pepper Colby Jack

Seasoned with both ghost and habanero peppers, Ghost Pepper Colby Jack is an all-natural, firm-bodied cheese that’s hot and spicy to the palate. This one has a real kick, so a little goes a long way.

US-1466 • 12x7oz • $26.99/CS

Spicy Sriracha Jack Spicy Sriracha Jack is seasoned with sriracha sauce, habaneros and crushed cayenne peppers.

It’s smooth and firm-bodied.

US-1467 • 12x7oz • $26.99/CS

Sweet Fire Mango Jack

Forage Mushroom & Scallion Jack

This features a savory blend of dark mushrooms, scallions and a hint of garlic. This semi-soft cheese is smooth and buttery.

US-1468 • 12x7oz • $26.99/CS

A slightly sweet and fruity cheese, spiced

with ghost peppers.

US-1469 • 12x7oz • $26.99/CS

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Imported Classics.

Italy

Raclette FR-530 Livradois

$4.99/LB (1x8lb) Raclette is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese that is most commonly used for melting. Farmers used to bring pieces of this cheese with them out in the fields. At night, sitting around the campfire, they would place the cheese next to the fire until it reached the perfect softness. Then they would scrape it on top of bread.

Gorgonzola IT-024 Piccante DOP

$5.99/LB (4x3lb) This is a soft, sharp, aged blue cheese made with full fat pasteurized cow’s milk. Flavors in this cheese are strong, intense and sharp with a pungent, spicy bite coming early on. It is aged for a minimum of 80 days.

$4.79/LB IT-025 Dolce DOP Creamy (4x3lb) Meaning “sweet” in Italian, Dolce is a soft, blue, buttery cheese made with whole, unpasteurized cow’s milk. Flavors are not very assertive but sweet, mild with notes of sour cream. It is aged for a minimum of 50 days.

Ricotta Salata IT-058 Wheels (2x7.7lb)

$2.79/LB

This sheep’s milk ricotta is produced with whey from pasteurized milk and salt. It is pressed, salted and aged for at least 90 days. It has a milky white color, a firm texture and a salty taste.

Ideal for grating, in prepared food or serving as is. The product is vaccum sealed for freshness.

Mozzarella di Bufala

Produced using the Italian water buffalo milk, which is higher in calcium, protein and lower in cholesterol than regular milk. Mozzarella di Bufala is a fresh cheese that is semi-elastic and soft. It is coated with a thin, edible rind and brined for up to a week. This is a delicate and genuine product with outstanding taste and freshness.

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Cups Bags

(6x5.29oz) (6x8.81oz)

$17.39/CS $28.99/CS

Pecorino Romano IT-414 Wheels

$3.59/LB (1x45lb) Made with 100 percent sheep’s milk, this cheese has a sharper, smokier flavor than Parmesan. It is a hard, salty cheese often used for grating.

France Brie $4.99/LB FR-012 Belletoile 70 Percent (1x6lb) Brie is a soft-ripened cow’s milk cheese named after Brie, the French region where it originated. It is pale in color with a slight grayish tinge under a rind of white mold. The Belletoile is a soft-ripened brie style cheese with 70 percent fat. It is extremely creamy compared to other versions.

Valbreso Feta has a unique creaminess with no bitterness or after taste and a rich tangy yet delicate flavor. It has a very subtle saltiness. It is made with a very unique breed of sheep- the Lacaune, which is renowned for its rich and creamy milk.

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Loaves Tubs

(1x4lb) $6.49/LB Made from raw, skimmed cows milk, and lower in fat content.

Tomme Savoie is semi-soft, with flavors of grass and nuts. It is aged for 2-4 months and develops a thick grey rind dotted with patches of yellow and red. The texture is pliable but firm and it has numerous, irregular eyes dotting its paste. The flavors of grass, nuts and rusticity come out, but this varies throughout the year depending on whether the milk is coming from cows eating winter hay or fresh summer grass. Expect some tangy, slight citrus and mushroom notes underlined by odors of cave. Tomme de Savoie pairs well with a Cotes du Rhone.

Reblochon FR-666 Wheels

$7.49/LB (6x1lb) This is a soft washed-rind cheese made in the Apline region of Savoy from raw cow’s milk. It has its own AOC designation.

Comte FR-1001 Le Montarlier Portions

(6x8.8oz) $25.99/CS Originally from the Jura Mountains in the western portion of the French Alps, this cheese dates back to the 12th century. They mature their Comte in cellars for 6 months, which helps give it a distinct nutty flavor and a hint of hazelnut. It’s hard pressed with a semisweet finish and proudly carries an authentic PDO (Europe’s Protected Designation of Origin) status.

Camembert PreItemOrder FR-9000 Bons Mayennais (12x8.8oz) $45.99/CS Camembert is a soft, creamy surface ripened cheese made with cow’s milk. it was first made in the late 18th century at Camembert in the Normandy region of Northern France. It is an AOC cheese that can only be made with unpasteurized milk.

Lingot PreItemOrder FR-9002 Bons Mayennais

Valbreso Feta

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Tomme FR-632 Savoie Traditionelle

(2x4.5lb) (1x35lb)

(4x6.35oz) $13.99/CS This is a cheese made with raw goat’s milk. It has a light velvety texture and a caramelly rind. It has a fresh, tangy, slightly salty flavor with an aroma of goat’s milk. As the Lingot matures, its full-bodied flavor becomes more distinctive and its texture acquires an irresistible unctuousness.

$5.09/LB $4.99/LB

Butter BE-280 Balade Light

(12x8.8oz) $37.99/CS Balade Light butter is made in Belgium by Corman, the worldwide leader in milk fat research. Balade is the only butter that is 100 percent dairy, giving it the same rich flavor as other butters with half the fat and 6 times less cholesterol. It is easy to spread and still tastes rich and creamy like regular butter. Balade has 41 percent butter fat content.

Madrigal FR-439 Wheels

$4.99/LB (1x26lb) Swiss type cheese with large holes and a slightly sweet taste. Produced using original recipes from the milk of the highest quality.

