May 2019 | Epicure Foods Magazine

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Awesome Cinco De Mayo Recipes

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Thanks a Brunch Celebrate the best part of the weekend with tasty recipes for National Mimosa Day on May 16th. Check out these shareable bites for your next brunch gathering.

Taco-Bout Awesome Cinco de Mayo is here! Get your fiesta on and enjoy it by creating tasty tacos with our selection of delicious products and recipes.

Happy May, Epicure readers!

May is jam packed with exciting holidays: Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Cinco de Mayo, etc. and we've got the best products to get you through this funfilled month!

Put aside the typical weekend pancakes and eggs because brunch is always a good idea. In honor of Mother's Day (May 12th) and National Mimosa Day (May 16th) we're bringing you delectable and shareable brunch bite recipes to create for your next midday weekend rendezvous. (pg.10)

May Deals Discover the best deals on your favorites for Mother's Day, Memorial Day and graduation season. You won't want to miss out!

Dust off your sombreros and grab your maracas because Cinco de Mayo is here!

What better way to celebrate one of the biggest fiestas in May than by feasting on some tasty tacos. Learn about the taco's origins and brush up on some easy to make taco recipes for the big day. (pg.20)

Monthly Product Demonstrations Promote products and boosts sales with exciting, live, in-store sampling. Check out our featured demos for the month of May.

We've got all the best deals for the start of the summer weather. From grilling products to refreshing spreads and charcuterie, we're your one stop shop for all your simple summer staples.

Till next time,

The Epicure Marketing Team

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Mackenzie Creamery's Apricot Ginger Chevre was introduced as one of Mackenzie Creamery's original cup flavors. This cheese has a beautiful flavor profile and balanced acidity. This fresh chevre comes in a 4.5oz cup with a marmalade sauce made of plump apricots and fresh grated ginger on the bottom.

Mackenzie Creamery introduced Sour Cherry Bourbon Chevre in 2016 to high praises from customers and chefs. This flavor comes in a 4.5oz cup with bourbon infused cherries on the bottom. To serve, simply unmold upside down and serve as a delicious appetizer or a sweet after dinner treat.

US-1237 • 12x4.5oz • $53.99/CS

US-1235 • 12x4.5oz • $53.99/CS

ARTISAN CHÈVRE CUPS

MIFROMA

Mackenzie Creamery produces award-winning, hand-crafted, artisan goat cheese from the finest ingredients. Located in Hiram, Ohio, they source 100% hormone-free goat milk from local area farms and use it to craft goat cheeses in an array of sophisticated, delectable flavors.

Le Gruyère AOP

Tête de Moine

Appenzeller

Appenzeller Extra

The nutty, tropical fruit notes of these Swiss Gruyere AOP wheels vary according to their maturity. Mifroma’s Gruyere AOP has buttery flavors with hints of almond and caramel, and a semi-firm, slightly elastic texture ideal for melting.

SW-031 King Cut • 2x5lb • $9.59/LB SW-025 Quarter • 1x18lb • $9.49/LB

The fertile herbal meadows of the Appenzell lend Appenzeller its unique flavor. The cheese is washed at regular intervals with an aromatic herbal brine, the ingredients of which are a closely guarded secret.

Appenzeller is a medium-hard, spicy cheese with a maturation period between three to six months whose flavor intensifies with age.

SW-005 Classic (3 mo) • 1x15lb • $10.49/LB SW-006 Extra (6mo) • 1x15lb • $11.29/LB MAY 2019 | 4

Tête de Moine is a firm, milky Swiss cow's milk cheese with an exceptionally strong nutty flavor.

Included comes a traditional cutting tool called a girolle, which you can use to create beautiful Tête de Moine florets!

SW-090• 4x2lb • $12.49/LB

Created nearly half a century ago, Oregon Blue cheese has been the West Coast’s exemplary, award-winning sustainable, raw cow milk blue cheese. Aged at least 90 days in our Roquefort modeled caves, it’s an approachable blue with a firm but buttery paste and a bouquet of flavors to satisfy a range of palettes. Bite into Oregon Blue and find a clean, briny flavor, notes of sweet cream and veins of mellow, earthy blue molds blooming throughout.

US-827 |1x5lb | $12.99/LB Caveman Blue cheese is a rich, complex blue that is deliciously sweet and fruity with slight vanilla tones and a texture of butter and crystals. Although its moniker and mold-riddled exterior imply a lack of refinement, these wheels are anything but. A rugged natural rind allows the Caveman to release a bit of moisture and develop a thick, buttery texture.

US-086|1x5lb | $15.99/LB Jefferson is an organic aged cheddar that is rich in flavors reminiscent of the terroir of the Rogue Valley. It is hand cut and hand milled and features a crystalline texture with a slight sharpness on the tongue rounded by a sweet cream finish.

