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October CONTENTS
26 Sheep Thrills
October 27th is National Hug a Sheep Day! Check out how you can commemorate this un-baaa-lievable holiday with some sheep's milk cheeses.
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In Italian, Toma means “wheel of cheese made by the farmer himself.” What better way to describe this, Point Reyes' most versatile, any time, any table cheese. All natural, pasteurized, semi-hard table cheese with a waxed rind.
Point Reyes doesn’t play favorites, but the cheese that started it all holds a special place in their hearts. Point Reyes’ Original Blue has been produced on their family farm since 2000. California’s classic style blue cheese is rindless, all-natural and gluten-free. The addictive flavor is bold with hints of sweet milk and a peppery finish. • US-170 • 1x6LB • $9.59/LB
• US-177 • 1x9LB • $9.19/LB
Inspired by the sheer natural beauty of their coastal climate and locale, Bay Blue is a rustic-style blue cheese reminiscent of Stilton. It is known for its mellow flavor and sweet, salted caramel finish. • US-176 • 1x6LB • $11.49/LB
Coupole • US-968 • 6x6.5oz • $46.99/CS
St. Albans • US-938 • 9x2.82oz • $33.99/CS
Cremont
• US-979 • 6x5oz • $32.99/CS
CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTING DELICIOUS DAIRY AND HOLIDAY CHEER SINCE 1984. © 2018 Vermont Creamery
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SLICED CHORIZO Sliced Spanish-style, spicy air dried sausage. A time honored recipe from Spain, but handmade in the USA. • US-776 • 12x4oz • $30.99/CS
SLICED JAMBON SEC Sliced French-style dry cured ham. Made from the rear haunches of the pig, it is carefully cured over 14 months with just enough salt to preserve it while also allowing the meat to remain tender and sweet to the taste. • US-817 • 12x3oz • $35.99/CS SLICED SAUCISSON SEC AUX HERBES de PROVENCE Sliced air dried sausage with Herbes de Provence. A time honored recipe from the Pyrenees mountains of France, but handmade in the USA. • US-798 • 12x4oz • $30.99/CS
SLICED SAUCISSON SEC Sliced air dried sausage. A time honored recipe from the Pyrenees mountains of France, but handmade in the USA. • US-799 • 12x4oz • $30.99/CS
Bloc de Foie Gras de Canard Block of Fattened Duck Liver made with pure foie gras – a highly prized delicacy of the southwest region of France – Sauternes wine, cognac and spices. • US-737 • 6x6.5oz • $148.99/CS • PRE-ORDER Pâté | Mousse | 6x8oz
• US-700 • $24.49/CS • US-699 • $31.99/CS • US-713 • $29.99/CS Pâté de Campagne A classically prepared coarse pâté made of ground pork, onions, garlic and spices.
• US-703 • $28.99/CS
Mousse du Périgord Chicken liver & turkey liver mousse with black truffles.
Mousse de Foie de Canard au Porto A creamy duck liver mousse with pork and Port wine.
Mousse Truffée Les Trois Petits Cochons’ best selling mousse. Pork & chicken liver mousse with truffles.
Mousse Royale au Sauternes A silken mousse featuring goose liver, cepes and Sauternes wine.
• US-704 • $33.99/CS
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Mackenzie Creamery
Artisan Chèvre Cups Mackenzie Creamery produces award-winning, handcrafted, 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. US-1235 Apricot Ginger US-1236 Cognac Fig US-1237 Sour Cherry Bourbon US-1238 Sweet Fire (Black Raspberry Habanero)
12x4.5oz $56.99/CS Croccantini Minis | 12x3oz | $17.49/CS US-1410 Original US-1416 Roasted Garlic US-1418 Rosemary Croccantini Minis | 12x6oz | $27.99/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
Dolcetini | 12x8oz | $25.49/CS US-1425 Chocolate US-1426 Cinnamon US-1427 Meyer Lemon US-1428 Vanilla OCTOBER 2018 |6
Try the Pumpkin Goat Log paired wth your favorite crackers this Autumn season!
Montchevre's milk is slowly drained and folded with high quality ingredients right away to ensure rich and smooth texture that chefs and consumers know and love. With so many fun and delicious flavors, these award-winning fresh goat cheese logs are sure to be a perfect addition to a variety of your favorite meals.
Goat Logs | 12x4oz | $26.99/CS US-135 Pumpkin (PREORDER) US-136 Fig & Olive US-145 Assorted US-146 Plain US-147 Garlic & Herb US-148 Pepper US-154 Honey US-157 Cranberry & Cinnamon US-158 Peppadew US-159 Lemon Zest US-204 Blueberry Vanilla US-336 Truffle | 12x4oz | $39.99/CS
Vermont Smoke & Cure has been consciously crafting delicious smoked meats and meat snacks since 1962 using responsibly sourced meats and simple ingredients combined with the highest quality spices and herbs.
