Epicure Foods Magazine | November 2021 by Epicure Foods

Deep Blue

Cheese

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Plentiful Platters

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Wisconsin’s Flavors of Fall p.30

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NOVEMBER 2021

2021 marks 50 years since Epicure Foods

Upon arriving to America, he worked for a

Corporation was founded. Epicure’s founder,

New York City food importer, where he

Damir Drezga, grew up during World War II

learned the ins-and-outs of the industry. A

in communist Yugoslavia. After his father’s

year later in 1971, he purchased his first pallet

passing when he was just 9 years old, Damir

of Gouda from the Netherlands, thus marking

had no choice than to take the role as head

the beginning of Epicure Foods!

of household. Despite his family’s poverty and the hardships of World War II, Damir took

50 years later, Epicure Foods has grown from

care of his mother and younger brother.

importing that first pallet of Gouda cheese from the Netherlands to importing quality

After completing school, Damir traveled to

cheese, charcuterie, and various gourmet

Germany for better employment to make

products from around the globe.

money for his family. He survived by selling rugs on street corners, and sent most of the money he made back home. Eventually, he was loaned money from a local convent for aone-way ticket to the United States.

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Burnett Dairy Cooperative Learn about Burnett Dairy Cooperative's long tradition of unsurpassed quality and some of the fine Wisconsin cheeses that they produce NEW! Dom Villas Dom Villas Portuguese cheeses are made with high quality milk from Minho, Portugal which creates delicious cheeses with inimitable quality and flavor. Plentiful Platters Cheese boards are easy and totally customizable holiday appetizers that require zero cooking. Check out our guide to creating the perfect spread! Wisconsin's Flavors of Fall No other place in the country has the same access to such exceptionally produced dairy as in Wisconsin. Find your next favorite cheese by discovering some of our finest Wisconsin cheese producers! Deep Blue Cheese These bold, beautiful blues are good enough to enjoy on their own or to add an unexpected kick to your favorite recipes.

Happy November, Epicure readers! November is a month for giving thanks. This issue is stuffed full of indulgent products perfect for showing appreciation for those you are thankful for! Founded in 1896, Burnett Dairy Cooperative is one of the only remaining full-service agricultural cooperatives producing cheese. Turn to page 10 to feast your eyes on their line of mouthwatering Wisconsin cheeses. After spending all day preparing an extravagant holiday meal, the last thing you want to think about is cooking an appetizer. Our Plentiful Platters feature on page 24 contains our guide to creating the ultimate cheese board--no cooking required! Blue cheese is perfect for adding a memorable element to your holiday appetizers. Read about the history and production of blue cheese and discover a few of our favorites in our Deep Blue Cheese feature on page 42. Cheese wouldn't be a possibility without hardworking dairy farmers. Farms in Wisconsin are some of the biggest suppliers of dairy in the United States. Flip to page 30 to learn more about the Wisconsin dairy industry and some of the fine Wisconsin cheeses that we carry. Check out the Dom Villas line of Portuguese cheeses on page 19. Throughout three generations, the main characteristics of Dom Villas cheeses have been kept while adapting to the most recent technologies. Their milk comes from a unique geographical area in Portugal which creates cheese with inimitable quality and flavor. Till next time,

The Epicure Marketing Team

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US-1055 Flagship Reserve Cloth-bound | 1x16lb | $11.99/LB | Pre-Order Flagship Reserve is a special version of Beecher's signature Flagship cheese. It is made only on days when the milk composition is just right. In addition to using this special raw material, Flagship Reserve is traditionally cloth-bound and open-air aged. This method allows a 14 to 16% moisture loss during aging, concentrating the already rich flavor and producing a long finish.

US-1068 Marco Polo Pre-cuts | 20-27x6-8oz | $10.29/LB Beecher’s Marco Polo takes lightly milled and cracked green and black peppercorns and blends them with creamy cheese. The resulting cheese is rich in savory umami and butter notes. US-1094 New Woman Pre-cuts | 20x8oz | $10.29/LB Adding Jamaican Jerk spices creates a savory cheese that's earthy, nutty and spicy. With its complex, smoky flavor, New Woman is just as delicious melted into your favorite dish as it is on a cheese plate.

Fruit Spreads | 12x8.5oz | $37.99/CS CRO-128 Plum CRO-160 Sour Cherry CRO-150 Tangerine Fig Spreads | 12x8.5oz | $35.99/CS CRO-100 Original CRO-120 Orange CRO-125 Cocoa CRO-110 Original Bulk | 4x3.53lb | $49.99/CS Savory Spreads | 12x6.7oz | $36.99/CS CRO-200 Black Olive Tapenade CRO-210 Green Olive Tapenade

Dalmatia's authentic Fig Spread recipe is bold and intense with rich and sweet flavor notes. Every fig is hand-selected for quality, then gently cooked to preserve the essence of fig flavor in every bite!

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CRO-220 Quince | 12x7.7oz | $38.99/CS CRO-112 Sour Cherry Bulk | 4x3.53lb | $49.99/CS | Pre-Order Organic Spreads | 12x8.5oz | $40.99/CS CRO-170 Strawberry CRO-180 Apricot CRO-190 Blackberry 12x8.5oz | $39.99/CS CRO-192 Super Berry CRO-193 Organic Rose Hip CRO-194 Organic Hazelnut

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EXACT WEIGHT WEDGES | 6x4.2oz US-8380 Bluehorn | $27.49/CS

US-8381 Caveman Blue | $27.49/CS

US-086 Caveman Organic Blue 1x5lb | $16.99/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.

US-8382 Crater Lake Blue | $25.99/CS US-8383 Oregon Blue | $25.99/CS US-8384 Oregonzola | $27.49/CS

US-468 Chocolate Stout Organic Cheddar 4x10lb | $13.99/LB | Pre-order Rogue Creamery partnered with fellow B Corporation Hopworks Urban Brewery in Portland, OR to create a certified organic Chocolate Stout beer. During the cheesemake process, they pour the beer directly into the vat along with the cheese curds. As the cheese ages, it develops a sweet maltiness and subtle marbling that make it distinctive. A customer favorite!

US-8385 Smokey Blue | $25.49/CS

US-829 Smokey Blue Organic 1x5lb | $14.99/LB

US-827 Oregon Blue Organic 1x5lb | $13.99/LB

Smokey Blue is infused with unique aromas of barrel-aged vanilla, bread pudding, and candied bacon.

This cheese is approachable and fruity, with moderate “blue” flavor and a hint of sweet forest honey. It has a rich, creamy texture and a savory-sweet finish.

US-834 Blue Heaven Cheese Powder 18x2.4oz | $27.99/CS | Pre-order A versatile and fun shelf-stable powder made from a blend of Rogue Creamery Cheeses – perfect for the home or professional kitchen!

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Enhance your festive moments! Taking « Paysan » for Farmers and, « Breton » for Brittany, Paysan Breton

MADAME LOïK WHIPPED CHEESE PLAIN WITH GUERANDE SEA SALT FR-6000 Original | 8 x 5.29 oz |$24.49/CS

MADAME LOïK WHIPPED CHEESE GARLIC & FRESH HERBS

represents products from the western most part of France. The brand was created by our cooperative farmers in 1969: Our recipes, passed down

FR-6001 Garlic & Herb

from generation to generation, are

| 8 x 5.29 oz |$25.49/CS

an invitation to discover a culinary heritage that combines simplicity with the authentic flavors of Brittany and France. All of our products are free of preservatives, artificial colors and flavors. Perfect for a festive family meal!