US-477|10x8oz | $64.99/CS | PRE-ORDER

Mount Mazama is the epitome of umami. - Crafted with a combination of cow and goats’ milks. This cheddar showcases the best of both worlds: a thick texture, the flavor of sweet cream with a touch of tanginess from the cows, and nutty, caramel notes with a hint of acidity from the goats. The discovery of small crystals throughout the slightly crumbly paste will provide yet another level of textural variation and pleasure for the palette.

US-833 |1x10lb| $9.99/LB | PRE-ORDER US-380 |1x40lb| $8.99/LB | PRE-ORDER

US-518 |4x10lb| $11.99/LB

A lightly pressed semi-hard wheel with pleasant buttery notes. Aged 3-4 months, Porter’s interior is light golden-ivory with a rind that has an earthy aroma. Porter is 5 Spoke's take on the french Tomme de Savoie. Bon Appetite!

Redmond Cheddar is reminiscent of traditional English Cheddar. The taste and smooth texture of this cheese is reminiscent of what you would expect to find at farmer’s markets or behind the counters at fine specialty foods stores.

US-458 • 1x5lb •$10.19/LB

US-448 • 1x5lb •$6.99/LB

5 SPOKE

The addition of fresh rosemary leaves to their creamy and tangy cheddar recipe creates the subtly savory and aromatic cheese that is Rogue's Mary Organic Cheddar. This unique combination is a wonderful addition to any cheese plate or melted over roasted meats and rustic breads.

American made Mimolette-style cheese – Harvest Moon.

A rich, round cheese with a moonscape-like outer rind and an inside the 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 •$10.29/LB

Creamery MAY 2019 | 5

The unique coastal region of Croatia is the inspiration for the brand Dalmatia® — well-known for its Mediterranean fruits and vegetables, nuts, cheeses, domestic olive oils and of course, its beauty.

Dalmatia's flavorful sweet and savory spreads are made from the best local and regional ingredients Dalmatia can find—quince, fig, sour cherry, pepper, orange, and apricot to name a few.

Their figs come from the pristine Dalmatian Coast of Croatia and other Mediterranean regions. Each fig is inspected by hand for quality then gently cooked into their signature AWARD WINNING Fig Spreads!

The sweet spreads pair perfectly with cheeses of all varieties, and with baked goods, and the savory spreads are a wonderful addition to any charcuterie or antipasto plate.

Taste the Magic which is Dalmatia® !

Organic Spreads CRO-170 Strawberry CRO-180 Apricot CRO-190 Blackberry 12x8.5oz • $37.99/CS

Fig Spreads CRO-100 Original CRO-120 Orange CRO-125 Cocoa 12x8.5oz • $33.99/CS CRO-110 Original Bulk 4x3.53lb • $46.99/CS

Fruit Spreads CRO-128 Plum CRO-150 Tangerine CRO-160 Sour Cherry 12x8.5oz • $35.99/CS CRO-220 Quince 12x7.7oz • $36.99/CS

Savory Spreads CRO-200 Black Olive Tapenade CRO-210 Green Olive Tapenade 12x6.7oz • $34.99/CS CRO-250 Red Pepper Spread 12x7.1oz • $34.99/CS

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Swiss cheesemakers and affineurs carefully h andpick a select number of wheels to continue t heir refinement in the Kaltbach Cave.

SW-022 Emmi Kaltbach Le Gruyère AOP 1/4 Wheel 1x17lb • $10.99/LB

The cave is a 22 million year old natural s andstone labyrinth that creates the ideal e nvironment and stable setting to age their Kaltbach Le Gruyère AOP and Emmentaler AOP cheeses. It imparts flavor and texture that cannot b e replicated anywhere else in the world.

SW-403 Emmi Kaltbach Le Gruyère AOP Wheel 1x70lb • $10.49/LB

US- 1469 Kindred Creamery Sweet Fire Mango Round 12/7oz • $29.99/CS

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US- 1466 Kindred Creamery Ghost Pepper Colby Jack Round 12/7oz • $29.99/CS ®

US- 1468 Kindred Creamery Forage Mushroom & Scallion Jack Round 12/7oz • $29.99/CS ®

US- 1467 Kindred Creamery Spicy Sriracha Jack Round 12/7oz • $29.99/CS

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US- 1465 Kindred Creamery Natural Smoked Gouda Round 12/7oz • $33.99/CS ®

The milk used to make Kindred Creamery cheeses comes from farmers who participate in their one-of-a-kind Cows First ® animal welfare program.

That’s how they know each one of their cheeses is hand-crafted using the best milk possible from local dairy farms right in their backyard.

US- 1470 Kindred Creamery Hickory Smoked Cheddar Squares 12/7oz • $32.99/CS ®

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Purple Haze is subtly sweet with the tangy brightness of fresh goat cheese.

The distinct and unexpected marriage of lavender and hand-harvested wild fennel pollen makes Purple Haze® utterly addictive — and unforgettable. Cypress Grove uses the finest ingredients we can get our hands on, US-563

Herbs de Humboldt - The earthy hand-mixed blend of Herbs de Provence creates a simple yet perfect balance. All of the herbal flavors you love, dried at the peak of the season. Clever in name, classic in taste.