Realsticks Crafted with lean beef and/or pork raised free of antibiotics or added hormones for nourishing real meat protein.
Chipotle Original Cracked Pepper Beef & pork with chipotle pepper Beef & pork with classic spices US-573 • 48x1oz • $43.49/CS US-572 • 48x1oz • $43.49/CS BBQ Beef with medium spicy BBQ US-574 • 48x1oz • $43.49/CS
Spicy Italian Pork with fennel, red pepper, garlic US-1490 • 48x1oz • $43.49/CS
Summer Sausage
Uncured Summer Sausage has a clean, tangy flavor from slow fermentation and is made without sodium nitrite. Made with beef and pork raised without antibiotics or added hormones and vegetarian fed. Spices include pepper, cardamom, ground mustard seed and garlic powder.
Turkeysticks Crafted with lean turkey raised free of antibiotics or added hormones for nourishing real meat protein.
Uncured Pepperoni Classic flavor, slightly smokey & spicy US-580 • 48x1oz • $43.49/CS
Honey Mustard Balanced and slightly sweet US-579 • 48x1oz • $43.49/CS Ancho Pepper Mexican peppers and spices US-578 • 48x1oz • $43.49/CS
US-576 • 12x6oz • $41.99/CS
Smoked Pepperoni
So much flavor, thin slices go a long way. Try slicing to top your pizza, into spaghetti sauce, or onto a cheese plate. Uncured and made with pork raised without antibiotics or added hormones and vegetarian fed. Spices include paprika and swiss chard powder. US-575 • 12x6oz • $45.99/CS
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FR-1070 Raclette Smoked Brezain 1x13lb | $8.49/LB
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FR-1072 Raclette Haut Unpasteurised White Wine 1x14lb | $6.99/LB
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FR-1074 Raclette Square With Pepper 1x14lb | $6.49/LB
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FR-025 Boursin Garlic & Herb 12x5.2oz | $39.99/CS
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FR-184 Brillat Savarin Affine Delin Brand Cup 3x1.1lb | $43.99/CS
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FR-223 Echire Butter Bar Unsalted Blue 20x8.8oz | $83.99/CS
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FR-224 Echire Butter Salt Green Label 20x8.8oz | $83.99/CS
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FR-272 French Emmental Blocks Ermitage 2x6.6lb | $4.19/LB
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FR-530 Raclette Livradois 1x8lb | $5.89/LB
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FR-532 Raclette Du Haut Livradois Unpasteurised 1x15lb | $6.59/LB
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FR-621 St. Nectaire Auvermont 2x4lb | $6.29/LB
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US-765 Queso del Valle Queso Blanco 12x8oz | $33.59/CS
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US-769 Queso del Valle Queso Fresco 12x8oz | $33.59/CS
D US-760 Karoun String Cheese (Original) 12x8oz | $37.59/CS US-761 Karoun String Cheese (Caraway Seed) 12x8oz | $37.59/CS
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US-767 Yanni Grilling Cheese with Jalapeno 12x8oz | $33.59/CS K US-607 Fontiago Loaf 2x7lb | $7.19/LB L US-640 Sweet Grass Dairy Green Hill Camembert 8x7.5oz | $58.99/CS J
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US-644 Sweet Grass Dairy Pimento Cheese Spread 8x8oz | $31.99/CS
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ND-037 Edam Baby Balls 6x2lb | $5.29/LB
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ND-050 Edam Loaf 2x6lb | $4.99/LB
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A AS-500 Waterwheel Fine Wafer (Original) 12x3.5oz | $22.49/CS B AS-501 Waterwheel Fine Wafer (Sesame & Poppy) 12x3.5oz | $22.49/CS C
AS-502 Waterwheel Fine Wafer (Tuscan) 12x3.5oz | $22.49/CS
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SP-500 Idiazabal (Smoked) D.O. 2x6.6lb | $8.99/LB
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SP-064 Manchego Rosemary 2x6lb | $8.59/LB
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CRO-888 Paski Sir 2x5lb | $14.19/LB
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Ricotta Salata 2x7lb | $3.49/LB
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Ricotta Limone Baked Cheesecake 9x7oz | $38.99/CS
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Ricotta Almond Baked Cheesecake 9x7oz | $38.99/CS
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Asiago Mezzano D.O.P Aged 4-6M 1x20lb | $5.79/LB
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DK-131 Fontina Danish 1x15lb | $3.99/LB
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DK-137 Havarti Light Danish 1x8lb | $3.69/LB
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DK-138 Havarti Light Dill Danish 1x8lb | $3.69/LB
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UK-069 Stilton Blue Belvoir Halves 1x9lb | $7.29/LB
UK-023 Double Gloucester and Chives 2x5lb | $6.29/LB
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UK-703 Westminster Rustic Red 12x7oz | $36.49/CS
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Hand-Rubbed Artisan Cheeses
When you take a bite of Beehive Cheese, it melts like butter in your mouth. That’s because Beehive Cheese is made from the creamiest milk in Utah and lovingly crafted into superior cheese by a family who shares a passion for the artisan way of life.