Bucheron FR-199 Sevre et Belle

(2x3.86lb) $42.99/CS Bucheron is a goat’s milk log with a soft, bloomy rind. With a bright white paste that is chalky in the center, becoming more translucent towards the rind as it matures. This becomes gooier and tangier as it ages.

French Emmental FR-272 Blocks

$3.49/LB (2x6.6lb) Based off of the original Swiss Ementaller, it has many eyes and a savory but mild taste. Perfect for melting on sandwiches or in recipes.

Biscuiterie de l’Abbaye The origins of the Sable date back to 18th century Normandy, when it was defined as a “much sought after type of confectionary which crumbles like a biscuit when eaten.” Georges Lautour, a baker in Lonlay l’Abbaye, was forced away during the Second World War. Upon his return, he decided that he would begin making his own Sable to bring back the recipe that was put on hold. His wife added to the recipe and that was how Abbay Sable was born.

Word of this delicious Normandy delicacy spread quickly throughout the region and it was hard for Georges to keep up with the demand. He decided to join forces with his son and son-in-law, creating what is now Biscuiterie de l’Abbaye. In 1964, they received a blue ribbon (recognition of the quality and originality of their product) for the Abbey Sable. This quality, has been the driving force behind the development of Abbey’s original recipe, the Sable, along with all of their other cookies and biscuits.

Today, Biscuiterie de l’Abbaye is run by the children of Georges Lautour; it is still a 100 percent family owned business. The biscuits are still made by bakers and confectioners, despite the growth of the company, which has brought many new developments to the factory.

Trouvillais Cookies

(10x4.4oz) $15.99/CS The Trouvillais biscuit combines creme fraiche and fruit in an all butter shortbread pastry. It is made with local produce and Isigny AOC butter.

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Apple Mixed Berry

SPAIN Iberico Cerrato SP-494 Wheels

$4.59/LB (2x6.6lb) Iberico Cerrato has a marked softness that gives it a slightly sticky and pleasantly oily sensation. The flavor and texture are perfectly balanced.

The cheese has a medium intense aftertaste of goat’s milk. It is made with pasteurized cow, goat and sheep’s milk.

Austria Krauterschatz AUS-800 Wheels

$9.29/LB (2x6.6lb) Crafted from raw, grass- and grass hay fed cows milk. A super smooth, semi-hard cheese that is coated and rubbed with 8 alpine herbs. This beautiful, herbacious rind is edible. For 3 months this treasure is coddled and cared for by the master cheese maker.

Waldviertler Farmhouse Klassich AUS-802 Wheels (2x2.2lb)

$9.99/LB

Traditional Austrian sheep’s milk cheese. This is the classic, traditional version.

Creamy, silky texture and a slighty spicy, tangy finish. It ends kind of fresh on your palate- not at all salty. Completely different than any other sheep’s milk cheese on the market.

Chocoladises FR-801 Dark Chocolate

(12x4.8oz) $19.99/CS The Chocoladises are made especially for all those addicted to chocolate. These biscuits are generously coated in real dark chocolate, made to satisfy the most demanding of tastes.

South Africa Les Sables FR-807 Butter Cookies

(12x4.4oz) These are the same cookies that Georges Lautour began making after the end of World War II. Theie pastry chefs work hard to produce simple recipes. $14.99/CS

La Bonde d’Antan FR-1100 Mothaise

$37.99/CS (6x7oz) La Bonde d’Antan comes from the Loire Valley of France. It has a bloomy geotrichum rind, which develops as a crinkled, slightly brainy looking exterior.

The color ranges from pure white to a pale yellow in places and then a pinkish-red hue. It has a layer of oozing creaminess at the rind, which then transforms in to a chelfy, fudgy paste. Made with goat’s milk, La Bonde d’Antan has a sublte goaty taste with herbal, lactic notes.

Abondance AOP FR-024 Wheel

(1x20lb) $7.99/LB Abondance is a medium sized mountain cheese from the Haute Savoie region of France. Made exclusively with unpasteurized milk from the Adbondance cows. It has a strong smell and even stronger flavor. Like other alpine-style cheeses, it is supple with a slightly grainy texture. With a fruity, buttery flavor, this cheese is going to be stronger in flavor but still good for melting.

Peppadew Peppers

For snacks that satisfy, dinners that delight and desserts with a difference. Pep up your favorites with the sweet heat of Peppadew whole piquante peppers. Halaal and Kosher certified, all natural, non-GMO and gluten free. These are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. They have no artifical colors or preservatives.

Jars (12x14oz) $35.99/CS OL-941 Mild OL-942 Hot

Czech Republic Butter CZ-101 Jana Valley, Sweet Bars

(20x8.8oz) $43.99/CS Jana Valley Butter is a delicious sweet cream butter produced in the South Bohemian region, which is known for its unspoiled beauty. The land is dotted by small farms where herds graze on luch pastures. The well-cared for cows produce pure, all-natural milk, giving it a unique flavor with low moisture and high butterfat.

United Kingdom Wenslydale UK-218 With Honey & Figs

Triple Cream FR-311 Germain

(6x6.35oz) $37.99/CS Triple Cream is the latest creation of the Fromagerie Germain. A ripened, soft cow’s milk cheese with 75 percent fat. It has an extremely smooth texture and is sweet for a ripened cheese.

(2x2.25lb) $5.29/LB Wenslydale is a cheese that has been made since the 1100s in England. Today it is mainly produced from pasteurized cow’s milk and is the perfect backdrop for additional flavors and fruits. Ford Farm’s Wenslydale has a sweet flavor with honeyed undertones that really come out when paired with honey and sweet figs.

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Get a Taste of the The Mediterranean region has a rich and diverse amalgam of cultures. The traditional diet from this region is rich in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and flavors. Common factors between the foods from these regions are quality and authenticity. Many products that you see in this Mediterranean guide have been made with recipes perfected over generations. The quality speaks for itself.

