October 2021 | Epicure Foods Magazine

GHOULISH

Grub p.10

The Center of Central Formaggi p.24

OCTOBER 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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CONTENTS

07 10 18 21 24 30

NEW! Kaaslands Smoked Gouda Warm up this autumn with this smooth and creamy smoked Gouda. It has a pleasant toasty, smoky taste and a soft texture perfect for slicing and grating.

Ghoulish Grub Get creative this Halloween season with our ghoulishly good selection of festive recipes.

Prep for a night of fright using some of our favorite products!

Rock Bottom Prices Trick-or-treat yourself with these spooktacular October deals.

NEW! Kaaslands Pumpkin Gouda Creamy Kaaslands Dutch Gouda with the addition of pumpkin seeds, ginger, and garlic.

This bright orange cheese is full of fall flavor.

Central Formaggi Central Formaggi crafts high-quality Italian sheep’s milk cheese, drawing on a longstanding artisan tradition and cuttingedge production technology.

NEW! Treeline Dairy-Free Cheese Treeline makes delicious plant-based cheeses that support human health and the environment. Made with cashews as the base for their delicious taste, creamy consistency, and health benefits.

Happy October, Epicure readers!

'Tis the season for shorter days, longer nights, cooler temperatures and comfort food. This issue is full of ideas and recipes to help you warm up while the temperature drops.

Flip to page 7 to check out Kaaslands newest Dutch cheese: Kaaslands Smoked Gouda. It has a smooth and creamy texture with a pleasant, warm smoky taste. This is one smokin' cheese!

Growing tired of the same old sweets and candy every year on Halloween? Try something new this year by cooking up one of the spook-tacular recipes in our Ghoulish Grub feature on page 10.

Meet your new favorite fall cheese! Kaaslands Pumpkin Gouda (pg. 21) is a creamy Dutch Gouda with aromatic pumpkin seeds, ginger, and garlic.

This bright orange cheese is scary good.

Turn to page 24 to discover the story of Central Formaggi and their line of flavorful sheep's milk cheeses crafted in Sardinia, Italy. There really is something for all tastes in the Central range.

Say cheese! Treeline dairy-free cheeses (pg. 30) are made with ethically sourced and sustainably farmed cashews from Brazil. With tempting flavors like strawberry, Serrano pepper, and scallion, you'll want to try them all.

Till next time,

The Epicure Marketing Team

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La Panzanella Artisanal Foods Co. crafts its Croccantini artisan crackers using traditional recipes and only the finest ingredients. Handcrafted with only simple, wholesome and Non-GMO Certified ingredients.

FONDÜ

Mini Croccatini 12x6oz | $25.99/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

12x3oz | $16.99/CS US-1410 Original US-1416 Roasted Garlic US-1418 Rosemary

Decades ago, Alpine herdsman originated fondue.

It means, simply to “to melt”. Today, fondue means gathering friends and family for hot and gooey goodness. Their pre-made and shredded varieties make for a fun, easy and social way to share a hearty meal, start a party, or even enjoy a cheesy snack. Dip crusty bread, fruit, meat or vegetables in this easy-to-prepare fondue.

SW-029 | 12x14oz | $73.99/CS | Pre-Order

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Fresh Goat Cheese | 12x4oz | $27.99/CS

US-976 Plain US-940 Clover Blossom Honey US-941 Smoky Pepper Jelly Goat Cheese Dips | 6x5oz | $14.99/CS

US-942 Wild Blueberry, Lemon, Thyme US-943 Herb de Provence

It's a spread, it's a dip, it's delicious goat

US-946 Everything | Pre-Order

cheese made with fresh milk from family farms. The simple flavor of fresh goats' milk with a smooth and spreadable texture that's perfect for dipping, spreading and cooking.

US-9887 Red Pepper and Lemon US-9888 Garlic & Herb US-9889 Classic

US-938 St. Albans |

Vermont Creamery believes that delicious products made with highquality ingredients bring people together. You’ll never eat anything they don’t believe in.