PRE-CUT WEDGES 10 x 4 oz | $28.99/CS US-1152 • SEAHIVE (Local Honey & Sea Salt Rubbed) US-1154 • TEAHIVE (Bergamot Orange Tea Rubbed) US-1151 • BARELY BUZZED (Espresso & Lavender Rubbed) US-1150 • BIG JOHN’S CAJUN US-1155 • APPLE WALNUT SMOKED US-1157 • RED BUTTE HATCH CHILE Beehive’s curds are a fresh, delicious treat. They take pride in coming up with just the right combination of fresh local ingredients to project a serious squeak with every bite. Enjoy Beehive Cheese Curds as a snack right from the pack or get fancy and make your own poutine.
BARELY BUZZED QUARTERS US-1153 | 2 x 5 lb | $10.99/LB BIG JOHN’S CAJUN QUARTERS US-1156 | 2 x 5 lb | $9.99/LB TEAHIVE QUARTERS US-1145 | 2 x 5 lb | $11.49/LB SEAHIVE QUARTERS US-1146 | 2 x 5 lb | $10.59/LB
RED BUTTE HATCH CHILE QUARTERS
US-1149 | 2 x 5 lb | $11.49/LB
Cheese Curds
10 x 4 oz | $24.99/CS
US-1147 • BEEHIVE SQUEAKY BEE CURDS US-1148 • BEEHIVE RAGIN' CAJUN CURDS
Ewephoria Aged Made with pasteurized sheep’s milk from a small, family farm and aged for at least one year, Ewephoria is an incredibly creamy, crunchy, sweet and nutty gouda style treat. Butterscotch, sugar cookie flavors make it especially ideal for dessert. ND-290• 1x10lb • $10.39/LB
Honey Bee Goat Cheese
CHEESELAND KoKos Coconut Cheese Made with fresh, pasteurized cow’s milk and a healthy dash of organic coconut cream, it’s a delightfully unique cheese with a nutty taste and a touch of refreshing sweetness. Enjoy it with fruit or thinly sliced with crisp crackers. ND-292 • 1x10lb • $8.19/LB
Made with a drizzle of honey added to pure, pasteurized goat milk for a cashew-like nutty sweetness. Slightly sweet, full of flavor, yet not strong or salty. Easy to slice, grate or cube, wonderful in salads or as a snack with fruit. ND-291• 1x9lb • $9.49/LB
Delft Blue Cheese This cow’s milk blue cheese is very rich and creamy. It has a distinctive buttery flavor with a subtle sweet finish. Texture is firm enough to slice and it’s superb when melted. An excellent dessert cheese.
KoKos Banana Cheese
ND-293 • 1x7lb • $8.69/LB
ND-294 • 1x9lb • $8.19/LB
Made with fresh, pasteurized cow’s milk, a healthy dash of organic coconut cream and some banana added for extra flavor and creaminess. This tropical cheese is delightfully unique with a slight nutty taste and a touch of refreshing sweetness. Pairs well with melted chocolate.
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FR-468 6Month | 2x7lb | $9.89/LB FR-483 Cave Aged 3Month | 2x7lb | $7.59/LB FR-484 12Month | 2x7lb | $9.69/LB
Abbaye
Ste Mere
Isigny's Mimolette is made from the finest Normandy milks. These are distinguished by their exceptional richness, high fat content, high levels of protein and vitamins, as well as by their lactic bacterial flora that is characteristic of the Isigny terroir.
Mimolette
This washed rind cheese with a semi soft texture has a smooth fruity taste with a slightly funky finish. This is a St. Paulin style cheese, also a Trappist cheese, which means the cheeses are brushed by hand with a brine solution to develop flavors and ripen the cheese. Abbaye St. Mere is creamy and buttery, yet firm enough for slicing.
FR-603 •2x4lb • $9.99/LB
Der scharfe Maxx THE FEISTY BULL Like the design of its label, the first bite of Der scharfe Maxx is unexpected. This washed-rind cheese from Switzerland lets its presence be known, but is more aromatic than its bite. The fruit-forward flavor and extra creaminess is developed as it carefully ages. A true show-stopper in a cheese case and quickly becoming a cheese lover’s favorite. MADE IN SWITZERLAND | RAW COW’S MILK | AGED 5+ MONTHS
SW-600 Der scharfe Maxx Wheel • 1x15lb • $10.99/LB
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Dalmatia Spreads
The unique Mediterranean coastal region of Croatia is the inspiration for the brand Dalmatia. Their flavorful sweet and savory spreads are made from the best local and regional ingredients available. Each fig is inspected by hand for quality, before being gently cooked into their signature Fig Spreads.