TRADITIONAL BUTTER WITH SEA SALT FR-023 | 20 x 8.8 oz | $79.99/CS NOVEMBER 2021 | 6

L’ORIGINAL BRIE FR-143 | 1 x 7 lb | $6.99/LB

More information about our brand & our products, recipe ideas: www.paysanbreton.com/en

Lesley Stowe’s true passion for making and sharing delicious food is the inspiration behind the Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps. Baked in small batches, with the finest quality, visually appealing, familiar ingredients, Raincoast Crisps products elevate any occasion. 12x5.3oz | $43.99/CS CN-349 Apricot Ginger CN-350 Cranberry Hazelnut CN-351 Fig & Olive CN-352 Original CN-353 Rosemary Raisin Pecan CN-354 Salty Date & Almond

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WHIPPED CREAM VANILLA FROM MADAGASCAR

MADE WITH GRASS-FED ORGANIC CREAM AND NATURAL BOURBON VANILLA FROM MADAGASCAR. THIS WHIPPED CREAM IS LIGHTER IN SWEETNESS, FLUFFY FRESH, AND NEVER SYRUPY IN TASTE AND TEXTURE. THICK AND RICH; IT IS THE ONLY WHIPPED CREAM TO USE ORGANIC GRASS FED CREAM, REAL BOURBON VANILLA FROM MADAGASCAR, AND ORGANIC SUGAR. PLEASE PAIR WITH FRESH FRUIT, HOT BEVERAGES, AND MOST DESSERTS. FR-204 WHIPPED CREAM | 12x7oz | $43.49/CS

Artisan Crackers | 12x3.5oz | $26.49/CS AS-706 Cranberry Sunflower Seed AS-707 Fig & Black Olive From time-honored recipes, Olina's Bakehouse creates truly delicious artisan crackers. Each variety is baked to perfection and distinctively different in both flavor and texture.

AS-712 Olina Cracker Variety Club Pack | 7x10.9oz | $42.49/CS | Pre-Order Wafer Crackers | 12x3.5oz | $19.49/CS AS-709 Natural AS-708 Gluten Free Natural Simply Seed Flatbreads | 10x3.5oz | $28.99/CS AS-710 Gluten Free Ancient Grains AS-711 Gluten Free Pumpkin Seed

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NORM A NDY FONDUE CAMEMBERT, PONT-L'ÉVÊQUE AND LIVAROT ALL TOGETHER IN ONE CUP TO BRING THE BEST OF NORMANDY TO YOUR TABLE. FLAVORED WITH REAL CIDER AND CALVADOS FROM NORMANDY. SHARE IT UP TO 4 PERSONS

FR-1037 | 6x1.1lb | $45.99/CS

BEURRE D’ISIGNY AOP NORMANDY BUTTER

CAMEMBERT

IMPORTED FRENCH CAMEMBERT

MUSHROOMY FLAVORS, WITH INTENSE NOTES OF HAY, AND A RUSTIC GEOTRICHUM RIND WITH POWERFUL EARTHY AROMAS. THIS CAMEMBERT EVOLVES FROM A CHALKY LACTIC CENTER WHEN YOUNG TO A SILKY, CREAMY PASTE WHEN FULLY RIPENED.

FR-242 | 12x8.8oz | $96.99/CS

BEURRE D’ISIGNY IS A GRASS-FED BUTTER MADE FROM THE FINEST NORMANDY COW’S MILK, SLOWLY CULTURED OVER 18 HOURS, AND TRADITIONALLY CHURNED WITH AOP DISTINCTION. BUTTERCUP YELLOW WITH AROMAS OF FRESH CREAM AND NOTES OF HAZELNUT. GENTLY TANGY WITH MINERAL RICH SILKINESS FOR BOTH TABLE AND KITCHEN. FR-228 ROLLS | 20x8.8oz | $84.99/CS FR-229 BAR UNSALTED | 20x8oz | $89.99/CS FR-233 BAR SALTED | 20x8oz | $89.99/CS FR-1095 BAR SEA SALT NON-AOP | 10x8.8oz | $42.49/CS

BIO BUTTER

PONT L‘EVEQUE SOFT RIPENED CHEESE

A SOFT-RIPENED AND SMOOTH WASHED RIND CHEESE. THE FLAVORS OF THE ISIGNY STE. MERE PONT L’EVEQUE ARE COMPLEX AND CREAMY WITH NOTES OF MALT, APPLE AND FRESH DOUGH. TRADITIONALLY CRAFTED AND AOP DESIGNATED.

AB FRENCH ORGANIC CERTIFIED GRASS-FED AND AB FRENCH ORGANIC CERTIFIED. NATURALLY SLOW-CULTURED OVER 18 HOURS, BEFORE TRADITIONALLY CHURNING. IS BUTTER IS UNSALTED WITH A LIGHT TEXTURE AND A RICH GENTLY TANGY TASTE. FR-1094 UNSALTED ORGANIC | 10x7.05oz | $37.99/CS

FR-508 | 6x8.8oz | $54.99/CS

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WOOD RIVER TRUFFLE CHEDDAR GRUYERE CHEESEBOARD © DAIRY FARMERS OF WISCONSIN

REAL FARMS. REAL FLAVOR Burnett Dairy Cooperative is a farmer-owned cooperative based near Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Founded in 1896, we are one of the few remaining full-service cooperatives producing cheese today. With the guidance of our Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker®, our award-winning cheeses are Masterfully Made™ with inventive flavors and inspired quality for retail, deli and foodservice.

A LONG TRADITION OF UNSURPASSED QUALITY Burnett Dairy Cooperative has its roots in the Branstad (1897) and Wood River (1896) creameries, located in northwest Wisconsin, which boast a long tradition of serving dairy producers. In the 1960s, the two creameries merged and formed Burnett Dairy Cooperative at the Alpha location (named after its Alpha De Laval cream separator) They focused on Mozzarella and Provolone at first and then expanded into Cheddars and more innovation fusions. In 2013, Burnett Dairy Cooperative acquired the Cady Cheese Factory in Wilson, WI. Cady Cheese has a great history of cheesemaking going back to the early 1900s, with the first known cheesemaker hired in 1908. With this acquisition came a strengthening of cheesemaking experience for traditional longhorn cheeses and a shared passion for artisan specialty cheeses . Today, Burnett Dairy produces cheese under two leading retail brands — Wood River Creamery (Cheddar Gruyere specialty line) and Cady Creek Farms (traditional and specialty longhorns and blocks).

FROM FARM TO FLAVOR, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY We are involved in every step, from soil maintenance to animal health, to making and shipping cheese. We want to make sure the product we make is the best it can be. We’re proud to supply farmers with services and expertise essential to consistently producing premium agricultural products, including the highest quality milk that goes into making our cheese. Our dedicated staff includes a large animal veterinarian, animal nutritionists, and agronomists. We can think of no better way to have a significant impact on milk quality and production.

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MASTERFULLY MADE - YOUR SPECIALTY CASE SOLUTION These Cheddar Gruyere cheeses are aged to perfection in limited quantity to develop unique sweet and nutty notes.

ORIGINAL ALPINE STYLE

Created by our Master Cheesemaker, this cheese is truly an Original. US-1550 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

BLACK TRUFFLE

An aromatic and flavorful cheese perfect in any gourmet pasta dish. US-1551 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

SMOKED CRACKED PEPPERCORN

The smokiness combined with the peppercorns creates a rich flavor experience. US-1554 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CRACKED PEPPERCORN

A great cheese with a pleasant sweet flavor followed by notes of savory spice. US-1555 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

MANGO HABANERO

HERBES DE PROVENCE

US-1552 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

US-1557 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

CHIPOTLE GARLIC

APPLEWOOD SMOKED SEA SALT

A delicate combination of sweet and heat gives this cheese quite the kick.