9x2.82oz | $32.99/CS US-968 Coupole | 6x6.5oz | $44.99/CS US-979 Cremont | 6x5oz | $32.99/CS US-983 Bijou | 6x2x2oz | $32.99/CS US-984 Bonne Bouche | 6x4oz | $32.99/CS

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Tortas | 10x6.34oz | $27.99/CS

M ini Tortas | 12x4.44oz | $21.99/CS

SP-870 Original Olive Oil

SP-878 Original with Anise

SP-871 Rosemary & Thyme

SP-879 Manchego Cheese

SP-872 Sea Salt & Sesame SP-873 Orange SP-874 Cinnamon 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.

Ossau Iraty The pure sheep's milk for this natural rind cheese is collected exclusively from small dairy farms Secret de Compostelle is a hard, in the Basque country. pure sheep's milk cheese. An enticing mixture of flavors and a FR-486 Aged 12 Months beautiful creaminess.

1x10lb | $13.99/LB FR-492 Aged 4 Months 1x9.9lb | $10.49/LB

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FR-630 Secret de Compostelle 1x10lb | $10.69/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 | $79.99/CS

This smooth and creamy smoked Gouda has a pleasant warm, smoky taste. Due to its soft texture, Kaaslands Smoked Gouda is great for slicing and melting. Create a smoky grilled cheese or shred it on top of a barbecue chicken pizza.

US-368 | Kaaslands Smoked Gouda Links | 4x6lb | $3.49/LB

THIS IS ONE

Smokin' Cheese!

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WG-023 Cambozola Black Label 2x4.4lb | $7.99/LB Triple cream soft ripened cheese with blue veins and unique natural gray mold on the exterior.

WG-020 Cambozola Blue 2x5lb | $7.99/LB

WG-025 Mushroom Brie 2x5lb | $8.99/LB

WG-027 Grand Noir Blue 1x5.5lb | $8.99/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.

Premium blue cheese with a luscious and creamy texture.

Each wheel is hand-dipped in a protective black wax and ripened for 8 weeks.

WG-090 Rougette Bavarian Red 2x5lb | $9.89/LB

WG-055 Bavarian Limburger St. Mang 6x6.35oz | $22.99/CS

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

Limburger is a semi-soft surface ripened cow’s milk cheese notable for its strong, pungent aroma and buttery, sweet flavor.

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"A Käserei Champignon cheese is a mark of high quality, innovation, and craftsmanship."

THIS DELICIOUS HARD CHEESE HAS A SHARP AND NUTTY FLAVOR AND A LONG SMOOTH AFTERTASTE. MIMOLETTE IS A HARD CHEESE WITH A NATURAL RIND EATEN BY THE CHEESE MITES WHICH GIVES IT THIS CHARACTERISTIC LOOK. FR-1096 MIMOLETTE 6 MONTH PRE-CUT | 12x7.4oz | $49.99/CS | PRE-ORDER FR-1098 MIMOLETTE 16 MONTH PRE-CUT | 12X7.05OZ | $64.99/CS | PRE-ORDER FR-468 MIMOLETTE 6 MONTHS | 2X7LB | $9.99/LB FR-483 MIMOLETTE CAVE AGED 3 MONTHS | 2X7LB | $7.99/LB FR-484 MIMOLETTE 12 MONTHS | 2X7LB | $10.99/LB

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.

Comté FR-260 Four Months | 1x80lb | $8.99/LB FR-261 Six Months | 1x80lb | $9.49/LB FR-267 Ten Months | 6x7oz | $31.99/CS Comté Quarters FR-247 Two Year | 1x22lb | $14.99/LB FR-253 Twelve Month Quarters | 1x22lb | $11.99/LB

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Ghoulish

Grub

G ET CR EATI VE T HIS HALLOWE E N S EAS ON W I TH O UR GHO ULISHLY G OOD S ELEC TIO N O F FE ST IVE RECIP ES . PRE P FO R A NIGHT O F FRIG H T USING SO ME O F O UR FAVORIT E PRO DUC TS!

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T R U F F L E T R E M O R ® C E R E A L T R E AT S TRU FFLE T REMOR C ER E A L TR EATS — ! ! ! T HE SW EETNE SS F ROM T HE MARS HMAL LOWS I S THE PERFEC T MATC H FO R TH E S LI G HT LY FUNKY CHE E SE — I T ’ S T HE ADU LT VERSIO N O F T HE C HI LDHOOD CLASSIC.

