Epicure Foods Magazine | November 2022

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NEW! Brillante Reine Triple Creme Buttery, creamy, purely luxurious. This soft-ripened cow's milk cheese is enriched with cream, giving it an unrivaled rich and velvety texture.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Even though Wisconsin is just one state of 50, they craft nearly half of the nation’s specialty cheese! Learn more about the Wisconsin dairy industry and some of the state's wonderful cheeses.

NEW! Can Bech Just for Cheese Holiday Set Get ready for the Holidays with this festive product from Can Bech!

Singing the Blues Pairing wine with the pungent flavors of blue cheese can be tricky, but don't fret--we have curated our favorite pairings for you to enjoy.

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NEW! Sartori Cheddar Sartori Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar and Farmhouse Cheddar are a culmination of over 80 years of innovation and craftsmanship. These Italian-inspired white cheddars are guaranteed to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences.

Family Feast 'Tis the season for giving! Give the gift of full bellies with these shareable appetizer recipes.

NEW! Lye Cross Farm Organic Cheddar Handcrafted organic cheddar carefully matured for a full flavor and firm, silky texture.

Epicure Foods's story begins in 1971 when founder Damir Drezga imported his very first pallet of Gouda from the Netherlands. Today, over 50 years later, Epicure has grown to importing quality cheese, charcuterie, and various gourmet products from all around the globe.

The perfect charcuterie and cheese pairing. Grilling sausages and hot dogs at a backyard cookout. A sip of robust red wine with a bite of sliced salami. These experiences are the foundation of Brooklyn Cured. Brooklyn Cured is based on the cross-cultural traditions of curing and smoking meat to transform it into products that are delicious and meaningful.

Cabot 10 Pound Prints | 1x10lb

US-235 Pepper Jack | $3.99/LB US-234 Monterey Jack | $3.99/LB

US-050 Extra Sharp Cheddar | $5.49/LB

US-028 Sharp Cheddar | $5.29/LB US-034 Habanero Cheddar | $5.89/LB

McCadam

1x10lb | $4.99/LB

US-232 X-Sharp Yellow Cheddar US-233 X-Sharp White Cheddar

12x5oz | $58.99/CS

US-8800 Finocchiona US-8801 Hot Soppressata US-8802 Sweet Soppressata US-8804 Rye Whiskey Orange US-8805 Mezcal & Lime US-8806 Bourbon Sour Cherry US-8807 Belgian Ale Lemon Zest US-8808 Pork w/ Black Truffle US-8803 Lamb & Pork with Za'atar | $71.99/CS

WHEELS

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Castello Marinated Feta is made using a classic recipe to create a full flavor with a balanced, tangy finish and slightly crumbly texture. The feta cubes are marinated in an

with fresh herbs and garlic that enhances any simple meal. Castello feta is creatively crafted in Denmark from fresh cow's milk and cream.

Bellentani

S A L A M I

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

Bellentani Salami is made of high quality 85% lean pork. It is made from whole muscle, no trimmings. This results in less "stringiness" and an overall great eating experience. It is less greasy than other salami, allowing the its robust flavor personality to shine.

Chubs | 12x7oz | $58.99/CS

US-480 Tuscan Herb Coated US-482 Italian Dry Salami US-483 Red Pepper Coated US-484 Black Pepper Coated

US-485 Combo Pack | 24x7oz | $117.99/CS

Chorizo Rings | 12x7oz | $70.99/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 lean meats that are hand trimmed. Aging is not forced, resulting in more flavor and a smoother texture.

Serrano Ham SP-106 Thin Sliced | 12x3oz | $59.99/CS SP-108 Block for Slicing | 1x9.7lb | $14.29/LB

Fully cured and ready to eat! Solera Serrano Ham is all natural with no added nitrates or nitrites. This boneless Serrano Ham is rich with a robust Spanish flavor. Perfect for slicing. Cured like Prosciutto di Parma but with a distinctive Spanish personality.

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

This semi-soft goat’s milk cheese covered with fresh Rosemary has a soft and creamy texture delicately punctuated by the aroma of the Rosemary coated on the cheese. The subtle flavor of the Rosemary lends its personality to the cheese creating its distinct flavor.

thankfulfor wisconsin

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.

"Wisconsin Cheese" means natural cheese made from bovine 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."

There’s a reason when you think of Wisconsin, you think of cheese. Even though Wisconsin is just one state of 50, they craft nearly half of the nation’s specialty cheese!