A Southwest flavored cheese great for shredding on chicken or steak fajitas. US-1553 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

NORTHWOODS CHEDDAR

A creamy, handcrafted cheddar cheese with a full flavor and smooth finish. US-1556 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

This award winning cheese is great by itself or in any Italian dish.

The smoky and salty notes are ideal for slicing on a hamburger or sandwich. US-1582 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS | Pre-Order

MERKEN SPICE BLACK TRUFFLE

Spicy, smoky mixture accented by earthy Italian black truffles. US-1584 | 12x8oz | $34.99/CS

New

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THE SERGEANT PEPPER Sweet apple, smoked bacon and gooey cheese all smashed together between two slices of hearty bread. What more could you want?

INGREDIENTS 4 ounces Wood River Original Cheddar Gruyere 4 ounces Cady Creek Monterey Jack 2 tablespoons butter 1 head cauliflower, cut in small pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup rice flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup cold seltzer water (club soda) Vegetable oil for frying 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat large sauté pan over high heat. Add butter and cauliflower; sauté on high until brown, stirring so cauliflower doesn’t burn. Season with salt and pepper; remove to plate lined with paper towels; drain. 2. For batter: Whisk together flours, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in cold seltzer water until smooth. (Water MUST be cold for tempura-type batter.) Store batter in the refrigerator until ready to fry. 3. Heat 3-4 inches vegetable oil to 350ºF in fryer or deep pan. Dip onion slices into the batter to cover and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper-towel-lined plates and season with salt and pepper. 4. Heat grill over medium. Drizzle one side of each slice of bread with a 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; place 4 slices, oil-side down, on grill (or use panini press). 5. Top each slice with Pepper Jack, cauliflower, fried onions, and a slice of Cheddar, in that order. Place remaining 4 bread slices on top of sandwiches, oilside up. Grill, turning once, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

8 slices sourdough bread

COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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CADY CREEK FARMS IS PART OF BURNETT DAIRY A FARMER-OWNED COOPERATIVE IN WISCONSIN Founded in 1896, Burnett Dairy Cooperative is one of the few remaining full-service cooperatives producing cheese today. With the guidance of a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker, our award-winning cheeses are Masterfully Made with inventive flavors and inspired quality for retail, deli, foodservice and private-label customers.

NATURAL GOUDA

A premium slicing Gouda that tastes smooth, creamy and buttery. US-1591 | 12x7oz | $30.99/CS

HICKORY SMOKED GOUDA

ROSEMARY GOUDA

Now with even more great hickory smoked flavor!

Our award-winning Gouda with just the right amount of rosemary.

US-1592 | 12x7oz | $30.99/CS

US-1590 | 12x7oz | $30.99/CS

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• Our unique cheese making process gives Cady Creek Farms cheese better body, consistency, and flavor.

• Our young-matured Gouda is a perfect example of the type of Gouda that most Americans prefer with a slight nuttiness and a great creamy, springy texture.

• Cady Creek Farms cheese is made by a licensed Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker.

• We know that real milk from real farms equals cheese with real (and delicious!) flavor.

GOLD'N JACK

A mixture of our great Colby and creamy Monterey Jack. US-1594 | 12x7oz | $30.99/CS

MONTEREY JACK

All natural - smooth, creamy and buttery Monterey Jack. US-1596 | 12x7oz | $30.99/CS

PEPPER JACK

Our creamy and smooth Monterey Jack but with a peppery bite from Jalapenos and Habaneros. US-1597 | 12x7oz | $30.99/CS

• Our cheese has won awards at the World Championship Cheese Contest, the United States Championship Cheese Contest and the World Dairy Expo Championship. • Made with milk with No Artificial Growth Hormones. NOVEMBER 2021 | 15

FR-311 Triple Creme | 6x6.35oz | $52.99/CS A ripened soft cow's milk cheese with a sweet taste and smooth texture.

FR-322 Epoisses | 6x8.8oz | $65.99/CS The rind washed with Marc de Bourgogne delivers a powerful perfume of undergrowth and inside is a creamy paste.

FR-408 Langres AOP | 6x6.3oz | $46.49/CS Soft cow's milk cheese with an orange rind and characteristic hollow on top that develops over the 15 day aging period.

FR-316 Affine Au Chablis | 6x7.5oz | $50.49/CS | Pre-order An innovative combination of pasteurized cow's milk and the distinctive taste of Chablis wine.

FR-317 Le Pico | 8x3.5oz | $45.99/CS Under its slightly downy rind hides a creamy center, with a light typical goat taste.

Barely Buzzed

Cheddar Rubbed with Espresso and Lavender

US-1151 Wedges | 10x4oz | $30.49/CS US-1153 Quarters | 2x5lb | $11.49/LB

1st Place '07, '08, '09, '11, '15 American Cheese Society 3rd Place '12, '14 World Cheese Awards

Seahive

Cheddar Rubbed with Sea Salt and Honey US-1146 Quarters | 2x5lb | $10.49/LB | Pre-Order US-1152 Wedges | 10x4oz | $30.49/CS

4-oz cut 3rd Place 2018, 2019 World Cheese Awards 3rd Place 2011 American Cheese Society

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BEEHIVE cHEESE

Lactalis FR-439 Madrigal 1x26 lb | $7.29/LB

FR-516 Ossau-Iraty Istara | 1x10lb | $12.49/LB

FR-500 P'tit Basque Istara 600g | 6x1.25lb | $13.39/LB

FR-1050 Roquefort Societe Bee Halves | 2x3lb | $11.69/LB FR-560 Roquefort Societe Bee Wedges | 10x3.5oz | $32.99/CS

FR-246 Camembert in Tins France MDL | 12x4.5oz | $39.99/CS

FR-238 Camembert Le Chatelain | 12x8oz | $75.99/CS

FR-171 Brie in Tins France MDL 12x4.5oz | $40.99/CS

FR-1001 Comte De Montarlier Portions 6 Months | 7x7.76oz | $37.49/CS

FR-1060 Unsalted Butter 500G Tub | 8x17.6oz | $76.49/CS FR-221 Unsalted Butter 250G Tub | 40x8.8oz | $178.99/CS

FR-215 Butter Bar Salted | 20x7oz | $65.99/CS

FR-348 Valbreso Feta Portions | 12x7oz | $47.99/CS

FR-231 Butter Bar Unsalted | 20x7oz | $65.99/CS

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The iconic Fort des Rousses cellar, over 214 metres long, is where Charles Arnaud Grand Reserve cheeses are kept. The imposing Charles Arnaud cellar is dedicated exclusively to Comté cheeses reserved by cheese and dairy product sellers. The cheese rounds are selected on the spot by Master cheese makers. These are exceptional Comté cheeses matured for 12 to 36 months to delight the most demanding gourmets.

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Comté FR-260 Four Months | 1x80lb | $9.29/LB FR-261 Six Months | 1x80lb | $9.89/LB FR-267 Ten Months | 6x7oz | $32.99/CS Comté Quarters FR-247 Two Year | 1x22lb | $15.89/LB FR-253 Twelve Month Quarters | 1x22lb | $12.49/LB

Dom Villas was born as a recognition to the Villas Boas family, who are responsible for the original recipe of their cheese. Throughout three generations, the main characteristics of the cheese were kept while adapting the most recent technologies. All the production process is faithful to its handmade basis which is reflected in the main characteristics of the cheeses. All the ingredients used in the production of their cheese are carefully selected to guarantee a product of extreme quality.