Sour Cherry Spread

Divina Sour Cherry Spread has a bold, fruit-forward flavor that captures the essence of a ripe summer cherry. Both tart and sweet, this versatile spread is a wonderful menu addition when used to sweeten a savory sandwich, as a cheese condiment, baked in to pastries or spread into a yogurt parfait.

For a special treat, try it in a glaze or marinade for ham, turkey or Brussel sprouts.

GR-638 • 12x9oz • $25.99/CS

Rich and chocolatey with notes of caramel and honey. Pair with blue cheese or use as a dessert or pastry jam.

Orange Fig Spread

Crafted from Aegean figs, Divina Orange Fig Spread is rich and complex with notes of fresh citurs, honey and caramel. You can actually taste the fresh orange peel.

US-1402 • 12x9oz • $25.99/CS

e Mediterranean Divina Fig Spread

Deeply fruity and complex with notes of caramel and honey, crafted from Aegean figs, this spread is perfectly paired with any cheese.

US-1400 Original • 12x9oz • $25.99/CS GR-630 Cocoa • 12x9oz • $31.99/CS GR-640 Kalamata with Almonds • 12x9oz • $39.99/CS

Greece

Divina Fig Spreads are made with some of Greece’s most iconic items- olives and figs. They source olive varietals such as Greek Kalamata from Peloponnese and Mt. Athos Green from Halkidiki, Greece. They are harvested and cured according to centuries-old methods. They believe in an authentic taste, traceability and superb quality.

Green Olive Spread

A bright and herbal spread that pairs wonderfully with goat cheese or brie and charcuterie. Not assertively salty like other olive spreads on the market.

GR-636 • 12x7oz • $25.49/CS

A sweet, smoky and nutty blend of Greek Kalamata olives, Aegean figs, almonds and balsamic vinegar. A versatile cheese pairing and jam for baked goods.

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Asturi Puff Pastry

The Asturi Puff Pastries are absolutely delicious. They're flaky, crispy and light on the palate, making it very easy to devour an entire tray in one sitting! They are lightly dusted with sugar on the outside, which is caramelized when baked. These light sweets are traditional Italian snacks and wonderful for pinics and parties.

IT-513 Palmine | IT-514 Sfogliatine | IT-515 Ventaglini • 12x7.76oz • $35.99/CS

Italy

Pastries just like nonna made!

Italy is known for the cannoli, but their puff pastry cannot be beat.

The mountainous climate also has the ideal conditions for curing meats with less salt.

Bellentani Salami Chubs

Bellentani is an enduring, existing, super premium brand of salami chubs from Italy in 1821. Their salami is traditionally cured, not heat treated with elevated humidity to accelerate the process and rush the product to market.

These chubs are aged for a longer period of time to cut down on the salt. Each one has a delicious, flavorful and authentic Italian coating.

US-480 Tuscan Herb | US-481 Rosemary | US-482 Italian Dry | US-483 Red Pepper Coated | US-484 Black Pepper Coated • 12x7oz • $45.99/CS

Ines Rosales Tortas

In 1910, a woman named Ines Rosales began making Olive Oil Tortas by hand and selling them at the train station in Seville, Spain.

Soon, she could not keep up with the demand. She used local ingredients, including extra virgin olive oil and unbleached wheat flour. In a short period of time, this Andalusian specialty became known and enjoyed throughout Spain. Today, the tradition continues with the same recipe Ines created over 100 years ago.

Women from the local village are still employed to hand-shape the tortas that are made in small batches.

SP-870 Original Olive Oil | SP-871 Rosemary & Thyme | SP-872 Sea Salt & Sesame | SP-873 Orange | SP-874 Cinnamon • 10x6.34oz • $24.99/CS

Spain

Traditional fruits of this region are the quince and figs. Rich in natural sweetness, they will be sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Solera Chorizo

Chorizo is a type of pork sausage that can be eaten as is or cooked for additional added flavor in recipes. It gets its distinctive red color from dried, smoked red

peppers which are moderately spicy. Made from all natural and antibiotic free,

premium meats that are hand trimmed and leaner than competing meats.

US-502 Thin Sliced • 12x3oz • $34.49/CS US-557 Mild | US-558 Hot • 12x7oz • $56.49/CS

Membrillo Quince Paste

The Quince fruit is extremely popular in Spain. It has a strong floral aroma and sweet flavor that make a great paste. It can be easily sliced and cubed, added to salads or cheese plates and spread on to toast or crackers.

SP-961 Bulk • 2x3.09lb • $3.65/CS SP-962 Retail • 12x6oz • $29.44/CS

La Gruta del Sol Fig Cakes

Dried Fruit Cakes are traditional Spanish products handcrafted to the original recipes. With several different varieties in a range of sizes, they offer everything you could ask for. Their passion to the Mediterranean, integration of tradition and know-how, excellent quality of raw materials and control of every step of the production process are the main pillars. Their goal is to offer only the best of the Mediterranean!

SP-965 Plain • 6x8.8oz • $15.99/CS SP-966 Chopped Almond • 6x8.8oz • $16.69/CS SP-967 Mixed Fruit • 6x8.8oz • $18.29/CS SP-968 Chocolate and Orange • 6x8.8oz • $19.99/CS Bulk- SP-974 Plain | SP-975 Almond | SP-976 Date & Walnut • 1x11.02lb • $3.99/LB

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New Offerings from Sardinia All of these cheeses are cave aged. They have an exceptional, rustic, milky aroma with natural rinds. These are special cheeses, with varying flavors and degrees of texture between semi-soft and hard, that deserve a coveted spot in your case.

Sardinia is the small island off the coast of Italy.

Selvaggio

A dry, goat’s milk ricotta. Appreciate this for its lightness and versatility. It is so fresh tasting it almost tingles on the tongue when eating. With citrusy notes, it is bright with flavor.

IT-586 • 1x6lb • $8.59/LB

La Goccia

A classic, aged Pecorino, matured for 7 months. It is extremely milky, aged and semi-hard.