US-592

Ms. Natural - Perfectly cultured milk, pure and simple—the building block for their entire line of cheese. Experience fresh cream with a citrus finish— and no “goaty” aftertaste in sight.

US-591

Sgt. Pepper - A secret combination of four peppers, exotic spices, and pepper threads results in a complex taste experience—with a slight kick in the pants.

US-593

PsycheDillic - Just the right amount of aromatic and hand-harvested dill pollen creates a surprising depth of flavor with a tart and bright finish. Made using only the finest ingredients & highest quality milk.

US-594 Fresh Disks12x4oz • $39.50/CS Assorted Chevre • US-595

The wide range of White Stiltons made at Thistle Hill have a clean and fresh taste which allows it to stand out amongst other White Stilton cheeses. Thistle Hill’s White Stiltons are blended with the finest flavors around, to create delicious and fantastic seasonal cheeses.

Stiltons |2x2.2lb | $6.99/LB UK-153 Strawberries & Cream UK-154 Apricot UK-155 Mango & Ginger UK-156 Cranberries UK-158 Blueberries UK-161 Chocolate & Ginger UK-151 New York Cheesecake UK-152 Mint Chocolate Chip

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Wensleydale |2x2.2lb | $6.99/LB UK-160 Wensleydale Cranberry

The Locatelli family has meticulously honed the craft of cheese making to give you a product unequalled in quality and uniformity. Their flagship brand, Locatelli Pecorino Romano, is considered the world’s finest grating cheese, hand-crafted from 100% pure sheep’s milk. Add Locatelli to your meal, ramp up the flavor.

IT-063 Locatelli Quarters • 1x16lb • $8.49/LB

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Brunch!

Celebrate Mother's Day and National Mimosa Day with shareable brunch bites

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Everyone's favorite part of the weekend, brunch! It all began in 1895 when Guy Beringer, an English writer, wrote an essay entitled "Brunch: A Plea." The essay argued that Sunday mornings were meant to sleep in and then meet up with friends. He discussed how brunch would prepare one for the stressful work week ahead and how Sunday brunch would be more enjoyable than the typical eggs and bacon one was accustomed to. He envisioned a lighter meal with a variety of pastries and noted that "beer and whisky are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward almost 125 years later and brunch is exactly what Guy had wanted it to be, a beloved social gathering of friends and family, where one could discuss the festivities of the previous night and wipe away the worries of the week to come.

In honor of National Mimosa Day on May 16th, we present a variety of delicious shareable bites to enjoy at your next brunch gathering.

In showing our gratitude I think we can all agree, thanks a brunch Guy!

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HISTORY OF THE MIMOSA There are a few theories as to where this brunch favorite may have originated from. It has been said to have been discovered by French Bartender Frank Meier at the Ritz Bar in Paris in 1925. Another theory states that it was actually discovered four years prior in 1921. A popular drink called Buck's Fizz was created at the Buck's Club in London and was made using champagne and orange juice.

US-594 • 12x4oz •$39.50/CS

SMOKED DILLVILED EGGS WITH PSYCHEDILLIC 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1 oz liquid smoke 3 oz PsycheDillic® ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp yellow mustard 1/8 tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper Smoked paprika Dill, for garnish

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Slice eggs lengthwise, remove yolks, and place yolks in a medium bowl.

Fill a 1 quart container with water and add 1 oz of liquid smoke. Place the egg whites in the water mixture and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork. Add PsycheDillic, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until the egg whites are ready.

Remove the whites and place on a towel to dry off. Fill each egg white half with 1 Tbs of the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and garnish with dill.

SMOKED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE BITES 1

bag of Asturi Bruschettini (any flavor) 1 lb whipped cream cheese 1 bunch fresh dill 1/2 thinly sliced smoked salmon 2 tbsp capers Start by mixing the whipped cream cheese with fresh dill and capers Spread the mix on each Bruschettini Place the thinly sliced smoked salmon on top and serve.

Perfect appetizer to get the party started!

GRILLING CHEESE & PEACH TOAST WITH FRESH MINT AND HONEY

BRUSCHETTINI | 12x4.23oz | $24.49/CS IT-511 Classico Virgin Olive Oil IT-512 Garlic & Parsley IT-516 Cracked Black Pepper IT-517 Black and Green Olives IT-518 Rosemary Olive Oil

1 large, ripe peach, pitted and sliced in half 1 tsp olive oil 2 Rougette Bon•fire Grilling Cheeses 4 slices multigrain bread 1 tbsp honey 2 tsps fresh mint leaves, minced Preheat grill to medium high heat.

Brush the cut sides of each peach half with olive oil. Pierce each cheese with fork 3 times on both sides and place on hot grill. Place peach halves on grill, cut side down. Grill cheese and peaches over medium high heat for 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, use tongs to turn over cheese. Continue grilling on second side for another 4 minutes.