It’s no wonder this state is known for its cheese, Wisconsin offers the world’s only Master Cheesemaker program. You’ve heard of a Ph.D., but have you heard of a PhCheese? Otherwise known as the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program, this rigorous study of cheese is an elite accomplishment earned by only 80 talented cheesemakers in Wisconsin. In fact, it’s one of only two such certifications in the whole world!

From curds to cheddar, blue to brick, Wisconsin cheesemakers can do it all. They like to blend tradition with innovation in order to create a wide variety of cheeses that you just can’t get anywhere else. Find your next favorite cheese by reading on to see some of our finest Wisconsin cheese producers.

kindred creamery maple leaf

The People of Kindred Creamery believe in the importance of personal integrity fairness, equity and responsibility to the community. Kindred Creamery believes that how cows are treated not only builds their contentment but leads to higher quality cheese. Doing the right thing for animals and family farms is also doing the right thing for the quality of the cheese made.

US-1465 Natural Smoked Gouda | 12x7oz | $44.99/CS

US-1466 Ghost Pepper Colby Jack | 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

US-1467 Spicy Sriracha Jack | 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

US-1468 Forage Mushroom & Scallion Jack | 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

US-1469 Sweet Fire Mango Jack | 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

US-1470 Hickory Smoked Cheddar | 12x7oz | $44.99/CS

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.

English Hollow Cheddar is a sharp-tasting cheese originally made in the English village of Cheddar, in Somerset. Maple Leaf's version is made in the rolling hills of Southern Wisconsin. Great for snacking and cooking, you can taste the love put in this cheese.

US-639 Wheel | 1x28lb | $6.29/LB

sartori

For generations, Sartori has partnered with Wisconsin family farms to do one thing: make great cheese.

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. This way, “Will you please pass the Parmesan?” can always be answered in the affirmative.

Bags | 16x8oz | $39.99/CS US-1432 Grated US-1434 Shaved US-1436 Shredded

Merlot Bellavitano Wedges US-893 | 12x5.3oz | $38.99/CS

Garlic & Herb Bellavitano Wedges US-1481 | 12x5.3oz | $38.99/CS

Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar US-1482 | 12x5oz | $37.99/CS

Farmhouse Cheddar US-1483 | 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

deer creek

Deer Creek partners with some of the finest Master Cheesemakers in the state of Wisconsin in a collaboration effort by taking creative avant-garde 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.

Vat 17 US-1352 Blocks | 2x5lb | $10.99/LB US-1353 Pre-cuts | 12x6oz | $67.99/CS

The Blue Jay US-1354 Wheel | 1x6lb | $10.29/LB US-1355 Wedges | 12x5.3oz | $49.99/CS

The Doe US-1381 Wheel | 1x12lb | $8.99/LB

dibruno bros. cady creek farms

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: try them all!

All-Natural Spreads | 6x7.6oz | $18.99/CS US-1520 Abbruzze Spicy US-1521 Gorgonzola US-1522 Provolone Chianti US-1523 Port Wine Cheddar US-1524 Pinot Grigio Fig US-1525 Cheddar, Horseradish & Bacon US-1526 Garlic & Herb US-1527 Smoked Gouda Beer

Award winning traditional longhorns and deli horns produced at Cady Cheese™ plant in Wilson, WI. Cady Creek's unique cheese making process gives Cady Creek Farms cheese better body, consistency, and flavor, and makes slicing a breeze.

12x7oz | $29.99/CS

US-1590 Rosemary Gouda US-1591 Creamy Gouda US-1592 Hickory Smoked Gouda US-1594 Gold'n Marble Jack US-1596 Monterey Jack US-1597 Pepper Jack US-1598 Triple Pepper Gold'n Jack

wood river creamery pine river

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

Cheddar Gruyere | 12x8oz | $39.99/CS US-1550 Original US-1551 Black Truffle US-1552 Mango Habanero US-1553 Chipotle Garlic US-1554 Smoked Cracked Peppercorn US-1555 Roasted Red Pepper US-1556 Northwoods Cheddar US-1557 Herbes de Provence

Pine River combines more than five generations of experience in the cheese business with today's precision processing techniques to make their cheese spreads. They take pride in the quality of the cheese spreads that they manufacture and of their standout customer service. Having the rich resources of Wisconsin's dairy products right in their backyard help create Pine River's award-winning spreads. The plant is nestled in a hilly landscape, dotted with dairy farms, near the Lake Michigan shore. It is truly special being rooted in America's Dairyland.