IT-582 • 1x6lb • $7.19/LB

Arrocca

This is the most superior Pecorino, aged for 3 years and selected only by the Aresu Family. During this time, the Pecorino Arrocca improves, bringing the taste to the limit of perfection.

IT-587 • 1x6lb • $12.99/LB

Lentischio

This is a cheese produced with whole goats milk, aged for 4 to 6 months, made exclusively from the Sardinian farms of Gerrei. Their farms are characterized by natural pastures rich with herbs that give the cheese a delicate flavor. It has a compact paste with a white color.

IT-525 • 1x6lb • $8.39/LB

Su Entu A sheep’s milk table cheese with a compact, white or straw yellow paste and occasional holes. Su Entu has a fruity aroma and a very grassy flavor.

IT-527 • 1x12lb • $7.69/LB

Nobile

This Pecorino is made in the traditional process with local lamb rennet. It is aged for 7 months.

Mild with a nice grassy, sweet taste.

IT-584 • 1x5lb • $7.29/LB

Aresti

Semi aged goat cheese, matured for 3 months. It has a natural rind with a balanced flavor and it is rich in aromatic notes. The normal tang with goat’s milk cheeses is so mild it allows the artful aging to shine.

IT-580 • 1x6lb • $8.29/LB

Franco Boni

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO Franco Boni only uses Parmigiano Reggiano di Montagna DOP from the hills of Parma and Reggio Emilia. They let it age for 22-24 months. To make the cubes, the wheels are cut into disks, the rinds removed and then divided in to 1-oz cubes.

Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

IT-360 Flakes (3x1.65lb)

But why in a can? $73.99/CS

(2x2.2lb) $7.99/LB FR-043 Delice d’Argental This is a soft-ripened, triple cream cheese from the Burgundy area.

Creme fraiche made in the same region is added to the milk during the manufacturing process. The texture is very unctuous and creamy and its flavor is milky and delicate.

It comes out of the cellar 14 days after ripening and is super creamy but not flowing. Delice d’Argental keeps its shape when it’s cut and comes in a wood box. During its maturation, this cheese develops different kinds of white mold naturally, which is completely edible. The formation of this layer of mold is quite noral and contributes to the ripening of the cheese.

The can keeps Parmigiano Reggiano fresh in a protected atmosphere (100 percent nitrogen) until it reaches your table. It maintains the original flavor and aroma this way.

FR-374 Fougerus Rouzaire This is a mold-ripened cow’s milk cheese from the Brie family produced from milk sourced from 20 farms situated in the Seineet-Marne region south of Paris. This soft cheese is handmade and allowed to dry for a few days before it’s transferred to maturing rooms where it’s left for a period of 4 weeks to ripen fully. It has a sweet, salty flavor that has a woody and earthy fern aroma.

(4x1.5lb) $48.99/CS

FR-058 Brebirousse d’Argental (1x2.2lb) $22.99/CS While this cheese might look like a stinky washed rind, it’s actually just sprinkled with annatto to give it a bright color. It is a soft-ripened, bloomy rind sheep’s milk cheese similar to Brie. It is more pungent in aroma and has an eartheir flavor than Brie because of the sheep’s milk used to make it. When left at room temperature, the paste becomes runny and cremay that is very buttery and sweet with a bit of brine.

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Goat Logs

A mild tasting and richly textured, authentic French style fresh goat chevre. These are made with vegetarian rennet and can be purchased in a variety of sizes and flavors.

12x4oz - $22.99/CS FR-440 FR-455 FR-460

Plain Pepper Garlic & Herb

FR-459 FR-465

Garlic & Herb Plain

6x11oz - $28.99/CS

Merci Chef Soignon $11.99/CS FR-644 Spreadable Goat (6x5.29oz) Merci Chef is a pleasantly mild, spreadable goat cheese, which is ideal for sandwiches, crudite and a great cream cheese alternative.

Soignon was founded in 1895, in the Poitou-Charentes region of France. With more than 100 years of traditional French cheese making experience, Soignon is now globally recognized. Their goat cheeses and spreads have consistent quality.

CANADIAN

GOAT CHEESE

MADE WITH LOVE

Started in 1983 in Orangeville, Ontario, Woolwich Dairy has over 30 years of dedicated experience working exclusively with goat milk. They have evolved from a mom-and-pop shop in to a brand that proudly services Canada and the United States. With growth, Woolwich has never lost sight on the things that make them special: their love for Canadian goat farmers, their animals and the fresh goat milk they produce.

CN-103 Woolwich Goat Brie (9x6.5oz) $39.99/CS It’s called Triple Creme for a reason! Woolwich Triple Creme Goat Brie cheese, made with fresh Canadian goat milk and cream, is the ultimate creamy, buttery indulgence. Try it with your favorite IPA!

What’s in Your Grill?

Our guide will get you off to the right start as grilling season comes in to full swing.

Make sure you’re ready for Memorial Day weekend!

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What’s in your grill?

Coastal Cheddar

Coastal Cheddar is aged for 18 months which bestows it with a rich and intense flavor but the culture used also adds a contrasting subtle, sweet top note. From time to time you will detect a characteristic crunch when you bite in to this cheddar- a consequence of the calcium lactate crystals which form naturally as the cheddar ages.

UK-022 Pre-Pack • 12x7.05oz • $28.99/CS UK-140 Prints • 1x11.02lb • $4.69/LB

Beecher’s Handmade Marco Polo

This favorite from Beecher's fleet of artisan cheeses celebrates the great thirteenth century adventurer Marco Polo- credited with bringing pepper and other discoveries to Europe.

Beecher's Marco Polo takes lightly milled and cracked green and black peppercorns and blends them with their creamy cheese. The resulting cheese is rich in savory umami and butter notes. This is absolutely delicious on a grilled burger, with the pepper bringing out the charcoal, grilled flavors in a burger.

US-1062 Blocks • 2x5lb • $8.29/LB US-1068 Pre-Cuts • 20-27x6-8oz • $8.29/LB

Grilling burgers? Put out a selection of cheeses to mix and match.