Remove peaches and cheese from grill.

Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool for five minutes before handling.

While peaches and cheese are cooling, reduce heat to medium and place bread slices on grill. Grill bread for 1 minute or until toasted with grill marks.

Turn bread over and toast on second side for one minute more. Remove bread from grill.

Slice each peach half into 8 thin wedges, for 16 total wedges of peach.

Slice each cheese round into 8 thin strips. Arrange peach slices and cheese strips on each slice of toast in an alternating pattern. Drizzle each slice with honey and sprinkle with fresh mint.

Cut each slice of toast in half and serve at once.

WG-095 • 6x6.4oz •$19.99/CS

Sharp Cheddar A well-balanced cheese with a tangy rounded bite, Westminster’s NSE certified non-GMO Sharp Cheddar is aged for over 12 months and features a smooth creamy texture and mouthwatering depth of taste, making it the perfect entry level cheddar!

UK-700 • 12x7oz • $35.99/CS Vintage Cheddar Aged for 18 months, it features a delightful crunchy texture that is balanced with a touch of creaminess creating the perfect balance of strong, savory flavors without being too overpowering.

UK-701 • 12x7oz • $35.99/CS Rustic Red Sweet, nutty caramelized notes combined with a slight savory bite make Rustic Red a wonderful, complex cheese. Easily pairs with most wines, but spicy reds like Zinfandel and Malbec are stand-outs!

UK-703 • 12x7oz • $38.49/CS

Farmhouse Cheddar Wonderfully smooth with hints of natural pasture, and carries the official PDO symbol for West Country Farmhouse Cheddar guaranteeing superior quality and authenticity.

UK-702 • 12x7oz • $35.99/CS

English IPA Cheddar An aged cheddar that is infused with traditional English IPA, the cheese is then divided by a fine line of ash to create pleasing visual once cut.

"CHEERS TO CHEDDAR!" MAY 2019 | 14

CHALLENGER IPA Beer and cheese are a match made in heaven! Creamy aged English Cheddar is crafted, and aged only 15 miles away from the Village of Cheddar in the south west of England. They infuse the Cheddar with a wonderfully hoppy traditional IPA to create a sumptuously smooth cheese with fruity beer notes. The distinct line of ash allows this cheese to stands out from other cheeses.

Serve with french bread or melt to make a gooey beer cheese dip. Pair with fresh cornichons, and coarse grain mustard, maybe a little pickled red onion also!

UK-470|2x4.4lb |$7.49/LB

GARROTXA WHEEL FORM Bold, fresh and slightly citric taste, buttery texture and intense aroma. An indispensable cheese at any table.

SP- 274 · 2x3.75lb · $10.19/LB

BLAU DE CABRA An authentic traditionally produced signature cheese made from the best goat milk. Notable creamy texture, and sweet perfume coming from the molds crossing inside. an intense flavor for one of the most special cheeses in Montbrú.

SP- 273 · 2x4lb · $13.29/LB

SARRÓ DE BÚFALA HAND MOLD Semi hard cheese made from Spanish buffalos’ milk. After aging for 4 months, the cheese develops a strong personality and taste complexity with a distinctive aroma.

SP- 270 · 2x3.75lb · $11.99/LB

SARRO ARTISANAL GOAT GARROTXA HAND MOLD Semi-soft buttery goats’ milk cheese with a citric spark that melts in the mouth and has a spotless white paste.

SP- 276 · 2x2.2lb · $10.69/LB

NOVELL A soft and creamy cheese with the fresh scelt of refining molds, remainding of mushrooms. Smooth and tasty on the palate. Ideal for cooking or eating hot.

SP- 278 · 1x3.3lb · $10.69/LB MAY 2019 | 15

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US-1434 Sartori Shaved Parmesan Cheese Bags

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US-1436 Sartori Shredded Parmesan Cheese Bags

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US-278 Firefly Cabra La Mancha

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US-279 Firefly MountainTop Blue 8x6oz | $11.29/LB

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DK-007 Blue Cheese Danish 50% 1x6lb | $3.79/LB

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DK-131 Fontina Danish 1x15lb | $3.79/LB

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FR-036 Brie 3K Couronne 1x6lb | $4.99/LB

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FR-1050 Roquefort Soc. Bee Halves 2x3lb | $9.89/LB

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FR-347 Feta Tub Valbreso 1x35lb | $5.69/LB

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FR-483 Mimolette Isigny Cave Aged 3mo 2x7lb | $7.19/LB

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FR-758 Agour Dark Cherry Jam 24x3.5oz | $66.99/CS

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IT-058 Ricotta Salata 2x7lb | $3.39/LB

IT-251 Proscuitto Diparma Boneless 1x15lb | $8.29/LB

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ND-096 Gouda Red Wax Wheels

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ND-110 Smoked Gouda Links Holland