NEW! Dom Villas Urban | 9x6.7 oz | $29.35/CS PG-410 Plain PG-411 Oregano and Onion PG-412 Sweet Pepper and Garlic

4 Pack Selection | 12x7 oz PG-400 Quadradinho | 4x500gr | $32.54/CS | Pre-Order

PG-425 Cheese Box Collection | 4x12.7oz | $31.18/CS

PG-420 Assorted Spices | $61.75/CS PG-421 Pepper Variety | $77.95/CS

Goat Cheese Crumbles | 12x4oz | $31.99/CS US-1367 LaClare Original US-1368 LaClare Honey US-1369 LaClare Garlic and Herb

Goat Cheese Logs | 12x4oz | $26.99/CS US-1362 LaClare Apple Cinnamon US-1364 LaClare Everything Bagel Spice US-1365 LaClare Maple Bourbon US-1373 LaClare Chipotle Honey US-1374 LaClare Fig & Honey US-1375 LaClare Zesty Ranch

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SAVENCIA Cheese

FR-255 Chaumes | 2x4lb | $11.49/LB A cow's milk cheese with a rich, golden creamy paste and a mellow nutty taste.

FR-605 St. Andre Mini | 6x7oz | $31.99/CS Miniature version of triple creme Saint Andre.

FR-1015 Ile De France Brie Bites | 60x0.9oz | $47.49/CS Each Brie Bite features the white rind, extra creamy texture and signature buttery flavor of Ile de France Brie.

FR-595 St. Albray | 2x4lb | $10.99/LB Mostly famous for its distinctive flower shape, this cheese has a complex flavor profile, with a creamy and meaty texture.

FR-319 Etorki | 2x10lb | $12.49/LB Sheep's milk cheese with a silky smooth texture and a nutty, almost burnt caramel taste. NOVEMBER 2021 | 20

FR-600 St. Andre |1x4lb | $10.99/LB St. Andre is a triple creme soft-ripened cheese covered with a satiny edible rind.

FR-608 St. Agur Blue | 1x5lb | $12.89/LB Handmade artisan blueveined cheese from the Auvergne region of France.

Abbey

Tipperary Cheddars have exceptional flavor characteristics, combining the purest ingredients with artisan cheesemaking expertise and technical skill. The smooth and mild Irish Castle, the Extra Sharp and 2 Year Cheddars are all premium Irish cheeses with world-class pedigrees. Tipperary’s extensive experience in, and understanding of, the manufacturing and applications of Cheddar cheese ensures continuous quality, taste and consistency.

IR-099 Extra Sharp Pre-Cuts 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

IR-103 Vintage 2yr Pre-Cuts 12x7oz | $40.99/CS

IR-102 Irish Castle Pre-Cuts 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

IR-105 Irish Butter Cookies 12x5.29oz | $28.99/CS | Pre-Order

They are perfect table cheeses, completing any cheese-board and providing the ideal finish to any meal. Tipperary cheeses are also an excellent ingredient in salads, quiches and as a topping for savory baked dishes and added to ready-made meals.

Ossau Iraty The pure sheep's milk for this natural rind cheese is collected exclusively from small dairy farms in the Basque country. FR-486 Aged 12 Months 1x10lb | $13.99/LB FR-492 Aged 4 Months 1x9.9lb | $10.99/LB Secret de Compostelle is a hard, pure sheep's milk cheese. An enticing mixture of flavors and a beautiful creaminess. FR-630 Secret de Compostelle 1x10lb | $11.49/LB

Made of 65% dark cherries and sweetened with cane sugar, this spread is divine with your favorite aged sheep's milk cheeses. FR-758 Agour Dark Cherry Jam 24x3.5oz | $84.99/CS

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Extra creamy Danish Blue has a soft texture, mild nutty aromas with hints of marzipan and the pleasant bitterness of sourdough. Rich and juicy, it is perfect for everything from grilled foods to grating, as the cooking process rounds off the sharp edges of this unique flavor. DK-000 Loaf | 1x4.4lb | $6.99/LB DK-006 Wheel | 1x6lb | $6.59/LB

Crafted from a traditional Danish recipe by master cheesemakers, Castello Havarti is a mild and aromatic cheese with just a hint of tanginess. Soft and creamy, its taste develops even more character as it matures. Havarti Chunks | 12x8oz | $45.99/CS DK-109 Dill DK-110 Jalapeno DK-111 Caraway DK-113 Herbs & Spices DK-116 Light Plain DK-108 Plain | 12x8oz | $44.49/CS

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These classic cheese cubes from Denmark are semi-firm and smooth with a rich, milky, slighty salty taste. Savor on its own or crumble on salads or on top of grilled chicken or fish. DK-127 | 6x5.25oz | $24.99/CS

Lurpak Butter Made with fresh cream, Lurpak Butter has a legendary subtlety and freshness. It is perfect to mix, fry, drizzle and bake into all kinds of creations. For a delightful seafood dish, try grilled lobster with Lurpak butter. DK-024 Unsalted DK-027 Salted 20x8oz | $76.99/CS

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Plentiful Platters Entertaining made easy.

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Cheese and charcuterie boards are a perfect option for entertaining, no matter the occassion or season. They're not only aesthetically pleasing, but the wide variety of flavors and textures are satisfying to the taste buds. A well-assembled array of cheeses, meats and accompaniments is sure to impress and spark conversation among your guests. Even better, there's no cooking involved and they allow for much creativity and customization to fit your guests' preferences and tastes. With the wide range of cheese, cured meats and accompaniments on the market, selecting products for your cheese board can be an daunting task, which is why we've created this guide to make your cheeseboard assembly a breeze!

Cheese: THE STAR OF THE SHOW 1

You can't have a cheeseboard without cheese! While selecting cheeses for your board, try to include a variety of cheese types with different ages, flavors, milk types and textures. Make sure to take your cheese out of the fridge at least 30 minutes prior to serving, as more flavor is released when your cheese is at room-temperature. Try these flavorful and unique cheeses for your board.

US-562 Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper | 1x9lb | $12.99/LB

FR-238 Camembert Mini Le Chatelain | 12x8oz | $75.99/CS

Lamb Chopper is an aged sheep's milk cheese with a buttery color, smooth texture and nutty, subtly sweet flavor. Aged three months, it's a real crowd pleaser

Camembert Le Châtelain is succulent, ripe, rich and creamy. Excellent served with light reds from the Loire Valley or champagne.

Charcuterie

US-1365 La Clare Maple Bourbon Goat Cheese Log | 12x4oz | $26.99/CS

DK-120 Danbo Caraway | 1x17lb | $4.49/LB

Sweet figs and honey are combi ned with La Clare Creamery's original goat cheese for a balance of sweet and rich flavors. Sweet, creamy, mild.

Danbo Caraway is a soft, sliceable Danish cheese studded with caraway seeds. The caraway taste is not too strong and impart a flavor reminiscent of rye bread.

Cured meats are an imporant aspect of any cheese board. They add savory flavor as well as color to your board.

Solera Chorizo US-557 Chorizo Ring Mild | 12x7oz | $63.99/CS US-558 Chorizo Ring Hot | 12x7oz | $63.99/CS US-502 Thin Sliced Chorizo | 12x3oz | $41.99/CS

Bayonne Ham FR-1120 Sliced | 10x3oz | $45.99/CS FR-958 Mandoline | 1x12lb | $13.99/LB Bayonne hams are air-cured for 12 months producing a classic ham that is rich in color, very tender and mild flavored with a hint of saltiness.

Solera's Spanish chorizo is slow-cured for over 5 weeks, allowing the ingredients to season slowly. Only Pimentón de la Vera is used, the best Spanish paprika.