Beecher’s No Woman

Adding Jamaican Jerk spices creates a savory cheese that's earthy, nutty and spicy. With its complex, smoky flavor, No Woman is just as delicious melted in to your favorite dish as it is on a cheese plate. This stands up to many grilled meats and is great for mixing in to macaroni and cheese.

US-1060 Blocks • 2x5lb • $8.29/LB US-1066 Pre-Cuts • 20-27x6-8oz • $8.29/LB

Kozlik's Canadian Mustard

Kozlik's Canadian Mustard was established in 1948 and has remained family owned and operated to this day, producing hand-made mustard in small batches. Like their process, their recipe has not changed in over 60 years, nor has their commitment to sourcing the finest quality ingredients to make the besttasting mustard possible.

All of the Kozlik's flavors can be grouped in to Spicy, Sweet and Savory. There is a Kozlik's for every dish and flavor profile, just take your pick.

All Flavors • 12x8.5oz • $36.99/CS

SWEET

Be forewarned: Kozlik's sweet mustards possess many of the qualities as their spicy counterparts; however, these varieties balance their heat with a bit of sweet.

CN-800 Amazing Maple CN-806 Orange & Ginger CN-812 Sweet Russian CN-813 Honey & Garlic CN-822 Lime & Honey PO

SPICY

Sweet Vanilla Cardona

For the brave. Real mustard is meant to be spicy, and Kozlik's spicy mustards are as real as it gets.

CN-801 Dijon By Anton (Smooth) CN-804 Horseradish CN-805 Hot Russian (with Honey) CN-809 XXX Hot CN-817 Hot Garlic

A delicious and unique sweet vanilla goat milk cheese with hints of caramel, coconut and nutmeg. Has a unique mix of vanilla sugar on the rind and vanilla bean throughout. Try Sweet Vanilla Cardona melted on a grilled barbeque pork sandwich for a paired sweetness.

US-1212 • 1x10lb • $9.99/LB

SAVORY

Bessie's Blend

A wonderful combination of goat and cow milk. The wheels are crued for 4 months and then dipped in brown wax. The body is firm and the flavor has a nutty but pleasant taste. It has a very nice melt for sauces and is a wonderful eating cheese.

US-1213 • 1x10lb • $8.79/LB

Top Hat Cheddar Cheese

With a pleasant combination of goat and cow’s milk, Bessie’s Blend adds depth of flavor to macaroni and cheese.

Top Hat Cheddar is a deep yellow color with a sharp flavor. It is very creamy and covered in red wax. It is a great party cheese for cubing and can also be melted on to burgers.

UK-014 • 1x9lb • $5.29/LB

Add a gourmet touch with Truffle Cheddar.

PO PO PO PO PO

Each exhibits a layered flavor profile, sufficiently unique as to be the feature ingredient in any meal.

CN-802 Double C, Dijon Classique CN-803 Grainy Creole CN-807 Sweet & Smokey CN-808 Triple Crunch CN-810 Black Harp CN-811 Bordeaux CN-814 Balsamic Fig & Date CN-815 Clobbered Cranberry PO CN-816 Curried Mustard CN-818 German (Apple Cider) CN-819 Herbed Rosemary CN-821 Lemon with Basil CN-823 Niagara (Hard Apple Cider) CN-824 Old Smokey CN-825 Olive & Herb CN-826 Tarragon 4

Truffle Cheddar

The aroma of truffles infuses the cheddar to create a flavor that is so heady it will truly knock your socks off!

UK-810 • 2x2.8lb • $6.49/LB

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What’s in your grill?

Chicken Sausage with Truffles

Pre Order Item

These are a gourmet addition to your barbecue.

With a liberal amount of black truffles added, the aroma and flavor will come through after cooking.

US-747 • 10x12oz • $27.69/CS

Turkey Sausage with Wild Mushrooms and Cognac

Pre Order Item

An American Gluten Free sausage with a French twist! The woodiness of the mushrooms and the hint of Cognac make this turey sausage flavorful and succulent. Pairs well with a light bodied lager, pilsner or wheat beer.

US-740 • 10x12oz • $30.99/CS

Chicken Andouille Sausage

Pre Order Item

Add this to your jambalaya or gumbo! The spiciness of the Andouille spices are a great addition to the milder chicken sausages.

US-680 • 10x10oz • $30.99/CS

Merquez Sausage

Pre Order Item

Try an American take on the traditional Merquez sausage. Made with no artificial ingredients and minimally processed. The lamb sausage is pork free and gluten free.

US-682 • 10x10oz • $45.99/CS

Chicken Sausage with Spinach and Gruyere Cheese PreItemOrder

Try grilling some green apples slices for a sweet, tart and savory combination. These elements would be a great in spinach salad, with the grilled sausage cut in to slices and cubes of gruyere evenely dispersed throughout.

US-681 • 10x10oz • $30.99/CS

Grill some Les Trois Petits Cochon Sausages with peppers and onions for an easy meal that doesn’t skimp on quality or flavor.

St. Mang Bavarian Made Soft-Ripened Cheese with Herbs WG-028 Garden Herbs WG-029 Garlic and Chives WG-030 Mild Green Peppercorns

(2x3.1lb)

$6.79/LB

The St. Mang cheeses are all made using milk from Brown Swiss cows, a cultural heritage of the Allgau region of Bavaria. This breed’s alpine diet and protein-rich milk results in cheese with excellent flavor and texture.

$15.99/CS WG-055 Bavarian Limburger (6x6.35oz) This classic St. Mang red culture cheese specialty develops a mildy spicy to heartily spicy flavor, depending ont he stage of maturity. For milder flavor, try Limburger when it is younger, 4-8 weeks before the best by date. For bolder flavor, try Limburger as it approaches the date.

This cheese pairs exceptionally well with a strong pale ale or a Chimay Blue.

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fromager d’affinois Since 1981, Fromagerie Guilloteau has been using a unique technology to produce all of its cheeses.