Cold Pack Spreads | 12x8oz | $26.99/CS US-4600 Horseradish US-4601 Port Wine US-4602 Garlic & Herb US-4604 Sharp Yellow Cheddar

In 1910, Inés Rosales Cabello recovered an old family recipe for the Olive Oil Torta. Since then, the company has been carrying the tradition of hand-crafting each and every torta, following the original recipe.

Inés Rosales's olive oil torta is an emblematic product of Seville. Their taste is both savory and sweet with a touch of anise. Each olive oil torta is made by hand and individually wrapped in special wax paper.

T ortas | 10x6.34oz | $29.99/CS

SP-870 Original Olive Oil SP-871 Rosemary & Thyme SP-872 Sea Salt & Sesame SP-873 Orange SP-874 Cinnamon

Mini Tortas | 12x4.44oz | $25.99/CS

SP-878 Original with Anise SP-879 Manchego Cheese

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.

ND-203 Wheel | 2x11lb | $9.49/LB

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.

IR-062 Wheel | 1x22lb | $6.99/LB

NW-055 Lite | 1x11lb | $6.99/LB NW-060 Loaf | 2x12lb | $6.99/LB

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.

NW-040 Bulk | 10x2.2lb | $6.29/LB

UK-022 Pre-pack | 12x7.05oz | $42.99/CS UK-140 Prints | 1x11lb | $6.79/LB

Aged on the Dorset Coast, Coastal Cheddar is often characterized with a distinctive crunch – a result of the calcium lactate crystals which form naturally in the cheese as it matures.

UK-810 Cheddar with Truffle | 2x2.8lb | $8.69/LB

Ford Farm Cheddar blended with prized black truffles. The aroma of the truffles infuses the cheddar to create a flavor that is so heady it will truly knock your socks off -- truffle lovers, you will not be disappointed!

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 | $14.99/LB

FR-492 Aged 4 Months 1x9.9lb | $11.99/LB

Black cherry marmalade, 65% AGOUR fruit: perfect to accompany sheep cheese.

FR-758 Agour Dark Cherry Jam 24x3.5oz | $84.99/CS

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 | $12.29/LB

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 | 12x7oz | $47.99/CS

BEURRE D’ISIGNY

AOP NORMANDY BUTTER

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.

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 | $102.99/CS

FR-228 UNSALTED ROLLS | 20x8.8oz | $89.99/CS

FR-229 BAR UNSALTED | 20x8oz | $92.99/CS

FR-233 BAR SALTED | 20x8oz | $92.99/CS

FR-1095 BAR SEA SALT NON-AOP | 10x8.8oz | $45.99/CS

BIO BUTTER

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.

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.

FR-508 | 6x8.8oz | $57.99/CS

FR-1094 UNSALTED ORGANIC | 10x7.05oz | $39.99/CS

Blue cheese is crumbly, soft, or creamy with a characteristically sharp, piquant flavor. Enjoy it with a variety of wines. Here are some pairing suggestions for your next gathering...

Blue cheese is classified as any cheese with marbled veins of blue or blue-green mold. In todays blue cheese making, Penicillium roqueforti mold is added to the cheese production. To ensure even distribution of mold through-out the cheese, oxygen is inserted through the surface of the cheese by thin needles or skewers. Over time, the blue mold matures in the air tunnels which forms the distinctive marbled blue look. Due to its unique nature, blue cheese has a pungent, salty and tangy flavor that distinguishes it from other cheeses.

Blue Maytag Wheels

Fromager D'affinois Bleu FR-365 | 8x6oz | $54.99/CS | Pre-order

Fromager d’Affinois Bleu

If you are after an introduction blue vein cheese, Fromager d' Affinois Bleu is the one to try! Conveniently shaped into a pavé (paving), it is mild, creamy, slightly tangy and sweet in flavor. A go-to when packing for a picnic or to have on a gourmet cheese platter for two.

This soft blue cheese is divine with poached pears and muscatels. Dry white wines are scrumptious with Fromager d' Affinois Bleu cheese.

Each wheel and wedge of Maytag Blue Cheese is cave-aged to perfection and individually hand-wrapped in signature foil. Enjoy alongside your closest friends and family!

Port paired with this blue cheese enhances the sweetness of the wine while balancing the super savory, salty blue cheese. Port bursts with flavors of casis, redcurrant and plum.

cheeses are salty, savory, or sweet with complex black pepper notes.

