Epicure’s founder, Damir Drezga, grew up during World War II in communist Yugoslavia. After his father’s passing when he was just 9 years old, Damir had no choice than to take the role as head of household. Despite his family’s poverty and the hardships of World War II, Damir took care of his mother and younger brother.
After completing school, Damir traveled to Germany for better employment to make 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 oneway ticket to the United States.
Upon arriving to America, he worked for a New York City food importer, where he learned the ins-andouts of the industry. A year later in 1971, he purchased his first pallet of Gouda from the Netherlands, thus marking the beginning of Epicure Foods!
50 years later, Epicure Foods has grown from importing that first pallet of Gouda cheese from the Netherlands to importing quality cheese, charcuterie, and various gourmet products from around the globe.
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CY-500 KYNTHOS HALLOUMI | 12x8.8 OZ
CY-502 KYNTHOS HALLOUMI SPICY | 12x8.8 OZ
CY-510 KYNTHOS HALLOUMI CUBES | 9x8.8 OZ
KYNTHOS HALLOUMI
Premium, old world Halloumi straight from the salty shores of Cyprus. Kynthos Halloumi is tangy and salty with an abundance of flavor, each bite will leave you craving more. Halloumi is typically produced with different mixes of milk types, but thankfully, Kynthos makes it simple to choose theirs by including a killer combination of cow, sheep, and goat milk.
What makes Halloumi stand out even further is its very high melting point due to a naturally low acid content. Since it only softens significantly when heated but does not melt, Halloumi allows for grilling, frying, and cooking in a variety of styles usually reserved for meats or firmer vegetables and proteins.
FRESH, TANGY, FRYING CHEESE halloumi from cyprus
If you can’t get to Cyprus soon, grab a warm bite of Kynthos Halloumi and close your eyes while imagining white sand beaches, turquoise waters. This cheese’s squeaks alone may induce smiles. Halloumi is a great blank slate of sorts to create endless, easy dishes all year-round. It can be grated, fried, grilled, baked, sautéed or simply eaten raw. Add any sauce to suit your mood and some simple ingredients to make a one-pan-wonder.
Halloumi is a fresh, unripened frying cheese similar to a clean, light and lactic tasting mozzarella if it were much firmer and slightly saltier. Widely recognized throughout the Mediterranean as the crowning cheese jewel of Cyprus cuisine as well as in neighboring Turkey and Greece.
RECIPE IDEAS
Grilled Peaches
Greek Salad Wraps
Prosciutto Wrapped Skewers
Lemon & Sesame Tabbouleh
WINE PAIRING Rosé Riesling
Prosecco Zinfandel
FR-326 P'TIT VALLEY | 6x10.6 OZ
P'TIT VALLEY
Since 1921, from generation to generation, the same love of cheese making and know how is Fromagerie Milleret’s main driver.
Their quality milk comes from Montbéliarde cows in the East of France and is used for manufacturing within 48 hours of collection. This milk is rich in the land’s biodiversity.
To give each cheese their own personalities, Milleret uses a different ferment for each recipe. They make many of their own ferments from milk collected from selected farms, bringing all of the biodiversity of the land to their cheeses.
creamy cow’s milk cheese
STRAPPED IN SPRUCE
P'tit Valley is a Vacherin inspired soft-ripened, cow’s milk cheese with a mixed ring. It is strapped with spruce and ripened for two weeks. Creamy and soft, this cheese has a nice woody taste.
The white mold stays soft and the flavor gets more complex throughout its shelf life. P'tit Valley never has a bitter flavor.
Fromagerie Milleret uses state of the art cheese technology to make the cheeses’ textures soft without running. The percentage of cream in Milleret cheeses is also superior to competitors.
RECIPE IDEAS
Baked P'tit Valley
P'tit Valley and Mushroom Crostini
Creamy Rigatoni
Potatoes Gratin
WINE PAIRING
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Prosecco
FR-848 P’TIT GREY | 6x4.4 OZ
P’TIT GREY
Since 1921, from generation to generation, the same love of cheese making and know how is Fromagerie Milleret’s main driver.
Their quality milk comes from Montbéliarde cows in the East of France and is used for manufacturing within 48 hours of collection. This milk is rich in the land’s biodiversity.