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ND-157 Gouda Green Pesto The Dutch Cow

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ND-167 Gouda Melkbus 39 Lavendar

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1x9.5lb | $9.49/LB

1x7lb | $8.49/LB 2x6lb | $8.39/LB

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DON FRANCISCO US-1607 Crema Mexicana • 18x16oz • $28.49/CS US-1606 Crema Latina • 18x16oz • $28.49/CS

COTIJA US-1600 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS US-1601 Grated Cups • 12x7oz • $28.99/CS US-1602 Spicy Grated Cups • 12x7oz • $28.99/CS GRILLING CHEESE US-1603 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS OAXACA US-1604 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS QUESO FRESCO US-1605 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS

ORGANIC FLATBREADS | 12X6OZ | $44.99/CS US-9904 Olive Oil & Sea Salt US-9906 Rosemary & Olive Oil US-9908 Sweet Onion & Creme Fraiche Northern California’s awardwinning Rustic Bakery specializes in producing organic fine foods and baked goods. From their bakeries in Marin County, just over the Golden Gate Bridge, they produce artisan crackers and breads to complement equally excellent food and wine. Everything is baked by hand using only the best organic grains and seeds.

Rustic Bakery’s products are low in fat, full of nutrients and naturally delicious.

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SINGLE SERVE FLATBREADS | 150X0.8OZ | $83.99/CS US-9920 Olive Oil & Sel Gris ARTISAN CRISPS | 12X5OZ | $44.99/CS US-9914 Apricot, Pistachio & Brandy US-9916 Tart Cherry, Cocoa Nib & Almond US-9918 Citrus, Ginger & Thyme

Inspired by and crafted on Australia’s beautiful and mesmerizing southern coast known as the Great Ocean Road, Great Ocean Cheddar contains no hormones and is rBST-free and GMO-free. From fields with rich green grass and cool ocean air, Great Ocean Road Cheddar is proudly made with fresh local milk from pasture-fed cows and has a sweet, subtly earthy flavor. Its mellow taste makes for the perfect snack or sandwich and pairs pleasantly with fruity red wines and sparkling white wines.

AS-101 • 1x44lb • $3.59/LB

A cheese lover from Holland traveled to Italy.

During his quest to find the best cheeses, he discovered wonderful, delicious local delicacies. When he returned back to the Netherlands, using the knowledge he acquired, he created a Dutch cheese with Italian characteristics. Inspired by hard Parmesan and soft, sweet Gruyere cheese, the Dutch cheese master created Prima Donna.

It is softer than Parmesan yet harder than Gruyere with a lovely soft, nutty taste. Prima Donna maturo is similar to Parmesan, while Prima Donna fino is like Gruyere. Prima Donna has perfect melting characteristics, ideal for warm dishes.

ND-201 Fino Blue Box Primadonna|1x26lb | $6.39/LB ND-202 Aged Red Box Primadonna|1x22lb | $6.69/LB

Port Salut is a semi-soft pasteurised cow's milk cheese from Pays de la Loire, France, with a distinctive orange rind and a mild flavor.

Though Port Salut has a mild flavour, it sometimes has a strong smell because it is a mature cheese. The smell increases the longer the cheese is kept, however, this does not affect its flavor. It can be refrigerated and is best eaten within two weeks of opening.

FR-509 Wedge • 10x5.3oz • $33.99/CS • PRE-ORDER FR-510 • 1x5lb • $7.29/LB Characterized by its edible, downy white rind and cream-colored, buttery-soft interior, Woolwich Triple Creme Goat Brie is a decadent addition to any cheese plate or picnic basket. Its rich texture and creamy taste pairs well with crisp, slightly acidic white wines.

CN-103 • 9x6.5oz • $38.99/CS

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Long before the days of Taco Tuesday, taco trucks and Taco Bell, there were Mexican silver mines. Historian Jeffrey M. Pilcher, professor of history for the University of Minnesota, has researched the origins of the famous Mexican cuisine and has discovered that tacos haven't been around as long as people may think.

The taco is not this age old cultural food dating back to the Aztecs, but rather to some time in the 19th century.

According to Pilcher, the word "taco" originated from the silver mines as miners would use the word "taco" to refer to the mini explosives miners used to extract the ore in mines in the form of little pieces of papers they would wrap around gunpowder. The first type of taco was the "tacos de minero" which translates to "miner's tacos" and have you ever noticed how a taquito with hot sauce resembles a stick of dynamite?

Soon after the discovery of the taco came the "taquerias" (taco shops) which have since become an important component of workingclass neighborhoods and symbolic to the Mexican street food culture.

Today, across the world people everywhere are enjoying tacos.

The U.S alone consumes 4.5 billion tacos a year! With so many different toppings and flavors there's only one way to get your fiesta on this Cinco de Mayo, taco-bout awesome!

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Dust off your sombreros and get your maracas ready, Cinco de Mayo is upon us!

Continue reading for some tasty taco recipes to help you commemorate this exciting holiday.