Deer Creek The Blue Jay

ten-gallon cans of cream are added to each vat, The Blue Jay is rich in texture with strong buttery notes. Juniper berries are then curshed to release their perfume and infuse the cheese throughout to complement the blue strain’s unique botanical essence.

Pinot Noir is a versatile red wine which pairs very well with this tangy blue cheese. Pinot Noir wine is a light to medium-bodied with fruit notes of berries or cherries. The sharp sweetness of The Blue Jay blue cheese contrasts beautifully with the smoothness of pinot noir.

Blue Wheel

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

Sweet Chenin Blanc pairs well with blue cheese due to it's high acidity that cuts through the richness of the cheese. Chenin blanc is a white wine grape variety from the Loire Valley of France. It has a blend of sweetness and zingyness.

Blue cheese is believed to have been discovered by accident in Roquefort, France when a young boy was eating bread and ewes' milk cheese saw a beautiful girl in the distance. He left his meal in a cool cave and when he returned months later found his leftovers had turned into what is now called blue cheese.

Point Reyes Original Blue

This raw cow’s milk cheese from the coast of Northern California is known for its milky white base, blue-green veining, creamy texture and somewhat stronger flavors.

Cabernet Sauvignon is strong and pungent with a smooth finish it pairs perfectly for this blue cheese. Both the blue cheese and wine are strong and full bodied to bring out the richness of the cheese. That's why Point Reyes Original Blue cheese is such a compoimentary choice for this pairing..

Parmesan Cheese Bags 16x8oz |

US-1436 Shredded US-1434 Shaved US-1432 Grated

Fine, artisan wedges for all your cheese needs. Each wedge is crafted with top quality milk from Wisconsin family farms that Sartori has worked with for generations.

Bellavitano Wedges 12x5.3oz | $38.99/CS

US-893 Merlot US-1481 Garlic & Herb

Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar 12x5oz | $37.99/CS | US-1482 Farmhouse Cheddar 12x7oz | $39.99/CS | US-1483

H E N R I Hutin

The Fromagerie Henri Hutin was founded in 1922 by Henri Hutin, Master Cheese Maker. Thanks to his know-how, the cheese plant has never ceased to evolve in the production of Brie, and of soft ripened, pressed soft ripened and spreadable fresh speciality cheeses... Today La Fromagerie Henri Hutin from Dieue-sur-Meuse enjoys an excellent reputation on the export market and is known for meeting the consumer's expectations and demands. Vegetarian friendly!

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Brie Couronne 1Kg 60%

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FR-038 Brie Couronne Chives 60%

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FR-039 Brie Couronne Pepper 60%

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Cricketers Extra Mature Cheddar is resonant in flavor, with a long lingering balanced maturity of which the founding fathers would be proud.

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

FR-490 Montboissie 1x7lb | $7.79/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-530 Raclette Livradois 1x5lb | $7.49/LB

FR-532 Raclette du Haut Livradois Unpasteurized 1x15lb | $8.49/LB

Saint Nectaire Auvermont is a semisoft, 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 | $8.49/LB

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 | $9.49/LB

FR-088 Bleu D'Auverge Milledome 2x6lb | $7.59/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

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FR-322 Epoisses | 6x8.8oz | $66.99/CS

The rind washed with Marc de Bourgogne delivers a powerful perfume of undergrowth and inside is a creamy paste.

FR-317 Le Pico | 8x3.5oz | $46.99/CS

A true cheese from the French terroirs, made from goat's milk. Under its slightly downy rind hides a center which evolves with maturing.

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FR-586 Jacquin Selles/Cher Fresh Rond

$32.99/CS

FR-661 Onetik Chabrin Goat Pyrenees

FR-502 Pierre Robert Rouzaire

FR-705 Jacquin Valencay Ash 6x10.5oz | $47.99/CS

FR-999 Pyrenees Bethmale Chevre Affinage 2 Months 1x8lb

FR-390 Joaquin Cornilly

festive moments!

Taking « Paysan » for Farmers and, « Breton » for Brittany, Paysan Breton represents products from the western most part of France. The brand was created by their cooperative farmers in 1969: Their recipes, passed down from generation to generation, are an invitation to discover a culinary heritage that combines simplicity with the authentic flavors of Brittany and France. All of their products are free of preservatives, artificial colors and flavors. Perfect for a festive family meal!