US-571 Truffle Tremor | 1x3lb | $14.49/LB

S O URCE: R ECI P E A DA P TED FRO M KEL LO G G’ S R I C E K R I SP I E S

I NG R ED I E N TS

I N STRUCTIO NS

- 3 tablespoons butter - 1 package (10 oz., about 40) JET-PUFFED Marshmallows - 4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows - 6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal (we also experimented with Cocoa Puffs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and both were amazing!)

- 4 oz Truffle Tremor, rind removed and crumbled, divided in half

01. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and 2 oz Truffle Tremor, and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

02. Add Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

03. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool, then top with remaining 2 oz Truffle Tremor. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

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F R I G H T E N I N G LY DELICIOUS HALLOWEEN PIZZA

I NG R ED IE N TS - 1 tomato and cheese pizza base - 8 black olives - 4 slices of Pareggio Artikaas - Basil for topping - 1 ghost shaped cookie cutter

I NS TRU C T I ON S 01. Bake pizza according to package directions.

02. Remove pizza from oven.

03. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes from cheese.

04. Cut 8 black olives in half. Take 4 of the black olives you've cut in half and cut each into 4 strips. Place on pizza using the halves as spider legs.

05. Place ghost shaped cheese on pizza.

06. Place pizza back in oven for an additional 5 minutes 07. Serve and enjoy!

ND-892 Pareggio Artikaas | 1x22lb | $7.49/LB

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SPIDER OLIVES Cut the black olives in the form of a spider by slicing two olives into threes and places the pieces on each side of a whole black olive.

GHOST CHEESE Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter , cut cheese slices out and place around the pizza.

This will add a decorative feel to your Halloween themed pizza.

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• HAY THE RE RAW MIL K G OUDA WITH WAL N UT A ND H A ZEL N UT, WH AT A COM BIN ATION !

THE C R E AMINESS A ND E A RTH IN ESS O F TR A D I TION AL , RAW M I LK G O UDA WITH THE A D D I C TI VE CRUNCH OF WALNU TS AN D HAZEL N UTS. THIS NUT- FL ECKED CHEESE I S BE AU TIFUL TO LO O K AT, A ND A R EAL TREAT FO R YOU R S ENSES, CO MBIN IN G S M OOTH AN D CRUN CH Y, NU TTY AND SWEET.

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H AY T H E R E I T ' S A WITCH'S BROOM

I N GREDIENTS - 8 thin slices of Hay There Gouda (cut 2in high) - 8 pretzel sticks - 8 long thin chives

INSTRUCTIO NS 01. Start making small slices in the cheese about half way down, leaving some room at the top.

02. Take the cheese slices and wrap it around the pretzel sticks.

03. Secure the cheese by wrapping the top of the broom with one chive.

04. Pull the slices apart to create the broom effect. Enjoy!

ND-899 Hay There Gouda Walnuts & Hazelnuts | 1x10lb | $8.29/LB

Yellow Hill Original Butter is a very rich butter, but unlike most butter it is made with live cultures. This multi-day process gives the butter a rich and unique flavor that can actually develop with some aging. This butter is so rich that plain old salt would not do, that’s why they use only sea salt in their cultured butter.

US-1705 | 12x4oz | $25.95/CS

Yellow Hill Garlic and Herb Butter is made with dried basil and garlic. This butter is a real treat for cooks short on time or fans of Italian bread.

US-1703 | 12x4oz | $25.95/CS Yellow Hill Maple Syrup Butter balances the seet and creamy asoects well and is enjoyed by both kids and grown ups. Use Yellow Hill Maple Syrup Butter on bread, bagels, pancakes, muffins, toast, biscuits or anything you would normally spread jam or pour syrup.

US-1704 | 12x4oz | $25.95/CS

Yellow Hill Cinnamon Butter is created by taking the great Yellow Hill Original Butter and adding just the right amount of cinnamon and sugar so it will be enjoyed by butter lovers of all ages.