Organic Spreads
CRO-170 Strawberry CRO-180 Apricot CRO-190 Blackberry 12x8.5oz • $38.99/CS $36.69/CS
Fig Spreads
CRO-100 Original CRO-120 Orange CRO-125 Cocoa 12x8.5oz • $34.99/CS $32.49/CS CRO-110 Original Bulk 4x3.53lb • $47.99/CS $43.99/CS
Fruit Spreads
CRO-128 Plum CRO-160 Sour Cherry 12x8.5oz • $36.99/CS CRO-150 Tangerine 12x8.5oz • $38.99/CS $34.49/CSQuince CRO-220
Savory Spreads
CRO-200 Black Olive Tapenade CRO-210 Green Olive Tapenade 12x6.7oz • $36.99/CS $33.69/CS CRO-250 Red Pepper Spread 12x7.1oz • $39.99/CS $33.49/CS
12x7.7oz • $37.49/CS $34.89/CS
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National
Month Brick oven, deep dish, thin crust, New York style, neapolitan, Sicilian, stuffed crust, Detroit Style, Greek, pan crust; the list goes on and on. There are many different styles of Pizza just in the U.S. alone, but did you ever wonder what the first pizza was like? Or who were the ones who ate it? The word "pizza"is said to have derived from the Latin word "pinsa" which means flat bread. There are many different theories as to the origin of pizza, but it all depends on your perception of pizza. If you think pizza is a flat bread cooked in an oven then its origins date back to ancient times in the Middle East. If your idea of pizza is a flatbread with toppings then its origins go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans as they would top flat breads with oil, herbs and spices which we still consume today as focaccia breads. Now, if when you think of pizza, you're thinking of a hot bread, melted cheese, simmering tomato sauce and toppings then it originated in Naples, Italy. This is the pizza that we are all familiar with and love. In the 1700s street vendors and informal restaurants would sell pizza to the poverty-stricken residents of Naples. Neapolitans were able to enjoy pizza often as it was inexpensive and could be consumed quickly without utensils. This style of eating with your hands was looked down upon and was often quoted as "disgusting" by contemporary Italian authors. After Italy's unification, King Umberto I and Queen
Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend has it that the King and Queen grew tired of their French haute cuisine diet and asked for a variety of pizzas to try from the city's most popular pizza chef Raffaele Esposito of Da Pietro Pizzeria (today it is known as Pizzeria Brandi). The pizza that the queen enjoyed the most was called pizza mozzarella, which was a pizza Raffaele topped with red tomato sauce, white mozzarella and green basil to represent the colors of the Italian flag. Apparently the Queen enjoyed this pizza so much that she wrote Raffaele a letter thanking him, a letter which to this day still hangs on the walls of Pizzeria Brandi. In return Raffaele renamed the pizza to pizza margherita. Pizza then started to make its way to other countries in the late 1800s as Italians began migrating and bringing their delicious recipes with them. The first United States Documented Pizzeria G. Lombardi's was opened in 1905 by Gennaro Lombardi in New York City on 53 1/2 Spring St. Today the pizzeria is run by Gennaro's grandson Gennaro III and you can still visit the famous pizzeria at their new location on 32 Spring Street. No matter which style you prefer, there is a pizza for everyone. This October enjoy your pizzas with some mouth-watering toppings that will have you thinking it was love at first slice!