Accompaniments

Accompaniments are the perfect opportunity to get creative. The options are truly endless for cheese board accompaniments, so choose whatever fits your taste. Options include crackers, bread, nuts, mustard, pickles, olives, fresh and dried fruits, and fruit jams. Here are a few ideas:

CN-350 Lesley Stowe Cranberry Hazelnut Crisps 12x5.3oz | $43.99/CS The creation of these crisps brought an even crisper conversation to entertaining circles. Tart, plump cranberries and toasty hazelnuts combine to create a perfect snack for the holiday season and beyond. Especially delicious with brie and aged hard cheeses.

SP-769 Can Bech Pairing Quince Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla | 12x2.47oz | $20.49/CS Very aromatic and versatile, Quince with Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla is the Just for Cheese sauce that pairs with all types of cheese. Made with Vanilla Bourbon from Madagascar, considered one of the highest quality vanillas in the world.

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Exact Weight Pre Cuts | 8x6.35oz SP-295 Garrotxa | $41.99/CS SP-296 Mature Buffalo | $46.99/CS SP-297 Mature Raw Sheep | $42.99/CS

Mature Buffalo "Suau" Semi-cured buffalo cheese. Suau has a

Pre-cut wedges of Montbru classics.

closed and soft texture, with a very

These Spanish cheeses never fail on a

particular aroma for a buffalo cheese. It

cheeseboard.

has a slightly sour taste that is delicious accompanied with quince and walnuts,

Ideal for cooking due to its low acidity level, melting texture and unique nutty aroma. SP-290 Bucheron Style Rulo | 1x2.2lb | $15.99/LB A cheese for those who start in the world of blue cheeses and gourmets looking for the most gentle and subtile aromas. Its delicate perfume of white flowers and its soft, creamy texture will have you coming back for more. SP-273 Blau de Cabra | 1x4lb | $13.99/LB | Pre-Order

a young red or a craft blond beer. SP-269 Mature Buffalo "Suau" | 2x2lb | $12.99/LB Wheels SP-274 Garrotxa | 2x3.75lb | $11.49/LB SP-276 "Sarro" Artisanal Goat Garrotxa | 2x2.2lb | $11.99/LB SP-278 Novell Goat | 1x3.3lb | $10.99/LB SP-270 Aged Buffalo Cheese | 2x3.75lb | $13.99/LB

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An iconic French specialty produced in the Adour Basin, in the heart of the Basque Country, Delpeyrat Bayonne Ham is aircured for 12 months, producing an exceptional ham that is rich in color, tenderness, and mildly flavored with only a hint of saltiness. FR-1120 Sliced | 10x3oz | $45.99/CS FR-958 Mandoline | 1x12lb | $13.99/LB

CROC BITES AS-805 | 12x8x0.75oz | $38.99/CS Pre- Order

Bayonne HAM

EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR AS-800 | 12x7oz | $36.89/CS

SMOKED SHARP CHEDDAR

CLASSIC WHITE CHEDDAR

AS-803 | 12x6oz | $36.89/CS

AS-804 | 12x7oz | $36.89/CS

SHARP CHEDDAR

GRAND RESERVE CHEDDAR

AS-802 | 12x7oz | $36.89/CS

AS-812 | 2x5lb | $4.99/LB

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AMANTI

Guacamole Cheese Daily Dairy's latest Dutch Craft cheese, Amanti Guacamole is the new addition to the Amanti range of specialty cheeses. Combining Aztec cuisine with a full-fat Gouda cheese in a cosmopolitan marriage of spice, bites and creamy textures. This cheese caters to modern tastes, but stays true to traditional recipes and ingredients. Created by adding a blend of avocado and lime juice with touches of chili, tomato, onion and a hint of garlic. It's not a stretch to say that after centuries, guacamole just got better! ND-156 Wheel | 1x10lb | $9.49/LB

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Try Amanti's delicious flavored goudas! With 7 different flavors, it'll be hard to choose your favorite.

Enjoy the intense flavor of a fine mature Gouda cheese combined with aromatic hops and beer. Produced to an authentic recipe from Gouda, using only the best Dutch milk. They then add a unique beer, made according to the traditional method used at the Paulus Abbey, and ripen the

cheese for about twelve weeks until the flavor is just right. The result is a fine Dutch Gouda that blends the gentle saltiness of a well-matured cheese with the fresh, slightly bitter fruitiness of Paulus Beer. A cheese that will leave you wanting more.

ND-320 | 1x4lb | $8.49/LB ND-334 | 16x7oz | $73.99/CS

MOCCA D'OR

Joining Daily Dairy Gouda and Mocca d’Or coffee creates a rich, aromatic cheese with a sweet taste of caramel and coffee. ND-340 | 1x4.4lb | $12.49/LB

The strong characteristics of Frysk Hynder Whiskey inspired Daily Dairy to create a strong and pure Whiskey cheese for daring cheese lovers! ND-332 | 1x4.4lb | $11.49/LB

FRYSK HYNDER

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"In Wisconsin, we treat our cows with kindness and respect. After all, without their hard work we wouldn't have a livelihood. Wisconsin farmers strive to offer the most comfortable, clean bedding and living conditions possible. Dairy cows have access to feed, as well as fresh, clean water 24 hours a day. Regardless of the type of barn, dairy farmers focus on proper ventilation and protection from the elements."

WISCONSIN'S

FLAVORS OF FALL STRONG FARMS, STRONG FUTURE. THE DAIRY FARMERS OF WISCONSIN ADVOCATES AND SUPPORTS THE MULTIPLE DAIRY FARMS ACROSS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO HELP BUSINESS THRIVE AND EXPAND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES DOMESTICALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD. You can't think of Wisconsin without thinking of cheese! Wisconsin dairy farmers have been making cheese for over 175 years. Combining art and science in a tradition so rich you can taste it. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc., dba Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, is a non-profit organization funded entirely by Wisconsin's dairy farm families. The organization has been created to increase the sale and consumption of Wisconsin milk and dairy products. In 1983, Wisconsin dairy farmers voted to establish a milk marketing order. For every 100 pounds of milk produced and marketed in the state, 10 cents goes to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin to promote Wisconsin-

produced dairy products. An additional five cents goes to the National Dairy Promotion & Research Board for generic dairy promotion activities at the national level.

milk produced in the state of Wisconsin or processed cheese made exclusively with natural cheese produced in the state of Wisconsin in licensed facilities using bovine milk."

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's primary mission is to "Grow demand for Wisconsin milk." Key Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin roles within Wisconsin’s dairy industry include: establishing new markets, funding dairy-related research, educating consumers about the quality and nutritional importance of Wisconsin milk and dairy products, and showcasing the important economic contribution that dairy makes to their communities and their state.

Find your next favorite cheese by reading on to see some of our finest Wisconsin cheese producers.

"Wisconsin Cheese" means natural cheese made from bovine

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P INE RIV E R Nestled in Wisconsin’s hilly countryside, dotted by dairy farms, and near the Lake Michigan shore, Pine River has been crafting award-winning cheese spreads and confections since 1963. Pine River Cold Pack Cheese Spread is made by blending cuts of Grade A Wisconsin Natural Cheddar, aged nine months, with cream and other real dairy ingredients until a smooth texture is achieved. Herbs, spices or nuts are

added to create their award-winning flavors. Cold Pack Spread | 12x8oz | $29.99/CS US-4600 Horseradish US-4601 Port Wine US-4602 Garlic Herb US-4604 Sharp Yellow Cheddar

DI B RU N O BRO S . Made in Wisconsin and rooted in the traditional recipes developed long ago in their Italian Market store front, DiBruno's cheese spreads are some of their most popular products. With a cheddar base and selection of flavors ranging from hot and spicy to smooth and delightful, there's only one way to discover your favorite.