US-1702 | 12x4oz | $25.95/CS

Yellow Hill Chocolate Butter is a rich sweet and creamy butter with a smooth flavor. Use it to top of a delicious dessert or snack.

US-1701 | 12x4oz | $25.95/CS

Yellow Hill Chili Pepper Butter is truly such a treat!

Red peppers and cayenne is added to this handcrafted butter. A great addition to any steak, veggies or pasta.

US-1700 | 12x4oz | $25.95/CS

Fontina Val D’Aosta IT-9006 | 1x17.6lb | $8.99/LB Taleggio with Truffles IT-9009 | 6x7oz | $32.99/CS

Provolone Piccante IT-9002 | 6x7oz | $19.99/CS

Truffle Taleggio Bulk

Taleggio

IT-9010 | 2x2.2lb | $10.99/LB

IT-9007 | 6x7oz | $45.99/CS Provolone Dolce IT-9003 | 6x6oz | $18.99/CS Blu Di Capra IT-9004 | 6x6oz | $38.99/CS Fontina Val D' Aosta Exact Weight IT-9005 | 6x6oz | $26.99/CS

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Mascarpone IT-9008 | 12x8.8oz | $28.99/CS Smoked Scamorza IT-9000 | 10x8.8oz | $31.99/CS White Gold™ IT-9011 | 12x7oz | $79.99/CS

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 | $7.99/LB FR-088 Bleu D'Auverge Milledome 2x6lb | $6.49/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.

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-530 Raclette Livradois 1x7lb | $6.89/LB

FR-621 St. Nectaire Auvermont 2x4lb | $7.49/LB

FR-532 Raclette du Haut Livradois Unpasteurized 1x15lb | $7.49/LB

France’s response to Stilton, Fourme d’Ambert is the ideal blue. The paste is slightly more knit than Stilton, with a more mellow, yet more present mold.

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

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N.

FR-272 French Emmental Blocks Ermitage 2x5.5lb | $4.59/LB

B.

FR-311 Triple Cream Germain 6x6.35oz | $49.99/CS

C.

FR-317 Le Pico Germain 8x3.5oz | $44.99/CS

D.

IT-019 Asiago DOP Exact Weight Wedge 8x7oz | $24.99/CS

E.

IT-025 Gorgonzola Dolce DOP 3Bon Creamy 1x3lb | $6.99/LB

F.

MOR-210 Atlas Olive Oil Metal Tin 3 L 4x3L | $89.99/CS

G.

MWG-680 Howe's Label Breakfast Links 10x7oz | $28.99/CS | Pre-order

H.

Howe's Bavarian Bratwurst | 8x12oz | $34.99/CS | Pre-order MWG-685 Oktoberfest MWG-687 Caramelized Onion MWG-688 Cheddar Cheese MWG-689 Jalapeno Cheese

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ND-085 Gouda Baby Red Wrap Dutch 12x10oz | $77.99/CS

J.

ND-157 Amanti Gouda Green Pesto 1x10lb | $8.99/LB

K.

SP-130 Penocea Goat La Peral 2x4.4lb | $12.99/LB

L.

SP-140 Penocea Sheep La Peral 2x4.4lb | $10.99/LB

M.

SP-499 Idiazabal Smoked Exact Weight 150 Gram 16x5.29oz | $64.99/CS

N.

SP-794 Maestri Chorizo Ring Mild 12x7oz | $49.99/CS

ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES

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Lactalis FRANCE FR-1060 Unsalted Butter 500G Tub | 8x17.6oz | $72.99/CS FR-221 Unsalted Butter 250G Tub | 40x8.8oz | $159.99/CS FR-215 Butter Bar Salted | 20x7oz | $62.99/CS FR-231 Butter Bar Unsalted | 20x7oz | $62.99/CS

ISTARA FR-500 P'Tit Basque 600G 6x1.25lb | $12.99/LB FR-516 Ossau-Iraty 1x10lb | $11.99/LB

FR-1001 Comte De Montarlier Portions 6 Months 7x7.76oz | $36.99/CS

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FR-1050 Roquefort Societe Bee Halves 2x3lb | $10.99/LB FR-560 Roquefort Societe Bee Wedges 10x3.5oz | $29.99/CS

FR-348 Valbreso Feta Portions 12x7oz | $44.99/CS

FR-238 Camembert Le Chatelain | 12x8oz | $69.99/CS

n i n m u t u A f o A Taste Every Bite!