TOPPINGS Aloha Fromage Pizza . . . $18.99/CS Try this twist on the classic Hawaiian Pizza. Spread Le Roule pineapple on your Ham pizza to create the ultimate hawaiin and French combo. This creamy cheese is rolled with Real pineapple pieces creating an even sweeter and melt in your mouth taste. FR-579 • 6x4.4oz • $18.99/CS
Unfor"Goat"able Pizza . . . $28.99/CS Made from Montchevre's prime quality goat milk, Montchevre's crumbled Goat Cheese has a beatutiful tang and freshness that makes it ideal as a pizza topping. top your next greek style pizza with Montchevre's Crumbled Goat cheese to add a fresh fresh goaty sensation to your dish. US-051 • 12x4oz • $28.99/CS
Baby Blue Pizza Bites . . . $6.69/LB Extra Creamy Danish Blue has A fine, nutty, blue mold aroma with hints of marzipan and a soft bitterness of sourdough. Try this topped on mini pizza appetizers with roasted garlic, sweet tart balsamic glaze and aromatic thyme to add a big flavor to a small plate! DK-000 • 1x4.4lb • $6.69/LB
Everyday I'm Trufflin pizza . . . $11.49/LB This is no average semisoft cow's milk cheese, a judicious amount of black truffles are added to into the paste of the cheese giving it a savory taste. Sottocenere al tartufo is aged in ashes and it is also aged in a coat of nutmeg, cloves, coriander, cinnamon, licorice, anise, fennel, and a hint of truffle oil on the rind. Combine your truffle cheese pizza with Mushrooms, bacon or Italian sausage for a Savory taste bud sensation. IT-305 • Sattocenere Truffles • 1x12lb • $11.49/LB
Sheep-ishly Sweet Pizza . . . $6.99/LB This creamy, semisoft sheep’s milk cheese is manufactured in the countryside of Rome with locally collected milk and aged about one month. Known as a “caciotta” for its small form, Cacio de Roma is the classic table cheese from Italy with a semi-firm texture and mild sweet flavor. This cheese melts easily, which makes it perfect for pizzas. Top your pizza off with nuts and fruits for a pizza thats too sweet to resist. IT-012 • 2x4lb • $6.99/LB
SaVvy Sausage pizza . . . $7.89/LB This wonderful cheese is aged in natural caves high in the mountains, underneaththe magnificent Chateau d’Annecy, where the company has been aging cheeses forover forty years. Made from raw milk, with a relatively high fat in dry matter, gives the cheese a full, rich flavor. The rind is grey and mottled, with speckles of yellow and red. The cheese features a milky and mild flavor with hints of butter, walnuts and herbs. FR-632 • Tomme Savoie Traditionelle • 1x4lb • $7.89/LB
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GR-053 Barrel Aged Feta Pre-Packs • 6x6oz • $20.99/CS
GR-051 Traditional Feta Pre-Packs • 12x7oz • $39.99/CS
Mt. Vikos Barrel Aged Feta is made authentically by a small family dairy in central Greece using fresh milk from sheep and goats. To give a more robust flavor, it is aged for 4 months in beech tree barrels, a rare but traditional technique.
GR-050 Barrel Aged Feta BULK • 1x8lb • $59.99/CS
Mt. Vikos Kasseri is a medium-hard cheese with full rich flavor, distinctive notes of light walnut and a pure milk aroma. Enjoy Kasseri at room temperature or melted on toast, in sandwiches and in your favorite recipes. This cheese is often used in the classic Greek hot appetizer ‘Saganaki’, where it is fried and served with either a shot of ouzo or fresh lemon. GR-054 Kasseri PrePacks • 6x6oz • $25.99/CS
Mt. Vikos is proud to share one of the only traditional fetas from Greece sold in the US. OCTOBER 2018 | 18
10x6.34 oz • $26.99/CS
•SP-874 Cinnamon
•SP-873 Orange
•SP-870 Original Olive Oil
Ines Rosales Tortas are still made by hand in Spain with the same recipe Ines Rosales created over one hundred years ago. Tortas are made in small batches by women from local villages and are both hand-formed and hand-wrapped with care.
•SP-871 Rosemary & Thyme •SP-872 Sea Salt & Sesame
CentralFormaggi Moliterno al Tartufo is an award winning cheese created by the vast experience of the Villecco family with the help of Central’s skillful artisan cheese makers. Pair this delicious cheese with cured meats, on top of your favorite pasta, or simply enjoy it with a glass of Amarone wine. IT-391 | 1x11.5lb | $14.79/LB
Fiore Dolce is a firm Italian cheese made only from sheep’s milk and has a mild taste with a caramel sweetness twist. IT-390 | 2x7lb | $7.59/LB
Piccolo Truffle is young cheese that is aged for 15 - 20 days. It’s infused with Black summer Truffle which creates the perfect combination of sheep’s milk and Black Summer Truffle. IT-392 | 3x1.5lb| $10.59/LB
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THE TIME FOR FESTIVALS
Whether its Almabtrieb in the Allgäu or Octoberfest in Munich, what better time to celebrate with Käserei Champignon! While the world’s eye is turned towards Bavaria for these celebrations you can follow them on your own with cheeses distinct to the area.
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A Taste of Bavaria Sun rises over the German Alps, lighting the rich green grass of the valley a yellow-gold. Families that have worked this land for hundreds of years rise with it. So begins another day in Allgäu, where the grass is rich with herbs and the cows graze on open pastures that dot the mountainside.
Ice-capped mountains are interspersed with brilliant blue glacier lakes in the Allgäu, the region of southern Bavaria where Käserei Champignon collects milk and makes its traditional German cheeses. Bavaria is one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the world and Germany’s chief dairy and agricultural center. It has been this way for centuries, with fertile lands nourished by ice-blue lakes. It wasn’t until the 19th century that dairy production flourished. Before this point all of the milk made was used for personal consumption, with the land prioritized for growing flax to be used in clothing. Once cotton replaced flax, the farmers in this area began to expand their-
The rich alpine grasses growing at this altitude provide a unique diet for the Swiss Brown Cow that makes the milk from the Allgäu so special. dairy operation. As the farmers learned that they could make a comparable living by selling milk and cheese, the operation expanded. Now the heart of German cheesemaking resides in the Allgäu and for good reason. Each spring the alpine snow unleashes its bounty, carrying rich minerals down river to the green valleys below. The dairy families soon learned this created exceptional conditions for protein rich milk, ideal for making flavorful cheese. Over the course of the summer, the Brown Swiss cows dine on plentiful swaths of luscious alpine grass and produce milk with a higher concentration of casein protein. The result is a cheese that is a balanced reflection of the Allgäu- a distinctive flavor and excellent texture.