Ultrafiltration is a manufacturing process that involves removing the excess water contained in milk. before it goes through the actual cheese making. By far, the major component in milk is water, about 80 to 87 percent of the total. All of the milk which Fromagerie Guilloteau receives for their production is pasteurized and then filtered. What is left after filtering are the best parts of milk for cheese making: the protein, milk fat and nutrients.

Somehow through this process, Guilloteau breaks down the fat molecules in the milk so that they are better distributed in the paste. The overall benefits of ultrafiltration include: •An even and creamy texture •A delicate and unique taste •A very fine rind •Consistent production quality year round •Exceptional nutritional profile with more calcium,

phosphorous and protein than found in other soft

cheeses Fromager d'Affinois may look like a pudgy Brie, but it's actually much creamier, which many tasters considering it to be a triple cream. It's actually not a triple cream, the silky texture and sweet flavor are just a result of the ultrafiltration process at work. The milk buttery flavor has a sweetness that goes very well with champagne and fresh fruit.

One of the most striking aspects of Fromager d'Affinois cheeses is its silky, creaminess.

Imagine that, but heightened! Now try the new offering: Excellence.

Fromager d'Affinois Excellence is the triple cream version of the origianl version. Get ready for an even creamier, more suptuous offering. It is the perfect addition to a cheese board and can be served as a dessert with some fresh fruit.

FR-950 Excellence • 1x4.4lb • $30.99/CS Fromager d'Affinois with Red Chili Pepper They usually make plain versions with black pepper or garden herbs, but now try a slightly spicy version with red chili pepper.

The cheese has a slightly reddish tinge in the paste with pepper

flakes sprinkled liberally throughout. The sweetness of the double cream

cheese balances very nicely with the spicy pepper.

Fromager d'Affinois Flavors

FR-951 Red Chili Pepper • 1x4.4lb • $28.49/CS FR-372 Garlic and Herb FR-368

Poivre (Black Pepper)

(2x4.4lb)

$58.99/CS

Discover the mildness and richness of Saint Geric combined with the characteristic flavor of blue cheese.

FR-890 St. Geric Blue Cheese 2x1.7lb $7.69/LB Pre Order Item

FR-889 St. Angel Triple Cream • 2x1.7lb • $6.99/LB At just five inches square, Sant Angel is a diminuitive triple cream cheese with a heavenly texture and a flavor that will not go unnoticed.

Saint Angel is made in the Cote du Rhome area of southeast France using the same process of the

other Fromagerie Guilloteau cheeses,

ultrafiltration, which ensures that only the

most highly-flavored components of the

cow's milk are used. Saint Angel has a

delicate, bloomy white rind with an

inoffensive hint of mushroom flavor that

becomes richer with age. Its interior

paste is rich and luscious with the

delicate taste of sweet cream. It pairs

well with sparkling wine and can be

served as a gourmet treat.

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The World of Salads Give your greens some love, dress them up with a delightful mix of oils, vinegars and cheese.

BE-130

Black Currant

This vinegar has a sweet, tart flavor.

Add some fresh blueberries to your salad for a pop.

BE-131

Sweet Raspberry

Belberry only uses Willamette raspberries, which have a deep red color.

BE-132

Cameroon Mango

Mix this sweet vinegar with EVOO and a couple squeezes of fresh lemon juice.

BE-133

Fresh Lime

With the sour tang of fresh lime and the soft acididty of a fine vinegrar, this can be used instead of a lime.

BE-134

Sweet Tomato

A hearty base for a steak salad, pair with some tangy blue cheese crumbles.

BE-135

Green Cucumber

Tart and bright, with the refreshing cucumber flavor you know and love.

Premium Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil

BE-136

Kalamansi Citrus

Kalamansi has hints of apricot, lemon and tangerine. Pairs well with grilled meats.

BE-137

Red Bell Pepper

Make a Greek-style salad with roasted red peppers and feta cheese.

Belberry Vinegars

These deliciously balanced vinegars will ravish all the healthy food lovers. Mix the vinegars with some extra virgin olive oil and you have a fresh and pulpfilled dressing perfect for salads.

All Flavors • 6x200ml • $24.99/CS

This is a harmonious oil, rounded and very pleasant, characterised by intense green aromas and sensations of a fresh new oil.

It has notes of green apples, artichokes and fresh herbs. In the mouth it offers green fruit of average intensity, with a pleasant spicy tang that lingers in the mouth, enhancing and adding complexity to a variety of dishes, but especially in a simple salad.

CH-801 • 12x500ml • $57.00/CS

Spring Green with Sartori Chai BellaVitano and Citrus Tea Vinaigrette Their vinaigrette uses actual Chai tea leaves for that authentic taste. Sweet strawberries and orange add great color.

For the full recipe, go to: http://www.sartoricheese.com/recipe

Fig Spread with Orange

Chai Bellavitano

East meets west in this exotic pairing with the spiciness of Chai and their creamy and sweet BellaVitano. Proof that delicious can bridge together any hemisphere.

US-901 • 1x20lb • $8.49/LB

This spread is crafted in Croatia using figs from the pristine Dalmatian Coast of Croata and other Mediterranean regions. It is cooked with great care to protect the integrity of the fruit and to create a rich, full-bodied, fruity flavor- an unsurpassed tasting experience.

Take a dollop of Fig Spread with Orange and mix with EVOO and some apple cider vinegar for a simple dressing.

CRO-120 • 12x8.5oz • $34.99/CS

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Asian Citrus Ginger Bellavitano Salad

Sesame ginger dressing adds the Asian tang to complement the Citrus BellaVitano.

For the full recipe, go to:

http://www.sartoricheese.com/recipe

Citrus Ginger

No need to travel to the South pacific to be immersed in the flavors of citrus, ginger and a hint of sesame. Escape with this creamy BellaVitano cheese and savor its delightful lingering spice.

US-900 • 1x20lb • $8.49/LB

Sartori BellaVitano This rich, creamy cheese with

Limited Edition Cognac

its nutty, fruity flavor is also a celebrated gold medal winner.