Kaasland’s Dutch Pumpkin Gouda is

a blend of pasteurized cow’s

milk, pumpkin seeds, ginger and garlic – creating an exquisite blend of rich autumn flavors. Enjoy sliced on a cheeseboard or paired with your favorite ciders and craft brews.

ND-345 Pumpkin gouda | 1x10lb | $6. 9 9/LB

Find ERU Recipes at www.eru.eu/recepten/

ND-400 Spreadable Brie 12x3.53oz | $18.99/CS This cheese spread is made from real brie and has a creamy, mild flavor. Tastes delicious on bread or on a cracker with drinks. Want to try something new? Make a pasta dish with smoked salmon and a sauce using ERU Spreadable Brie.

ND-402 Spreadable Gouda ND-401 Spreadable Goat Cheese

12x3.53oz | $18.99/CS

12x3.53oz | $18.99/CS

ND-405 Extra Aged

Flavored Spreadable Gouda 12x3.53oz | $18.99/CS

12x3.53oz | $18.99/CS

ND-403 Mustard

ERU cheese spread made from the best goat’s cheese has a

ERU makes this cream cheese

creamy, sweet flavor. Delicious on

spread from the best Gouda

bread but also great with drinks.

cheeses.

You can also cook with ERU

delicious on a slice of bread at

Spreadable Goat Cheese. Try it on

breakfast. Or try it on a cracker

a pizza with Parma ham and fresh

for lunch topped with cucumber

olives.

slices.

This

classic

is

ND-404 Red Pepper These cheese spreads give your sandwich or cracker a characteristic flavor.

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FROMAGERIE

Guilloteau FROMAGER D'AFFINOIS FR-542 Le Petit Fromager | 8x5.29oz | $30.99/CS FR-367 Truffles | 2x4.4lb | $109.99/CS FR-372 Garlic & Herb | 2x4.4lb | $79.99/CS FR-373 Plain | 2x4.41lb | $76.99/CS FR-515 Chévre (Florette) | 1x2.21lb | $10.99/LB FR-552 Brebis (Rocastin) | 1x2.2lb | $10.49/LB

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

FR-950 Excellence | 1x4.4lb | $42.99/CS FR-1030 Roasted Pumpkin Seeds | 1x4.4lb | $38.99/CS | Pre-Order SAINT ANGEL FR-889 St. Angel Triple Creme Red Label | 2x1.7lb | $9.49/LB FR-954 Bucheron Goat Log Du Vivarois | 1x2lb | $19.99/CS

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.

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.

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.

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.

"Fromager d'Affinois cheeses have been made by Fromagerie Guilloteau for 40 years”.

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Central, Sardinia's flavors across the globe High-quality sheep’s and goat’s cheese, drawing on a longstanding artisan tradition and cutting-edge production technology.

Tradition, research and innovation are the cornerstones on which Central has built its success to become one of Italy’s leading names in the dairy sector. Their range features top-quality products complemented by an array of speciality cheeses to cater to the most discerning, special preferences of their international consumers.

In the late 19th century, Central Formaggi cheeses were carried by sailing ships, now they are carried in temperature-controlled trucks to ensure there is no break in the cold chain. This is how the story of the Villecco family unfolds, spanning four generations, each focused on producing high-quality sheep’s and goat’s cheese. Growing steadily in terms of both size and range with the introduction of ever-new products, the business became known as Central in 1974 and took the plunge, bringing its multitude of small dairies scattered around the Sardinian countryside under one roof in its new strategically located Serrenti facility.

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Cent

Sardinia is an island just begging to be expolored.

It is a treasure trove of history going back a thousand years and is home to a remarkably rich heritage.

tral Formaggi Cheese Making Process Central Formaggi developed and nurtured their own signature cultures used in the cheese making process.