The Annual Almabtrieb
As the summer comes to a close, the cows must descend from their lofty pastures of the mountainside to the valley floor.
This is traditional practice marks the end of summer and the beginning of a down-hill procession. The cows spend their summers in the height of the mountains to build their robustness and resistance- but also to get access to grazing land that is otherwise unavailable during the fall and winter. Once the winter snows melt, the cows are led up, and they do not come back down until the beginning of September. This marks the beginning of the Almabtrieb, literally meaning drive from the mountain pasture in German. The herders which accompany the cows up in the spring lead them down in the fall, with the head cow leading the procession in an elaborately decorated wreath. All of the cows sport some sort of headpiece as they make the descent. The occasion is marked with music and festivities in the villages they pass. At the end of the drive, communities gather for local festivals in thanks and celebration for the safe return of their cattle.
The techniques of cheesemaking have been passed down from generation to generation, and are a great source of national pride.
Top: The Almabtrieb procession making its way down the Allgäu mountains. Left: Ice-capped Allgäu mountains with a lush green valley floor. Bottom: A hearder guiding the procession of cows.
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Just like their pride in cows, German’s take pride in their cheese. Käserei Champignon continues in this tradition. Their recipes have been handed down and perfected over the company’s hundred year history of cheese making, beginning with their first cheese- a Camembert. The cheese had such an earthy, mushroomy flavor profile it was the inspiration for the Champignon name. Since their first cheese in 1908, Champignon has developed traditional Bavarian Limburger and a variety of soft-ripened blue mold varieties. They continue to make their namesake- Brie with Mushrooms. A soft-ripened round dotted with champignon mushrooms.
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Soft-Ripened Cheese with Herbs St. Mang cheeses are all made using fresh, local milk from Brown Swiss cows, a cultural heritage of the Allgau region of German Bavaria. This breed’s alpine diet and protein-rich milk results in cheeses with delicious flavors and melt-in-your mouth richness. WG-029 Garlic and Chives WG-030 Mild Green Peppercorns | 2x3.1lb | $7.49/LB WG-055 Bavarian Limburger | 6x6.35oz | $17.99/CS
TRY A taste of OKTOBERFEST!
FR-372
FR-515
FR-367
FR-499 FR-552
Fromagerie Guilloteau Saint Angel & D’Affinois Excellence 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, these are the perfect match. With delicate, white bloomy rinds and flavors of sweet cream and mild mushrooms, both cheeses delight and become even more rich and robust with age. Fromager D’Affinois Excellence is the triple cream version of the classic for even more richness. Pair either with sparkling wines at any ripeness for a taste of heaven. FR-889 Saint Angel (Triple Cream) • 2x1.7lb • $8.49/LB FR-891 Saint Angel Blue • 2x1.72lb • $9.99/LB FR-892 Saint Angel Truffles Black Label • 2x1.72lb • $13.99/LB • PREORDER FR-950 Excellence (Triple Cream) • 1x4.4lb • $37.99/CS
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 been using 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 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, mouth-coating 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 FR-952 Campagnier (Washed Rind) FR-951 Red Chili Pepper FR-372 Garlic & Herbs FR-368 Peppercorn FR-367 Truffles FR-959 Petit Truffles
2x4.4lb • $68.99/CS 2x4.4lb • $71.99/CS
FR-515 Florette (Goat Brie) FR-1030 Florette Mini FR-552 Rocastin (Sheep Brie)
1x2.2lb • $10.49/LB 8x4.5oz • $27.99/CS 1x2.2lb • $9.49/LB
1x4.4lb • $34.99/CS 2x4.4lb • $71.99/CS 2x4.4lb • $71.99/CS 2x4.4lb • $99.99/CS 8x9.52oz • $48.99/CS • PRE-ORDER
President Organic Camembert Biologique The organic milk used to produce this camembert is collected from certified French farms in accordance with the regulations governing organic production. Cows live there with the utmost freedom in ecologically maintained pasture. Similar in texture to a brie, Camembert Biologique has a stronger, more pungent flavor with a creamy core. FR-973| 6x8.8oz | $27.99/CS
Camembert In Tins France MDL FR-246| 12x4.5oz | $33.99/CS
Le Châtelain Camembert Le Châtelain Camembert is succulent, ripe, rich, and creamy. Only gently pasteurized at moderate temperatures, Camembert Le Châtelain retains most of the authentic flavors and qualities of the raw-milk cheese you can buy only in France. Excellent served with light reds from the Loire Valley or champagne. FR-238| 12x8oz | $48.99/CS
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.