Inspired by traditional Italian farmstead cheese, BellaVitano Gold begins in the mouth like a premium Parmesan and finishes with hints of melted butter.

BellaVitano has been handrubbed with a wide variety of As a delicious treat for breakfast or herbs, spices and additions to dessert, they hand-rub roasted espresso create varied and richly flavorful into Bellavitano. twists on the original.

US-892 Wedges • 12x5.3oz • $37.49/CS Wheels- US-904 Rosemary US-902 Wheel • 1x20lb • $8.49/LB Asiago | US-907 Black Pepper | US-909 Peppermint • 1x20lb • $8.49/LB

Pre Order Item

With a toast to their founder, Sartori offers this sweet, buttery BellaVitano, aged at least 18 months and then steeped in Remy Martin Cognac for 7 to 10 intoxicating days. It’s a unique and complex combination of smoky, nutty and oaky flavors with toasted notes of vanilla and caramel.

US-910 • 1x10lb • $33.49/LB

Merlot

Espresso

By wedding this rich, creamy cheese to the berry and plum notes of Merlot, Sartori has created an exceptional marriage of flavors.

US-893 Wedges • 12x5.3oz • $37.49/CS US-908 Wheel • 1x20lb • $8.49/LB

Pastorale Blend

A lifelong connoisseur of lazy country picnics, Paolo Sartori inspired this peaceful blend of the finest cow’s and sheep’s milk- which has been give a sweet, cool, smoky finish and handdusted with paprika.

US-912 • 1x20lb • $11.69/LB

SarVecchio Parmesan Sartori’s finest Parmesan, which is also America’s most decorated Parmesan.

US-903 Wheel • 1x20lb • $8.49/LB

SarVecchio Panzanella Salad

Creamy Parmesan and crisp, spring vegetables combine in this seasonal panzanella salad.

Montchevre Goat Chevre Crumbles

Made from their prime quality goat milk, Montchevre’s crumbled goat cheese has a beautiful tang and freshness that makes it ideal for either sprinkling on top of salads, pasta dishes, sandiwches and paninis or to use as a pizza topping. Whether you want to add a sweet, savory or fresh twist to your dish, they’ve got you covered!

These creamy crumbles go very well in fruit salads. They add a bit of tang, a different note and texture, to a sweet fruit salad. Try using the Candied Cranberry Crumbled Goat Cheese with beets, apricots or peaches, toasted walnuts and a couple sprigs of Basil.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt for a sweet and savory combination that will be a hit for the spring.

Try the Onion Basil Crumbled Goat Cheese for a play on a caprese salad. Take chopped sweet tomatoes and basil, mix together with the crumbles and top with EVOO and balsamic vinegar.

US-051 Natural | US-052 Onion & Basil | US-207 Candied Cranberry • 12x4oz • $25.49/CS US-152 Natural Bulk • 2x2lb • $23.99/CS

Montchevre Goat Feta Crumbles

Montchevre’s Goat Milk Feta puts an innovative twist on a traditionally Greek cheese. Made from their prime quality milk collected from independent family farms, this Feta is fresh and flavorful with a nice soft texture. Their got milk feta comes in a crumble cup; ready to sprinkle on top of your favorite Greek salad!

Montchevee Goat Feta is not overly salty like others, but is a great balance for a sweet salad. Mix the crumbles with fig, strawberries, red onion and mixed greens for a fresh summer salad.

US-156 • 12x4oz • $25.49/CS

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White Stilton with Fruit

Tis the season for White Stilton! Stilton on its own is extremely creamy and delicious, but the addition of fruit takes it to a new level, one particularly suited for a salad! It crumbles nicely and the succulent pieces of fruit add a sweet and tart note to an already delicious cheese.

UK-066 Cranberries | UK-088 Mango Ginger | UK-089 Blueberry • 4x2.2lb • $5.79/LB

Classic Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles You can’t go wrong with this classic salad. Take chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion and mix with Crumbled Gorgonzola. Go a step further and add some grilled chicken or steak and a homemade blue cheese dressing.

US-934 Crumbled Blue • 1x5lb • $3.49/LB US-935 Crumbled Gorgonzola • 1x5lb • $3.59/LB

Vermont Creamery Crumbled Goat Chevre Flavored Crumbled Goat Cheese is a 100 percent all-natural goat cheese made with Vermont Creamery’s award winning Chevre recipe and blended with high-quality herbs and dried fruit. After overnight lactic coagulation, the fresh curd is drained in cheese cloth at cold temperatures.

When the curd reaches the right texture it is then crumbled by hand and mixed with carefully selected dried fruit and fresh herbs prior to packaging.

There are no mold inhibitors or anti-caking agents like celluslose, so there isn’t a “dryu mouth feel” like that of other crumbles. These are perfect for salads, with a fresh milk taste, mild flavor and smooth testure.

US-990 Original | US-991 Tomato & Basil | US-992 Apricot | US-993 Cranberry & Tarragon • 12x4oz • $30.99/CS

Beet and Arugula Salad with Apricot & Thyme Crumbled Goat Cheese Stunning and simple, this salad elevates the classic combination of fresh goat cheese and beets to a whole new level. Visit http://www.vermontcreamery.com

Cobb Salad with Roquefort Everyone loves a Cobb Salad in the spring, with fresh greens, creamy avocado and ripe, sweet tomatoes.

What makes it better? Papillon Black Label Roquefort.

The tanginess of Papillon will shine in this salad. Just top it all off with some crispy, crumbly bacon for a different texture and you’ll be all set.

Recipe and Photography from the Food for Love blog.

Find more recipes at http://www.foodforlove.fr

Roquefort Papillon Black Label This exceptional Roquefort is characterised initially by its white paste and the generous streaks of intense blue in its broad and numerous cavities. In the mouth, Papillon Roquefort’s rich and flexible texture develops a delicious fondant accompanied by a typical balanced and long-lasting taste.