This culture gives the Central cheeses their signature flavor that is recognized and desired worldwide.

Central’s state of the art production facility incorparates the handmade cheese making practices they have used for over 100 years. The Junco Baskets that are featured are used as a mold for many of the Central cheeses.

Once the desired form of the cheese is made, it goes into a warm room allowing more whey to drain.

Afterwards, the cheese goes into a cool room to bring the PH levels down. The cheese is then put into a brine bath for 24 to 48 hours allowing the natural rind to develop.

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MOLITERNO

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hard sheep’s milk cheese, with a compact structure or with occasional holes. It has a solid, balanced, pleasantly strong taste, which tends to become more marked with time. All the wheels are marked with “Central” logo and clearly show the signs from the handmade reed basket in which are made.

IT-394

Size: 1x11.5LB Price:

$7.99/LB

MOLITERNO AL TARTUFO

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ard or semi hard sheep’s milk cheese, the taste of the Moliterno is exalted by the gustative notes of the truffle.

The paste is white with a marbling of truffles. The crust has the typical signs of the reed baskets with the Central trademarked on the site of the wheel.

IT-391

Size: 1x11.5LB Price: OCTOBER 2021 | 26

$14.99/LB

FIORE DOLCE

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ard or semi-hard sheep’s milk table cheese. It has a mild, aromatic and sweet taste which tends to become more marked with advanced aging .

The paste is white in the younger cheese, light yellow in the more aged ones.

IT-390

Size: 2x7LB Price:

$6.99/LB

PICCOLO TRUFFLE

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iccolo 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

Size: 3x1.5LB Price:

$8.99/LB

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Rosey Goat

Rosey Goat is a one-of-a-kind semi-soft goat's milk cheese that is covered with fresh Rosemary.

This cheese has a soft and creamy texture that is delicately punctuated by the aroma and flavor of the Rosemary, which subtly lends its personality to the cheese during aging.

SP-703 Rosey Goat Wheel | 2x7lb | $13.99/LB

Winey Goat

Distinct and different, Winey Goat is washed and brushed with local red wines during its curing. Winey Goat is a semi-soft cheese with a rich, fine-textured creamy got flavor with a delicate aroma and finish of red wine.

SP-702 Winey Goat Wheel | 2x7lb | $13.99/LB

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US-127 Crème Fraîche | 6x7oz | $17.99/CS Crumbled Cheeses | 12x4oz | $27.99/CS US-2916 Blue Cheese US-2914 Gorgonzola Spreadable Cheese | 6x6.5oz | $22.99/CS US-2912 Reduced Fat Garlic & Herbs US-2910 Spinach Artichoke US-2913 Garlic & Herb | 12x6.5oz | $45.99/CS

Supreme Cheese is always delightful – creamy with a rich and buttery taste. At home, entertaining your guests or on-the-go, there’s US-2918 Bulk | 2x4.4lb | $7.99/LB always a reason for Supreme. It’s simply US-2919 Mini Oval | 6x7oz | $21.99/CS perfect, every time.

FR-622 Bites | 12x4.4oz | $47.99/CS

US-295 Creme De Brie Spread | 6x5oz | $18.99/CS

US-290 Delice De France Comeback Cow

2x4lb | $8.49/LB

US-2920 | 6x7oz | $35.99/CS | Pre-Order

This soft and creamy Camembert has a

Mild yet complex, rich and creamy cheese. A velvety milk taste is underlined by sweet and buttery flavors of mushrooms and almonds.

beautiful white rind and a pale ivory interior.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk and cream, Delice De France's flavor is distinctive and slightly fruity with an aroma of mushrooms.

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At Treeline they stick to what they know: making delicious plant-based cheeses that support human health and the environment. Treeline chose cashews as the base for their cheeses for their delicious taste, creamy consistency, and health benefits. They keep things simple by only adding a few other wholesome ingredients to round out our recipes.