Fine Italian Selections
IT-063 Locatelli Quarters • 1x17lb • $8.49/LB IT-066 Locatelli Wheel • 1x60lb • $8.29/LB The history of the world’s best Provolone starts with a secret. The secret of Gennaro Auricchio, who founded its company in 1877 in San Giuseppe Vesuviano, close to Naples. Thanks to its proprietary special rennet made by the Auricchio family, Auricchio Provolone develops a unique, unmistakable taste.
Comparable to classics like Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano, vegetarian-friendly, Gran Moravia is a truly unique, grana-style cheese made in the Czech Republic and aged in Italy before being sent worldwide for all to enjoy. Each stage of the milk and cheese production, maturation, and packaging is controlled, traced, and third-party certified.
CZ-105 Gran Moravia Wedges • 12x7oz • $37.99/CS
Selecting farms with special breeds and suggesting the best fodder, they aim to obtain a milk with the required qualities through relationships with their dairy farmers. Milk also undergoes thorough qualifying tests and is processed in compliance with the strictest hygiene standards. Still today Auricchio cheeses are handcrafted. Their centuries-old experience and respect of traditions are the basis on which a modern quality management system has been developed and certified. Auricchio, proud to produce the best!
IT-078 Auricchio Provolone • 1x17lb • $8.29/LB IT-079 Auricchio Provolone Salami • 1x60lb • $7.99/LB • PRE-ORDER IT-336 Auricchio Taleggio D.O.P. • 10x7oz • $41.99/CS OCTOBER 2018 | 25
SHEEP THRILLS NATIONAL HUG A SHEEP DAY Think about the warmest sweater you have, the comfiest pair of socks you own or some of the best cheese you have ever tried. Are you still thinking about it? Good, now think about how those objects came to be. Sheep are responsible for many different products we use everyday. According to the American Sheep Industry Association, the U.S. sheep industry contributes over $2 billion directly to the U.S. Economy, and thats just in the United States. This October 27th we celebrate National Hug a Sheep Day to remind us to thank our snuggly friends for giving us such wonderful things! National Hug a Sheep Day was created to celebrate all the sheep around the world. However the origins of Hug a Sheep day can be traced back to Punkin, the first sheep the Crazy Sheep Lady of Equinox Farms was able to call her own. Punkin was rescued from Bluegrass Stockyards in 1992 in order to prevent potential slaughter. After 12 years of bonding, Punkin sadly passed away in 2004. Heartbroken by the loss of her pet and friend, the Crazy Sheep Lady decided to commemorate Punkin's memory by establishing National Hug a Sheep Day. This National Hug a Sheep Day, if you're not able to make it to your local farm to hug a sheep for yourself, try some of these delicious sheep's milk cheeses to help you celebrate the woolly and beautiful sheep of the world!
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FR-630 | 2x9.92lb
CHEESES OF CENTRAL FORMAGGI The Sarda sheep are native to the island of Sardinia and provide all the sheep milk for Central Formaggi.
When compared to cow’s milk, sheep’s milk has double the nutrients, allowing the cheeses of Central to deliver an affluence of vitamins and minerals, including omega three and six. Due to the level of vitamins and mineral’s in Central’s cheeses, they have a deep rich flavor with a naturally nutty taste. Sheep's milk is perfect for those with lactose intolerance or people who are concerned about digestion and health. Sheep’s milk contains short chain fatty acids which is easier for the body to digest compared to cow’s milk.
IT-392 | 3x1.5lb
| $10.59/LB
Piccolo Truffle is young cheese that is aged for 15 - 20 days. It’s infused with Black summer Truffle which creates the perfect combination of sheep’s milk and Black Summer Truffle.
IT-390 | 2x7lb
| $7.59/LB
Fiore Dolce is a firm Italian cheese made only from sheep’s milk and has a mild taste with a caramel sweetness twist.
| $9.99/LB
LE SECRET DE COMPOSTELLE
As illustrated by Le Secret De Compostelle’s label art, Basque-owned creamery, Agour, named this French aged sheeps’ milk cheese in honor of the thousand years of shared cheesemaking recipes and techniques passed amongst travelers on Christian pilgrimage. Guided by scallop shell symbols along the route, pilgrims still cross the Pyrenees mountains between French Basque country and the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela on a near 500 mile annual hike to visit the cathedral and presumed tomb of St. James. Good thing ‘Le Secret’ has the richness and depth of flavor to sustain hungry soujourners everywhere. Akin to its iconic PDO cousin, Ossau-Iraty, expect silky, creamy, semi-firm textures and a mix of nutty, salty, sweet, and increasingly savory flavors that delightfully intensify with age.