US-1522 Provolone & Chianti US-1523 Port Wine & Cheddar US-1524 Pinot Grigio & Fig US-1525 Cheddar, Horseradish & Smoky Bacon US-1526 Roasted Garlic & Herb US-1527 Smoked Gouda, Beer & Pimento

6x7.6oz | $17.99/CS US-1520 Abbruzze Spicy US-1521 Gorgonzola

D E E R CRE E K Deer Creek Cheese strives to bring the very best and most consistent cheeses to the marketplace by hand selecting outstanding specialty vats, as well as working with some of the very best cheesemakers in Wisconsin to develop and handcraft superb unique originals and renovate classic heritage cheeses, in order to share with cheese lovers everywhere the simple pleasure of enjoying an exceptional piece of cheese. Deer Creek partners with some of the finest Master Cheesemakers in the state of Wisconsin in a collaboration effort by taking creative avantgarde ideas and blending them with the Master Cheesemakers skills that they have honored over the years to create originals or revived classics from Wisconsin's dairy history. US-1352 Vat 17 World Cheddar | 2x5lb | $9.89/LB US-1353 Vat 17 World Cheddar Pre-Cuts | 12x6oz | $62.99/CS US-1354 The Blue Jay Wheel | 1x6lb | $9.99/LB US-1355 The Blue Jay Wedges | 12x5.3oz | $47.99/CS NOVEMBER 2021 | 32

WIDMER'S CHEESE CELLAR Widmer’s Cheese Cellars settled here in the heart of one of the richest cheese making areas in America more than 90 years ago. Embracing the manufacturing techniques which have been handed down through generations of European and Wisconsin cheese makers, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars carefully produces some of the finest Brick, Cheddar and Colby cheeses in the world.

US-9403 Aged Brick Cheese Bulk | 2x 5lb | $6.79/LB US-9406 Mild Brick Cheese Bulk | 2x5lb | $5.29/LB

ROT H C H E E S E Inspired by their Swiss heritage, Roth Cheese proudly calls the rolling hills of Wisconsin home. Roth cheeses are handcrafted in their little corner of the world, Wisconsin, by a team of cheesemakers and their supporting crew. Buttermilk Blue is crafted with fresh, local milk and cellar-aged for 2+ months for the creamiest taste and texture. Tangy, yet mellow; this blue is an easy choice for cooking, crumbling or serving on a cheeseboard. US-599 Butter Milk Bleu Aged 2 months | 1x6lb | $7.49/LB US-601 Moody Blue | 1x6lb | $8.49/LB

E L LSWO RT H CRE AM E RY From the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds taste like no other because they are crafted with only rBST free milk from 450 family farms throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Their unique packaging process produces the freshest tasting Wisconsin cheese curds, tested to have a shelf life that exceeds 6 months when kept refrigerated and unopened. The oxygen is taken out of the bags – yet the cheese remains loosely packaged. The longer the cheese remains inside the sealed/unopened package the more

enriched the cheddar flavor becomes. They are high in calcium and protein, contain no added sugars, no carbs, zero trans fats, are glutenfree and made from rBST free milk. US-1531 Cheese Curds | 16x16oz | $68.99/CS

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CA DY CRE E K FA RM S Award-winning Goudas produced at the Cady Cheese plant in Wilson, Wisconsin. Gouda is one of the most popular cheeses worldwide. It can vary in flavor depending how it is made and aged. Cady Creek Farms mild Gouda has a rich, buttery, slightly sweet flavor.

Cady Creek Goudas | 12x7oz | $30.99/CS US-1590 Rosemary US-1591 Creamy US-1592 Hickory Smoked

MA PLE LE AF C H EES E CO. Back in 1910, a group of local family farms looked to establish a consistent, trustworthy market for their rBST-free milk and Maple Leaf Cheese Co-op was born. Fast forward to the present, Maple Leaf is still locally farmer-owned and recently celebrated 100 years in the cheesemaking business. Cheeses at Maple Leaf reflect the pride and care exhibited by small family farms that utilize quality milk to make handcrafted cheeses. You'll love the Gold Medal World Champion English Hollow cheddar. It is a 1-year aged cheddar. It was in the top 20 cheeses in the 2018 World Championship Cheese Contest and won the 2008 World Champion for the Cheddar category. Great for snacking and cooking, you can taste the love put in this cheese. Aged Cheddar is a sharp-tasting cheese originally made in the English village of Cheddar, in Somerset. US-639 English Hollow Cheddar | 1x28lb | $6.49/LB

S A RTORI Sartori Parmesan is sweet, mellow, nutty, and perfectly mature. Because Parmesan accompanies so many foods so graciously, Sartori offers it in every form you could ask for. Cheese bags | 16x8oz US-1436 Shredded | $41.99/CS US-1434 Shaved | $41.99/CS US-1432 Grated | $42.99/CS

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FROMAGERIE

Guilloteau

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The story of Fromagerie Guilloteau begins nearly 14 years before the now-famous cheese company’s formation by a French cheese producer named Jean-Claude Guilloteau. Through a key encounter between Guilloteau and scientists for the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), the creation of the special industrial process called ultrafiltration was developed and successfully patented in 1969. Guilloteau then went on to start his own company, Fromagerie Guilloteau in 1981 with a focus on producing an expanding line of top-quality cheeses made exclusively with the ultrafiltration process.

FROMAGER D'AFFINOIS FR-542 Le Petit Fromager | 8x5.29oz | $31.99/CS FR-367 Truffles | 2x4.4lb | $119.99/CS FR-372 Garlic & Herb | 2x4.4lb | $81.99/CS FR-373 Plain | 2x4.41lb | $77.99/CS FR-515 Chévre (Florette) | 1x2.21lb | $11.69/LB FR-552 Brebis (Rocastin) | 1x2.2lb | $10.99/LB FR-950 Excellence | 1x4.4lb | $43.99/CS

Ultrafiltration is a special industrial process in which milk is filtered through a sieve to partially eliminate small molecules such as water, lactose and mineral salts. The mineral salts that are maintained during this process make Fromager d’Affinois (and all Guilloteau cheeses) two to four times richer in calcium than a Brie or Camembert cheese.

FR-954 Bucheron Goat Log Du Vivarois | 1x2lb | $20.99/CS

SAINT ANGEL FR-889 St. Angel Triple Creme Red Label | 2x1.7lb | $9.69/LB

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. 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.

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US-819 Sliced Jambon de Paris | 12x6oz | $40.49/CS US-817 Sliced Jambon Sec | 12x3oz | $39.99/CS US-737 Bloc de Foie Gras de Canard | 6x6.5oz | $159.99/CS | Pre-Order MOUSSE | 8x5.5oz | $29.99/CS US-690 Mousse Truffee Sleeve US-691 Mousse Foie Canard Porto Sleeve

US-963 Crème Fraîche 12x8oz | $32.49/CS A deliciously rich cultured cows' cream with a thick, creamy texture and a slightly tart, nutty flavor.

US-966 Mascarpone 12x8oz | $23.49/CS Rich, decadent and luscious Italian-style cream cheese made from fresh, Vermont cream.

82% Cultured Butter | 18x8oz | $51.99/CS | Pre-Order US-9885 Sea Salt US-9886 Unsalted Deliciously cultured, ridiculously creamy butter made from fresh Vermont cream. This cultured butter has wonderful notes of buttermilk and hazelnuts.