Plant Based Cream Cheese | 6x8oz | $23.99/CS US-9005 Plain US-9006 Strawberry US-9007 Chive Onion

New Dairy Free French Style Cheese | 8x4oz | $19.99/CS US-9008 Herb Garlic US-9009 Creamy Scallion US-9010 Chipotle Serrano

Brie Couronne 1Kg 60% FR-037 Plain | 2x2.2lb | $27.99/CS

The Fromagerie Henri Hutin was founded in 1922 by

Brie 3K Couronne FR-036 Plain | 1x6lb | $5.29/LB

how, the cheese plant has never ceased to evolve in

FR-038 Chives | FR-039 Pepper | 2x2.2lb | $28.99/CS

Henri Hutin, Master Cheese Maker. Thanks to his knowthe production of Brie, and of soft ripened, pressed soft ripened and spreadable fresh speciality cheeses...

Today La Fromagerie Henri Hutin from Dieue-surMeuse enjoys an excellent reputation on the export

FR-012 Belletoile 70% Triple Cream

market and is known for meeting the consumer's

| 1x6lb | $5.99/LB

expectations and demands.

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L’Original Brie evolves from a soft taste to a very aromatic flavor through ripening. It is a real “Brie de Caractère”, yet made from pasteurized French cow milk.

The Traditional French Butter, with its original oval shape, its typical striations and its delicious Sea Salt Crystals will please the fine gourmet palates.

The Madame Loïk Whipped Cheese product range is sensationally smooth and fresh.

Available in a plain recipe with the iconic hand harvested Sea Salt of Guérande, or with Garlic & Fresh Herbs, both variants will delight Fine American Gourmets.

FR-143 | 1x7lb | $6.99/LB

FR-023 | 20x8.8oz | $76.99/CS

FR-6000 Original | 8x5.29oz | $22.99/CS FR-6001 Garlic & Herb | 8x5.29oz | $24.99/CS OCTOBER 2021 | 31

Mifroma is the Swiss specialist in dairy products, with more than fifty years build know-how in maturing and refining cheeses.

APPENZELLER SW-005 Classic Wheel | 1x14lb | $12.99/LB SW-006 Extra Wheel | 1x15lb | $11.99/LB

GRUYÈRE SW-031 King Cut | 2x5lb | $10.49/LB SW-025 Quarter Wheel | 1x18lb | $10.49/LB

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It all began in Ursy a small village in the Fribourg countryside. A quiet, peaceful place that was home to a hidden gem: an old quarry that offered the ideal environmental conditions for maturing cheese.

Mifroma was founded in 1964 and the quarry was converted into a natural cheese cellar. From its beginnings as a Gruyère ripener, their company quickly established itself as the cheese specialist in Switzerland.

For 25 years they have been distributing their products all over the world. Often pioneering and always attuned to the market, what makes them tick is their love of the product and authentic flavors, plus their respect for everything nature has given all of us and the time it takes to make exceptional cheese.

TÊTE DE MOINE SW-090 Wheels | 4x2lb | $13.99/LB

RACLETTE SW-040 Wheels | 1x12lb | $8.99/LB

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Rosemary Gouda

Natural Gouda

Smoked Gouda

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

A premium, slicing Gouda that tastes smooth, creamy and buttery.

Now with even more great hickory and smoked flavor.

US-1590 | 12x7oz $28.99 / CS

US-1591 | 12x7oz $28.99 / CS

US-1592 | 12x7oz $28.99 / CS

Features & Benefits • Cady Creek's unique cheese making process gives Cady Creek Farms cheese better body, consistency, and flavor, and makes slicing a breeze.

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

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

• Their cheese has won awards at the World Championship Cheese Contest, the U.S. Chapionship Cheese Contest and the World Dairy Expo Championship.

• Made with milk with No Artificial Growth Hormones.

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 | $6.49/LB DK-006 Wheel | 1x6lb | $6.29/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 | $43.99/CS DK-109 Dill DK-110 Jalapeno DK-111 Caraway DK-113 Herbs & Spices DK-116 Light Plain DK-108 Plain | 12x8oz | $41.99/CS

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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 cheese is pre-cut into convenient cubes, ready to add to salads, pizza, pasta and baked dishes. The feta cubes are marinated in an oil with fresh herbs and garlic that enhances any simple meal. Castello feta is creatively crafted in Denmark from fresh cow's milk and cream.