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VEGGIE OAXACA QUESADILLA

LE ROULE PINEAPPLE AND FISH TACOS

3/4 cup Rizo Bros Oaxaca Queso, pulled tortillas, flour or corn 2 1/2 cup of fresh veggies, diced salsa or sour cream to top, optional

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Heat non-stick skillet to medium. Add 1 tortilla to pan. Top tortilla with ¾ cup pulled Rizo Bros Oaxaca Queso until distributed evenly, covering tortilla.

Sprinkle diced veggies on top of Rizo Bros Oaxaca Queso. Place second tortilla on top of queso & veggies, sandwiching the ingredients.

Let cook for 1-2 minutes or until the tortilla begins to lightly browned.

Flip entire quesadilla and cook opposite side for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.

Reduce heat to low and cook until cheese is fully melted. Remove from heat, slice into 6 triangles, and enjoy!

US-1604 • 12x8oz •$27.99/CS

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pound cod fillets cup cilantro, chopped cup pineapples, diced tbs. Le Roule Pineapples cup red onion, chopped flour tortillas tbs. lime juice salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly oil a baking sheet and place fish fillets on top. Season with salt, pepper, and add one tablespoon of lime juice on top.

Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until flaky. Set aside.

In a medium-size bowl, combine pineapple, red onion, cilantro, 2 tablespoon lime juice, and gently toss.

Grill tortillas for about two minutes on each side and then spread Le Roule Pineapple on top of each tortilla.

Fill tortillas with fish and pineapple salsa.

Enjoy!

FR-579 • 6x4.4oz •$18.49/CS

PURPLE MOON AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLA 2 1 4 1

pounds fresh, sliced mushrooms tbs. minced garlic Salt and pepper, to taste lg. tortillas (traditional, sundried, or whole wheat variety) cup grated Fiscalini Purple Moon Cheddar Cheese optional sides: salad of fresh greens, fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream In large skillet, sauté mushrooms with garlic until most of the water from mushrooms evaporates. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Warm tortillas on griddle or in a pan, being careful not to dry them out.

Divide mushroom mixture and cheese evenly between tortillas. Fold in half.

Serve with salad of fresh greens. Pass the salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

US-1179 • 8x6oz •$29.99/CS

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Made using a recipe in which five ten-gallon cans of cream are added to each vat, The Blue Jay is rich in texture with strong buttery notes. Deer Creek then crushes juniper berries to release their perfume and infuse them throughout to complement the Blue US-1354 • 1x6lb •$8.69/LB strain’s unique botanical essence. The result is a bold, US-1355 Wedges yet utterly creamy Blue with • 12x5.3oz •$41.99/CS a delicately piney bouquet that blooms in your mouth.

Rugged, driving strong toffee and butterscotch notes yet it possesses the sweet finish of The Fawn. As it ages, The Stag develops a hint of crystalline crunch to further enliven the taste buds with rich texture as well as flavor.

The Stag, a true Wisconsin Original.

US-1350 • 1x22lb •$7.29/LB

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CREEK San Joaquin Gold is an Italian style, semi-hard cheese with a natural thin rind and tawny buttery color. Mildly sweet and mellow when young, it develops a darker golden hue and nuttier deep lasting flavor over time.

US-210 • 1x15lb • $10.99/LB Bandaged Wrapped Cheddar is semi-hard cheese that is firm yet crumbly, straw-colored and has a nutty, slightly smoky, earthy and more round finish than most aged cheddars.

US-1174 • 1x56lb • $11.49/LB PRE-ORDER

Lionza is a Swiss Alpine style cheese. Its aromas and essence range from nutty, fruity, and tangy to floral, herbal, and buttery.

US-1176 • 1x7lb • $10.49/LB

US-208 • 1x7lb • $11.99/LB

Purple Moon has the aroma of sweet red wine, and fruity undertones that can be tasted in each bite.

Hopscotch Cheddar has a smooth and creamy, rich finish and can stand alone, but is perfectly paired with any beer.

US-1179 • 8x6oz • $29.99/CS

US-1177 Pre-cut • 8x6oz • $29.99/CS US-211 • 1x10lb • $7.69/LB

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Horsefeathers is a unique blend of their smooth traditional cheddar, sour cream, and prepared horseradish.

Horsefeathers is a delightful cheese dip and it’s great for snacking.

US-1173 • 6x8oz • $28.99/CS PRE-ORDER

Fromagerie Guilloteau

SAINT ANGEL

Saint Angel, Guilloteau’s success brand made of squareshaped, extra creamy and tasty cheeses now has three varieties available. At just five inches square, Saint Angel is a cows’ milk triple cream cheese with incredibly smooth texture and big, buttery flavors that will not go unnoticed. For those craving an even creamier bite, Saint Angel cheeses are the perfect match. With delicate, white bloomy rinds and base flavors of sweet cream and mild mushrooms, each delights with every bite, and becomes even more rich and robust with age. Pair with sparkling wines and ciders at any ripeness for a taste of heaven.