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Well-balanced salt and spice makes Bleu d'Auvergne a perfect companion for cooking or for winding down with some Barsac dessert wine. It is still produced by centuries-old traditional methods, salted by hand and ripened slowly. FR-016 Bleu D'Auverge Or Dome RM 4x2.75lb | $8.69/LB

Saint Nectaire Auvermont is a semi-soft, uncooked pressed cheese salted in brine and ripened for at least 28 days. This dense cheese has a silky texture with a soft acidity, and its taste is similar to that of Reblochon with hints of hazelnut and mushrooms. FR-621 St. Nectaire Auvermont 2x4lb | $7.69/LB

FR-088 Bleu D'Auverge Milledome 2x6lb | $6.49/LB

France’s response to Stilton, Fourme d’Ambert is the ideal blue. The flavor is buttery, salty, and full, with a nice kick of an earthy flavor on the final note. FR-089 Fourme D'Ambert Milledome Pasteurized | 2x4.5lb | $6.59/LB

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

FR-371 Fourme D'Ambert Or Dome | 2x5.5lb | $8.69/LB

FR-530 Raclette Livradois 1x7lb | $6.99/LB

Montboissié du Haut Livradois is made from a single milking and vegetable ash is added for purely as a nod to its origins. Because it is a washed rind cheese, the aroma is pungent. However, its flavor is surprisingly mild.

FR-532 Raclette du Haut Livradois Unpasteurized 1x15lb | $7.79/LB

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WG-025 Mushroom Brie 2x5lb | $10.99/LB

WG-023 Cambozola Black Label 2x4.4lb | $9.99/LB Triple cream soft ripened cheese with blue veins and unique natural gray mold on the exterior.

WG-020 Cambozola Blue 2x5lb | $9.49/LB A triple cream, soft ripened cheese with blue veins. Deliciously creamy and mild with a hint of blue; a perfect beginners blue.

Triple cream soft ripened cheese with mushrooms. The mushrooms are hand-picked in Germany at the optimum time to ensure the best flavor.

WG-055 Bavarian Limburger St. Mang 6x6.35oz | $27.99/CS Limburger is a semi-soft surface ripened cow’s milk cheese notable for its strong, pungent aroma and buttery, sweet flavor.

WG-090 Rougette Bavarian Red 2x5lb | $10.99/LB

WG-027 Grand Noir Blue 1x5.5lb | $9.99/LB

With its orange washed rind and buttery consistency, this decadent triple-cream softripened cheese provides an attractive appearance on any table.

Premium blue cheese with a luscious and creamy texture. Each wheel is hand-dipped in a protective black wax and ripened for 8 weeks.

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Briette | 10x4.4oz | $24.99/CS WG-580 Creamy & Blue WG-581 Creamy & Mild WG-582 Creamy & Buttery Red Always creamy fine cheese in a fresh pack. Briette cheeses are made in the same traditional method as Champignon's premium specialty cheeses.

ND-210 | 1x9lb | $10.99/LB

ND-219 | 1x22lb | $8.99/LB ND-220 | 1x22lb | $8.99/LB

ND-216 | 1x10lb | $8.49/LB

ND-165 | 1x18lb | $14.99/LB

Lamb Chopper® is Cypress Grove's only sheep milk cheese, but that’s not its only claim to fame. Lamb Chopper has a buttery color, smooth texture, and is mild on the palate, but don’t equate “mild” with “lack of complexity” — this is a nutty, subtly sweet cheese that’s semi-firm and meltable, thanks to the higher fat in sheep milk. Aged three months, Lamb Chopper® is a real crowd pleaser and a favorite with kids — some might even call it the “type O” cheese. US-562 | 1x9lb | $12.99/LB

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DEEP B

lue cheese is the name given to cheeses that contain cultures of one or two types of blue mold: Penicillium roqueforti or Penicillium glaucum. These molds thrive in low oxygen environments and feed on milk proteins. Blue cheese is aged in temperature controlled environments, usually in caves. In order to get the veining that is characteristic of blue cheese, the cheese is needled purposefully by cheesemakers, so that the molds can spread into these crevices. Other types of blue cheeses are compacted in a way to leave air holes that allows the mold to travel inside.

It is thought that blue cheese was invented by accident, when a cheese maker had a little too much to drink and accidentally left a loaf of bread in a moist, dark cave. He returned a few weeks later to find that the mold had covered his bread, and the surrounding cheese. He decided to taste the moldy cheese and discovered a delicious dairy delicacy! There are three common types of blue cheese: Stilton, Gorgonzola, and Roquefort. Roquefort is a sheep's milk cheese known for its sharp, tangy flavor and creamy texture and is one of the oldest known cheeses. Gorgonzola is a cow's milk blue cheese produced in Northern Italy that has a robust and aromatic "funky" flavor. The first step to making blue cheese is to heat the milk then add starter culture. The starter culture causes the milk to separate into curds and whey. Then, mold spores are added--either Penicillium roqueforti or Penicillium glaucum--along with rennet. Once curds form, the cheese is pressed into the desired shape, salted, then left to dry. As it dries, the cheesemaker needles the cheese to allow the mold to travel into the cavities and create the signature veining. The cheese is left to age for the desired amount of time, on average about 2 months. The longer a blue cheese is aged, the more pungent the flavor. NOVEMBER 2021 | 42

Blue cheeses are extremely versatile. They are great paired with a stout beer or a sweet and fruity wine. They make a handsome addition to a cheeseboard paired with dried or fresh fruit and add a flavorful punch when crumbled on a salad. There are so many different varieties of blue cheese for every taste, whether you like it light or funky. This feature is full of blue cheeses that are bound to become favorites.

CHEESE

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Original Blue is great as a standalone table cheese, for topping salads, melting onto burgers and steak, mixing into pasta or risotto, incorporating into scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes, and so much more. Pair with red wine like Cabernet and Zinfandel, where the fruit forward berry flavors and a hint of spicy chocolate play nicely with the peppery finish of the cheese. Pair with malt-centric beers such as Lagunitas Brewing Company's Hairy Eyeball and Imperial Stout. Last but certainly not least, Original Blue and vintage port are outstanding together! US-170 | 1x6lb | $9.49/LB

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BOLD B E AU T I F U L B LU E S

Deer Creek The Blue Jay is made using a recipe in which five tengallon cans of cream are added to each vat, The Blue Jay is rich in texture with strong buttery notes. We then crush juniper berries to release their perfume and infuse them throughout to complement the Blue strain’s unique botanical essence. The result is a bold, yet utterly creamy Blue with a delicately piney bouquet that blooms in your mouth. While The Blue Jay is wonderful with any of our suggested pairings, try it melted on a New York Strip for a truly decadent meal.

Award-winning Maytag Blue Cheese is made in small batches from the milk of Holstein cattle from local Iowa dairy farms. Maytag Dairy cheesemakers add Penicillium Roqueforti spores to the completed product to give their Maytag Blue Cheese its distinctive green veining. The cheese is then aged in caves located in the hills of Maytag Dairy Farm, where it is exposed to cool temperatures with high levels of humidity. The result is an award-winning artisanal cheese that is moist and creamy yet crumbly in texture that is slightly pungent with a lemony finish. Each wheel and wedge of Maytag Blue Cheese is handwrapped in decorative foil. US-036 | 1x4lb | $13.49/LB

US-1355 | 12x5.3oz | $47.99/CS

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Flor Del Cadi is a traditional aged hard cheese with a firm texture. Tasty, balanced and persistent, with great personality. SP-030 | 2x3lb | $8.49/LB

Neu Del Cadi bloomy rind, soft cheese with a creamy texture, mild flavor and aromas of truffle, mushrooms and wet pastures that become increasingly complex. SP-032 | 2x5lb | $8.49/LB | Pre-Order

Urgelia is a semi-soft, washed rind and aromatic cheese with PDO. Creamy texture and aromas with notes of nuts, moss and mushrooms. SP-031 | 2x5.5lb | $8.49/LB

1x10lb US-281 Sharp Cheddar Yellow | $47.99/CS US-282 Special Reserve X Sharp Yellow Cheddar | $53.49/CS 12x8oz

Tillamook cheddars are produced with the highest quality milk from local farms, created in the traditional cheese-making method.