DK-127 | 6x5.25oz | $22.99/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 | $73.99/CS

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EPICURE SPECIALS Daily Dairy ND-308 Goat Gouda VSOC White Label 1 Year Aged

$

12 11

ND-313 Gouda 5 Year VSOC Platinum Label

$

ND-362 VSOC Platinum Gouda 5 Year Exact Weight Pre-cuts

$

ND-312 3 Year VSOC Gold Label

$

ND-314 1 Year VSOC Black Label

$

ND-334 Paulus Abbey Beer Cheese Exact Weight

$

1x9lb

$

ND-340 Mocca d’Or Coffee Cheese

$

50

1x22lb

54

$

12x5.3oz

65/LB 1x22lb

1x24lb

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16

67/CS 16x7oz

90/LB 1x4.4lb

49/LB 1x4.4lb

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50

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50

18

$

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50

$

4

2

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50

$

FR-685 Subtle Lemon FR-686 Wild Strawberry FR-688 Morello Cherry FR-689 Mango

6x750ml

Italianavera

$

3

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70/CS

12x19.4oz IT-720 Al Basilico (Basil) IT-724 Marinara

FR-069 3K 60/LB

off

$

12x330ml

Brie d’Amir

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FR-671 Subtle Lemon FR-672 Wild Strawberry FR-673 Passionfruit FR-674 Morello Cherry FR-675 Mango

28/CS

$

¢

1x7lb

$

FR-094 1K 49/CS

21

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Amanti Gouda ¢

ND-344 Truffle

ND-341 Garlic ND-343 Pesto Red ND-349 Cumin ND-354 Chili Pepper

$

$

ND-353 Forrest Fruit

7

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Elixia Limonade Artisanale

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99/CS

57/LB

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$

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66/LB

10 8 73 11 12

ND-332 Frysk Hynder Whisky Cheese

50

85/LB

59/LB 1x10lb

11

64/LB

10

$

1x10lb

52/LB 1x10lb

6

11/CS

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50 off

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La Gruta Del Sol Fig Cakes

1

$

6x8.8oz SP-965 Original SP-966 Chopped Almond SP-968 Chocolate & Orange

FR-326 Petit Valley off $

SP-967 Mixed Fruit

25

$

$

20/CS

40

7

54 25

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85/CS 6x10.6oz

54 41

$

70/CS

CY-510 Cubed

$

$

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2

CY-502 Spicy

FR-848 P’tit Grey

2

$

SP-081 Aged 3 Months

2

$

28/CS 6x4.4oz

FR-854 Mon P’tit Creamy

6x8.8oz

Manchego Wheels

$

Kynthos Halloumi

Fromagerie Milleret

25

$

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$

12x8.8oz

04/CS

$

9x8.8oz

6

4

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50 off

28/CS 6x4.4oz

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70/LB

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SP-082 Aged 6 Months

$

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15/LB 1x7lb

SP-083 Aged 12 Months Raw Milk

$

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$

1x7lb

8

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12x5.3oz

$

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$

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UK-172 Extra Mature Cheddar 15 Month

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$

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12/LB 1x10lb ND-600 Kaaslands Kanaal

8

$

SP-091 Truffle

55/CS

$

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La Gruta Del Sol Nuts SP-914 Caramelized Sunflower Seeds

$

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SP-915 Caramelized Pecans

$

1x4.41lb $

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Kaaslands Kanaal

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SP-090 Rosemary SP-092 Brandy

15/CS

$

60/LB

Sheep’s Milk Cheese 150 G Wedges

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SP-084 Aged 12 Months

05/LB

$

FR-845 Camembert FR-844 Brie

43

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10/CS 1x3.96lb

SP-916 Marcona Almonds Sauteed & Salted

$

43

5

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5

50

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Trinitaine Madeleines

35

95/CS 12x7oz

$ FR-435 Plain FR-446 Lemon FR-447 Chocolate

49/CS 1x4.41lb

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1x22lb

$

SP-917 Marcona Almonds Fried & Salted

$ $

Raimage Fermier Brie

48/LB

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Brie De Meaux Style 3K

4

$

70/LB FR-068 | 1x7lb

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