IT-391 | 1x11.5lb
| $14.79/LB
Moliterno al Tartufo is an award winning cheese created by the vast experience of the Villecco family with the help of Central’s skillful artisan cheese makers.
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NEW! Parrano Truffle Parrano Truffle follows the original recipe for Parrano which blends the flavors of a nutty, salty Parmesan with the creamy sweetness of a Gouda but enhances the flavor even farther with the addition of shavings of Italian black truffles. After aging the deep earthy flavors and truffle aroma emerge to create an irresistibly complex flavor like no other. ND-199 • 1x10lb • $14.79/LB ND-200 • Parrano • 1x23lb • $7.49/LB
Emmengoat
UN-EWE-SUAL
Taking inspiration from one of the world’s bestknown cow’s milk cheeses, Emmentaler, DeWaag™ Emmengoat™ revolutionizes this traditional style of cheese by crafting it out of goat’s milk. One of the first, if not the first, styles of this classic cheese to be made with goat’s milk. Extremely smooth and dense, scattered with holes throughout, sweet notes rise to the forefront with accents of nuts and a hint of tang typical of goat’s milk.
Sweet, salty and slightly nutty this sheep’s milk Gouda style cheese truly delivers on its name, Un-ewe-sual. Following the traditions of Gouda cheese making, Un-ewe-sual delivers on the creamy characteristics of a classic Dutch Gouda but the use of sheep’s milk adds flavors of almond and exhibits a buttery mouthfeel that make this cheese stand out from the crowd.
ND-169 • 1x24lb • $9.99/LB OCTOBER 2018 | 28
ND-170 • 1x9.5lb • $9.69/LB
EPICURE SPECIALS Butlers
Trèsors Gourmands $
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Brie d’Amir
99/LB 1x5.5lb
FR-069 3K
UK-200 Blacksticks Blue
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FR-094 1K
19
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50/CS
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FR-918 Sea Salt FR-919 Rosemary FR-920 Poppy & Pepper
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Kozlik’s Mustard
2 41
12x3.3oz
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FR-921 Garlic & Herbs FR-922 Olive Oil & Basil FR-923 Whole Grain
$
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Kanaal
01/CS 12x8.5oz
CN-802 Double C (Coarse Dijon) CN-803 Grainy Creole CN-805 Hot Russian (with Honey) CN-806 Orange & Ginger CN-809 XXX Hot CN-810 Black Harp (Beer)
$
Kaaslands
$
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6
65/LB 1x22lb
ND-600 Wheels
1 20 off
$
50/CS 6x8.5oz
CN-800 Amazing Maple CN-801 Dijon by Anton (Smooth) CN-804 Horseradish CN-807 Sweet & Smokey CN-808 Triple Crunch (Whole Seeds) CN-811 Bordeaux (Red Wine Dijon) CN-812 Sweet Russian (with Honey) CN-813 Honey & Garlic CN-814 Balsamic Fig & Date
Trinitaine Etoiles $
32
$
SP-965 Original SP-966 Almond SP-967 Mixed Fruit SP-968 Chocolate & Orange 6x8.8oz
$
20
50/CS
FR-332 Chocolate
$
15
off
3 1 $
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$
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10x8.5oz
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Membrillo Quince
La Gruta Del Sol Fig Cakes
49/CS
Italianavera
72/LB 2x3.09lb
off
$
SP-961 Bulk
off
12x9.8oz IT-727 Tartufata (Black Truffle)
Mahon $
7 8
09/LB
1
2x7lb
$
05/LB 2x5.7lb
SP-002 Raw Milk Mahon, 12 Months
50 off
$
SP-001 Raw Milk Mahon, 2-3 Months
Elixia Limonade Artisanale
15
$
06/CS 12x330ml
FR-671 Subtle Lemon FR-672 Wild Strawberry FR-673 Passionfruit FR-674 Morello Cherry FR-675 Mango
Tres Leches
7
$
79/LB
$ 2x7lb
6
29/LB 2x7lb
SP-082 Aged 6 Months
6
Marcona Almonds $
85/LB
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9
$
99/LB
2x4.41lb SP-917 Fried/Salted Tub
2x7lb
7 7
$
$
2x7lb
16/LB
SP-084 Pasteurized
46
$
74/CS
6x750ml FR-687 Gold Flakes
16
79/LB
SP-083 Raw Milk
1
off
$
Aged 12 Months
SP-081 Aged 3 Months
$
1
off
SP-011 Three Milk
Manchego $
90
/CS
2x7lb
50 off
¢
70/CS 6x750ml
FR-685 Subtle Lemon FR-686 Wild Strawberry FR-688 Morello Cherry FR-689 Mango
3
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off
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