FR-889 Original (Triple Cream) • 2x1.7lb • $8.69/LB FR-891 Blue Label • 2x1.72lb • $9.89/LB

PAVÈ D’AFFINOIS Pavé d’Affinois takes its name from the cube shape which characterizes this cows’ milk cheese, plus the geographic origin of the first Pavé, or block. Created in the Dauphiné region, giving it the name “Dauphinois”, the brand quickly became Pavé d’Affinois, in recognition of the delicate ripening stage (“affinage” in French) needed to produce a quality soft cheese such as this.

FR-499 • 8x5.3oz • $27.99/CS

Since 1981, Fromagerie Guilloteau has used a unique technology to produce all of their cheeses called ultrafiltration. This manufacturing process involves removing the excess water contained in milk prior to the cheesemaking process, leaving only the protein, milk fat, and nutrients. All the milk Fromagerie Guilloteau receives for their production is pasteurized and then filtered. The results are incredibly even, ultra creamy cheeses with very fine, soft bloomy rinds and exceptional nutritional value. What’s not to love?

FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS The Fromager d’Affinois line of cheeses offer silky, smooth, mouthcoating creaminess and a decadently rich, buttery taste. Made with pasteurized cows’ milk and available in a variety of flavors using only the freshest ingredients, there is a d’Affinois for everyone to adore.

FR-373 Original 2x4.41lb • $67.99/CS FR-950 Excellence (Triple Cream)

1x4.4lb • $37.99/CS FR-952 Campagnier (Washed Rind) 2x4.4lb • $72.99/CS

FR-951 Red Chili Pepper 1x4.4lb • $34.99/CS FR-372 Garlic & Herbs 2x4.4lb • $71.99/CS FR-368 Peppercorn 2x4.4lb • $71.99/CS FR-367 Truffles 2x4.4lb • $99.99/CS FR-515 Florette (Goat Brie) FR-552 Rocastin (Sheep Brie)

1x2.2lb • $10.49/LB 1x2.2lb • $9.49/LB

FR-959 Petit Truffles • Pre-Order

8x9.52oz • $51.99/CS MAY 2019 | 25

France’s #1 butter is made from high-quality cultured creams in the northwestern portion of France referred to as the “Grand Cru” of European dairy regions. Its oceanic climate, rich soil, and lush grass help produce butters that are distinctly rich and savory. There are endless opportunities for delicious culinary creations with the Président Butter line-up.

FR-1060 500g Tub Unsalted • 8x17.6oz •$54.99/CS FR-215 Bar Salted • 20x7oz •$51.99/CS FR-221 250g Tub Unsalted • 40x8.8oz •$134.99/CS FR-231 Bar Unsalted • 20x7oz •$51.99/CS

Camembert Biologique is made with selected French organic milk in Saint-Cecile, Normandy.

Rich in calcium and proteins that help maintain muscle mass, the Biologique has a creamy paste under a thin white crust.

A delicious cheese, perfect for pairing with sparkling cider.

FR-973 • 6x8.8oz •$27.99/CS Comté Le Montarlier is originally from the Jura Mountains in the western portion of the French Alps, this cheese dates back to the 12th century. This comté is matured in cellars for 6 months which helps give it a distinct nutty flavor and hint of hazelnut. It’s hard-pressed with a semi-sweet finish and proudly carries an authentic PDO. FR-1001 • 7x7.6oz •$31.99/CS MAY 2019 | 26

MARINATED GRILLING CHEESE Rougette Bon· Fire Marinated Grilling Cheese is ready-to-grill and easy to serve. This savory semi-soft cheese is pre-marinated in herbs and oil and comes in a convenient aluminum pan for easy preparation and grilling.

The cheese softens when warmed and can be cooked to your liking – warm on both sides and then dice into a salad or melt it into a hot dip perfect for a crowd.

WG-096 • 6x6.4oz • $19.99/CS GRILLING CHEESE Rougette Bon· Fire Grilling Cheese is made to be heated directly on the grill – just like a burger!

Their innovative cheese masters have developed a combination of cheese cultures that results in a rind that becomes crisp when heated. The cheese develops a char-grilled, crispy golden outside and a warm & creamy inside.

An excellent grilling choice for vegetarians and cheese lovers alike!

Two Cheeses, One Hot New Way To Grill

WG-095 • 6x6.4oz • $19.99/CS

• CAN BE HEATED DIRECTLY ON THE GRILL

• IN READY-TO-GRILL AND READ-TO-SERVE PAN

• WILL NOT STICK OR MELT INTO GRILL – NO MESS!

• TOP WITH VEGETABLES AND SERVE FROM THE PAN

• LACTOSE FREE • RBST FREE • GLUTEN FREE • ALL NATURAL

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Each of these hand-rolled, fresh cows’ milk cheeses is made in France and filled with either cranberries, garlic and herbs, pineapples, or sweet & savory red peppers. Le Roulé has a distinctive spiral and is light and spreadable with a creamy melt in your mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion. Spread Le Roulé on a crisp baguette, use as an ingredient in cooking, or tossed in pasta or salads.