FR-563 Halves • 4x3lb • $8.29/LB

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Pasta Chips, Baked Fresh Pasta Snacks

(12x5oz) $15.00/CS Inspired by the proud culinary traditions of Italy, Pasta Chips put the passion and tradition of Tuscany’s storied osterias at your fingertips in an unforgettably flavorful, healthy snack. Made with real semolina flour and baked with herbs and spices inspired by the beloved Italian cuisines, Pasta Chips marry modern innovation with the heritage of some of the Old Country’s most cherised dishes.

At just 120 non-GMO calories per delicious serving, they might just be the perfect snack.

US-1183 Alfredo US-1184 Garlic Olive Oil US-1185 Marinara US-1186 Mediterranean Sea Salt US-1187 Rosemary US-1188 Spicy Tomato US-1189 Veggie

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Bringing Swiss cheese expertise to the USA Cheese making has long been a tradition in Switzerland and cheese production forms an integral part of this country’s culture. The lush Alpine pastures and pictureque mountains are not merely pleasant panoramas: this terrain is ideal for the-free-ranging cattle herds and robust rural

communities that uphold the cheese making tradition and who enable Switzerland’s best-loved export.

With half of Switzerland’s milk made into cheese, it is no wonder that the country produces over 450 varieties. From tangy hard

cheeses to aromatic herb-rind cheeses or specialty products matured in wine, this delicious staple can be appreciated in a myriad of ways.

Each of their cheeses is the result of centuries of artisan knowledge and skills marries with the most modern of quality control and production

technologies.

$9.99/LB SW-005 Appenzeller (1x15lb) Appenzeller is washed at regular intervals with an aromatic herbal brine, the ingredients of which are a closely guarded sescret passed down from generation to generation. Appenzeller is a medium-hard, spicy cheese with a maturation period of between three to six months. It is during this time that the cheese is rubbed with aromatics: the herbs seep through the rind to give Appenzeller its incomparable flavor. Throughout production , the Appenzeller is fermented and ripened in natural cheese cellars.

The texture is smooth, with smal pea-sized holes.

SW-006 Appenzeller Extra

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$9.29/LB Item SW-092 Edel Suisse Cave Aged 4M (1x12lb) Semi-hard co’ws milk cheese made from fresh cow’s milk in the mythical region of the Bernese Alps. The flavor is sweet and slightly spicy, with more character when aged. This cheese is distinguished mainly by its rind and the imprint of the most beautiful flower in Switzerland: the Edelweiss. This is a wonderful and beautiful product for your cheese counter. $9.59/LB SW-094 Urnascher Black Label (1x15lb) Urnascher Black Cheese is a full fat, semi-hard cheese made from thermalized milk. It has small round eyes and a dark brown rund, ivory in color. Black Urnascher is rather dry and crumbly. The flavor is slightly earthy, quite spicy, yet fine and aromatic, with roasted after notes.

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Belberry Sauce

$4.33/EA $26.00/CS

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$2.83/EA $17.00/CS

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6x250ml

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$0.98/EA $47.00/CS

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$4.50/EA $27.00/CS $6 OFF

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48x1oz

Heritier Confit

BE-015 - BE-016

$2.19/EA $13.11/CS

6x200ml

Simon Coll 200g Bars

$2.75/EA $55.00/CS $10 OFF

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6x6.3oz

Belberry Vinegars

CSP-1690 | CSP-1700

$4.17/EA $24.99/CS

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20x200g

$1.90/EA $19.00/CS

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6x200ml

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Amatller Metal Tins

$2.06/EA $41.17/CS

Fig Cakes La Gruta del Sol

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SP-965 - SP-968

20x30g

Simon Coll Cacao Nibs

$1.79/EA $43.00/CS

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6x8.8oz

Madelines

$22.23/CS Plain

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24x30g

Izaro Premium Blend EVOO

$7 OFF FR-435 | FR-446 | FR-447

$4.75/EA $57.00/CS

12x7oz

Estoublon Picholine EVOO

$105.00/CS

$10 OFF

$15 OFF CH-801

12x500ml

Fig Cake 5KG La Gruta del Sol

FR-773

$3.99/LB

6x500ml

Estoublon “Hearts” Box

1x11.02lb

$10.60/EA $63.60/CS $9 OFF

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$17.50/EA

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6x50 ml

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Parmigiano Reggiano

$8.27/LB

Franco Boni Parmesan Flakes

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$8.79/LB IT-046 | 1x18lb

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IT-360

Cadi Cheese

Brie 3k d’Amir

$6.59/LB

3x1.65lb

$3.29/LB FR-069 | 1x7lb

$15.99/CS FR-094 | 2x2.2lb

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La Petite Reine

$3.40/EA $20.40/CS

$0.40 OFF FR-069 FR-069 | FR-094

Tramonto Rosso

$10.49/LB

$6 OFF FR-844 Brie | FR-845 Camembert

6x8.8oz

Walo Starnachas

$10.23/LB

$2 OFF IT-280

1x11lb

Cadi PDO Butter

$1.92/EA

$45.99/CS

$14 OFF

$2 OFF SW-801

1x13lb

$5 OFF FR-094

SP-033

24x4.41oz

Mahon 12M Raw La Gruta del Sol

$6.65/LB

Italianavera Tartufata Sauce

$7.50/EA $90.00/CS $15 OFF

$1 OFF SP-002

2x5.7lb

IT-727

Membrillo Bulk La Gruta del Sol

$3.65/LB

12x9.8oz

Tresors Crispy Savory Crackers

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2x3.09lb

Membrillo La Gruta del Sol

SP-962

FR-918 - FR-923

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12x5.29oz

Kozlik’s Mustard

Tresors Crispy Butter Crackers

$1.76/EA $21.15/CS $4 OFF

FR-916 - FR-917

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12x3.3oz

12x3.5oz

Elixia Limonades

FR-671 - FR-675 | 12x330ml

$15.70/CS FR-685 - FR-689 | 6x750ml

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12x8.5oz

$14.56/CS

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