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Just For Cheese is a line of signature pairings especially created for cheese. Fresh cheese requires a subtle pairing to balance with its soft texture.

12x8.4 OZ | $36.49/CS SP-745 classic SP-746 With Nuts SP-747 Orange SP-748 Fig

Quince Paste is a sweet, thick jelly made from the pulp of the quince fruit. Can Bech makes theirs with simple ingredients: quince, sugar, lemon, and toppings (fig, orange, and walnut). These natural pastes are gluten-free and made with no preservatives. Enjoy a Spanish cheese plate by pairing these flavorful fig pastes with Manchego cheese and Marcona almonds.

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Premium Swiss

Chocolate Fondue Crafted with the perfect blend of creamy, decadent Swiss dark chocolate, Mifroma Premium Swiss Chocolate Fondue is the ultimate treat and makes for a delectable dessert experience! Pairs perfectly with chunks of tropical fruit, salted snacks, or whole ripened berries. Easily prepared in the microwave or on stove top! US-1016 | 12x7oz | $44.99/CS

SW-512 Raclette Slices | 12x7oz | $47.99/CS SW-044 Smoked Raclette Slices | 8x5.3oz | $31.99/CS | Pre-Order SW-045 Truffle Raclette Slices | 8x5.3oz | $53.99/CS | Pre-Order NOVEMBER 2021 | 48

SW-516 Swiss Fondue Express | 12x5.3oz | $37.99/CS SW-510 Swiss Fondue Boxed | 10x14oz | $47.99/CS

SW-068 Gruyère AOP Wedges | 8x7oz | $44.99/CS

SW-514 Gruyere Shredded Cups | 9x3.5oz | $29.99/CS

SW-069 Gruyère Cavern Wedges | 8x7oz | $52.99/CS

SW-067 Swiss Emmentaler Wedges | 8x7oz | $38.99/CS

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NW-040 Bulk | 2x5.5lb | $78.46/CS

A mild semi-soft, part skim cheese made from cow’s milk, Jarlsberg has a buttery, rich texture with a mild, nutty flavor. It is an all-purpose cheese, good for cooking and for snacking.

Ski Queen Gjetost is a typically Norwegian full fat goat's milk cheese with a fudge-like texture and sweet caramel flavor. Ski Queen’s unique sweet taste is caused by the natural caramelization of milk sugar during production. It is great for flavoring sauces or incorporating into a sweet fondue.

IR-062 Wheel | 1x22lb | $5.99/LB NW-055 Lite | 1x11lb | $5.99/LB NW-060 Loaf | 2x12lb | $5.99/LB

Old Amsterdam is a premium aged gouda cheese made from cow’s milk. It has a firm texture, deep color, and smooth, rich and robust flavor. Compared to other aged Goudas, Old Amsterdam is not dry, crumbly, or salty. It has a smooth texture, which makes it soft in the mouth, and easy to cut or slice. Its texture is firm enough to grate, and it makes a delicious accompaniment to a glass of wine or beer. ND-203 Wheel | 2x11lb | $8.99/LB NOVEMBER 2021 | 49

EPICURE SPECIALS Daily Dairy

UK-177 | 2x3.3lb Classic 5 Layer Cheese

ND-362 VSOC Platinum Gouda 5 Year Exact Weight

54 5

99/CS 12x5.3oz

25/LB

50 off

US-368 Smoked Gouda Links

3 4

29/LB $

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12x10.5oz

12x4oz

US-1572 Plain US-1573 Garlic

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

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92/CS

2x2.2lb

US-1576 Rondin Plain Log

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Blacksticks Blue

GR-062 Feta | 12x7oz $

1x7lb

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UK-200 | 1x5.5lb

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Yellow Hill Butter

ND-345 Pumpkin Gouda

49/LB

49/CS

89/CS

75/LB

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Kaaslands

4x6lb

FR-069 3K 60/LB

06/CS

IT-770 | 12x7oz

Greek Family Farms

Brie d’Amir

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Fetalia Feta

52 3 26 2

Lillé Goat

5 Layer Cheese

74/LB 1x10lb

50 off

Trésors Gourmands

Butter 85% | 12x4oz US-1700 Chili Pepper US-1701 Chocolate US-1702 Cinnamon Sugar US-1703 Garlic & Herb US-1704 Maple Syrup US-1705 Original

FR-918 Sea Salt FR-919 Rosemary FR-920 Poppy & Pepper FR-921 Garlic & Herbs FR-922 Olive Oil & Basil FR-923 Whole Grain

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29/CS 12x3.3oz

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La Gruta Del Sol

La Gruta Del Sol Nuts SP-914 Caramelized Sunflower Seeds

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SP-018 Tres Leches 180G Wedges

SP-011 Tres Leches

40/LB

2x7lb

49/LB

29/LB 1x7lb

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94/LB

1x3.96lb

54 54 41

CY-500 Original

70/CS

12x8.8oz

9x8.8oz

32 34 40

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50 off

05/CS 12x5.3oz

SP-086 6 Months 150G

75/CS

12x5.3oz

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SP-087 12 Months 150G

15/CS 12x5.3oz

Sheep’s Milk Cheese 150 G Wedges SP-090 Rosemary SP-092 Brandy

38 43

12x5.3oz

SP-091 Truffle

55/CS 12x5.3oz

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00/CS $

50 off

Thistle Hill UK-151 New York Cheesecake | Pre-order

50/LB

2x2.2lb

La Gruta del Sol Fig Cakes

White Stilton | 2x2.2lb UK-154 Apricot UK-155 Mango & Ginger UK-156 Cranberries UK-158 Blueberries UK-163 Raspberry Prosecco

49/LB

La Gruta del Sol Ibérico SP-494 Iberico

69/LB 2x7lb

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UK-160 Cranberry Wensleydale | 2x2.2lb

15/CS

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6x8.5oz CN-800 Amazing Maple CN-801 Dijon by Anton (Smooth) CN-802 Double C Dijon (Coarse) CN-803 Grainy Creole CN-804 Horseradish CN-805 Hot Russian w/ Honey CN-806 Orange & Ginger CN-807 Sweet & Smokey CN-808 Triple Crunch CN-809 XXX Hot CN-810 Black Harp (Beer) CN-811 Bordeaux CN-812 Sweet Russian (Honey) CN-813 Honey & Garlic CN-814 Balsamic Fig & Date

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SP-085 3 Months 150G

1x4.41lb

Kozlik’s

12x8.8oz

04/CS

49/CS

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70/CS

Kynthos Halloumi

Manchego 150 G Wedges

49/CS

SP-917 Marcona Almonds Fried & Salted

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CY-510 Cubed

1x7lb

SP-096 Brandy

CY-502 Spicy

1x7lb

SP-089 Truffle

1x4.41lb

8x6.35oz

SP-064 Rosemary

8 10 8

75/CS

25/CS

Flavored Sheep’s Milk Cheese Wheels

SP-915 Caramelized Pecans

SP-916 Marcona Almonds Sauteed & Salted

SP-974 Original SP-975 Almond

4 4

29/LB 1x11.02lb

SP-976 Date & Walnut

49/LB 1x11.02lb

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