PINEAPPLE FR-579 • 6x4.4oz • $18.49/CS GARLIC & HERB FR-576 • 12x5.3oz • $36.99/CS CRANBERRY FR-578 • 6x4.4oz • $18.49/CS SAVORY & SWEET PEPPERS FR-580 • 6x4.4oz • $18.49/CS

LE ROULÉ Delice De Bourgogne is a classic French triple crème cheese made

by Fromagerie Lincet on the lines of other classics such as Brillat Savarin.

Originating in the Burgundy region of France, the cheese is made by blending full fat cow’s milk with crème fraÎche to create an incredibly delicious soft cheese with rich flavor and a smooth melt-in-themouth texture.

FR-040 • 1x4lb • $7.79/LB

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NEW!Fetalia New feta for a new era! Typically feta is solely associate with Greek feta yet the word fetta in Italian translates to “slice.”

Unlike your typical feta, Fetalia Feta hails from the beautiful and rocky coast of Sardinia, Italy, an island off the coast of Naples in the Mediterranean Sea. Crafted with 100% sheep’s milk, this feta is pristine white with a soft and springy texture. An incredible combination of tang with a hint of creamy yet slightly salty taste.

Perfect for crumbling on top of salads, pizza, flatbreads and grilled vegetables or for pairing with a variety of fruits.

IT AT AL L IA AS N T! FE TA !

FETA

IT-770• 12x7oz •$29.99/CS

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US-502 Thin Sliced Chorizo | 12x3oz | $36.99/CS Chorizo Rings | 12x7oz | $59.99/CS | US-557 Mild | US-558 Hot

Using traditional dry curing methods and spices imported from Spain, Solera® Chorizo is made from select, “All Natural and AntiBiotic free” premium meats that are hand trimmed and leaner than other products in this category. Aging is not forced, resulting in more flavor and a smoother texture. Our sliced Chorizo is ideal for sandwiches and our rope varieties are ideal for snacking, chopped in salads,in omelets, in rice dishes, on olive drizzled flatbread (pizza), and for flavoring soups and stews.

SALAMI CHUBS 12X7OZ | $47.99/CS US-480 US-482 US-483 US-484

Tuscan Herb Salami Dry Italian Salami Red Pepper Salami Black Pepper Salami

US-485 Combo Pack | 24x7oz | $96.90/CS Dedication to honoring old-world Italian methods while crafting premium cured meats extends to every aspect of Bellentani’s operations. Their lean salamis are made from locally sourced, humanely raised pork from the Pocono Mountains fed a simple diet of corn and soybeans. The resulting products are naturally lower in fat than other brands, higher in quality, and strikingly rich with robust flavors.

Croccantini Minis | 12x6oz | $23.99/CS US-1411 Original US-1413 Pepper US-1415 Multigrain US-1417 Roasted Garlic US-1419 Rosemary US-1421 Toasted Sesame US-1423 Whole Wheat

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Croccantini® crackers are meant to be broken by hand and shared with love. They come in an array of epicurean flavors and are ideal for any occasion.

From elegant holiday spreads to intimate family meals, their golden bubbles and artisan edges help you create a comfortable, homemade mood.

EPICURE SPECIALS EPICURE SPECIALS Belberry Royal Selection Fruit Pairings

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UK-172 Extra Mature Cheddar 15 Month

UK-200 Blacksticks Blue

Brie d’Amir

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BE-101 Apricot & Cumin BE-102 Figs & Black Pepper BE-103 Raspberry & Star Anise

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La Gruta Del Sol

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US-1560 Plain US-1561 Garlic and Herb US-1562 Peppercorn US-1563 Honey US-1564 Cranberry Cinnamon US-1565 Blueberry US-1566 Fiesta

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BE-200 Raspberry Vinegar

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US-1576 Rondin Plain Chevre Log

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SP-033 24x4.41oz Cadi Butter (PDO)

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IT-950 Speck Italiano | $35.99/CS IT-952 Proscuitto Italiano | $32.95/CS IT-953 Proscuitto Chianti | $50.95/CS IT-955 Mortadella w/ Pistachio | $34.75/CS WG-550 Black Forest Shinken | $32.95/CS SP-790 Jamon Serrano | $32.95/CS SP-791 Salame Rustico | $31.00/CS SP-793 Chorizo Iberico | $36.45/CS SP-792 Jamon Iberico | $82.45/CS 10x2oz Sliced

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FR-332 Chocolate

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IT-956 Vegan Lupini Beans IT-957 Vegan Veggie Carpaccio IT-958 Vegan Veggie Spicy Deli IT-959 Vegan Veggie Proscuitto

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Papillon - Roquefort Black Label - Perail Papillon

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