To give each cheese their own personalities, Milleret uses a different ferment for each recipe. They make many of their own ferments from milk collected from selected farms, bringing all of the biodiversity of the land to their cheeses.
COATED WITH ASH SOFT COW’S MILK CHEESE
A soft cheese made with pasteurized cow’s milk, P’tit Grey is rubbed with vine ash by cheese makers. P’tit Grey is mild when cold and develops a richer flavor and ultra-creamy texture as it comes to room temperature. It has earthy flavors of onion and mushroom. P’tit Grey is a perfect addition to any cheese board or in recipes.
RECIPE IDEAS
Asparagus, Parsley and P’tit Grey Tart
P’tit Grey with Grilled Peaches and Orzo
Honey and P’tit Grey Bruschetta
Wild Arugula Salad
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Savagnin
Beaujolais
FR-851 LE SAINT GERMAIN | 6x7 OZ
le saint germain
Since 1921, from generation to generation, the same love of cheese making and know how is Fromagerie Milleret’s main driver.
Their quality milk comes from Montbéliarde cows in the East of France and is used for manufacturing within 48 hours of collection. This milk is rich in the land’s biodiversity.
To give each cheese their own personalities, Milleret uses a different ferment for each recipe. They make many of their own ferments from milk collected from selected farms, bringing all of the biodiversity of the land to their cheeses.
SOFt cow’s milk cheese
WITH A NATURAL ORANGE RIND
Soft cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Under its natural orange rind, Le Saint Germain has a mild texture and slight characteristic flavors. Its taste intensifies during its shelf life.
RECIPE IDEAS
Tartiflette
Le Saint Germain and Fig Tartine
Asparagus Risotto
3 Cheese Pizza Bianca
WINE PAIRING
Riesling
Gewürztraminer
Chenin Blanc
Sauternes
FR-854 MON P’TIT CREAMY | 6x4.4 OZ
MON P’TIT CREAMY
Since 1921, from generation to generation, the same love of cheese making and know how is Fromagerie Milleret’s main driver.
Their quality milk comes from Montbéliarde cows in the East of France and is used for manufacturing within 48 hours of collection. This milk is rich in the land’s biodiversity.
To give each cheese their own personalities, Milleret uses a different ferment for each recipe. They make many of their own ferments from milk collected from selected farms, bringing all of the biodiversity of the land to their cheeses.
WITH A WHITE MOLD RIND SOFT-RIPENED CHEESE
Soft-ripened cheese with white mold made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It has a buttery flavor and silky texture. Its flavor gets more complex and texture more fudgy as it ages.
RECIPE IDEAS
Mussel, Bacon & Cheese Tartlets
Melty Mon P’tit Creamy Fondue
Cheese Souffle
Niçoise-style pizza
WINE PAIRING
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Prosecco
FR-845 CAMEMBERT LA PETITE REINE | 6x8.8 OZ
FR-844 BRIE LA PETITE REINE | 6x8.8 OZ
LA PETITE REINE
Each handcrafted wheel of La Petite Reine reflects characteristics of authentic varietal cultures and careful ripening techniques. La Petite cheeses are perfect for picnics and casual entertaining, elegant cheese plates or the simple pleasures of celebrating the good things in life.
Every day, fresh milk is collected from dairy farms within a 40km radius of the cheese dairy, ensuring quality, authenticity and traceability of raw material. Traditional French recipes are used to create these mini soft-ripened cheeses.
brie and Camembert
HANDCRAFTED MINI WHEELS
La Petite Reine Brie brings you all of the creamy, butter-like flavors of traditional French Brie, in a compact, elegant miniwheel. Made with the same passion as Camembert La Petite Reine, this little Brie has a character all of its own. It features a delightfully creamy texture with mushroom flavors and nutty undertones.
La Petite Reine Camembert has a core that is firmer in texture than the creamy paste close to the rind: the sign of a premium quality Camembert. As it’s made from premium quality and lightly pasteurized milk, this spectacular cheese was previously unavailable in the United States.
RECIPE IDEAS
Cranberry Walnut Baked Camembert
Mussel, Bacon & Brie Tartlets
Prosciutto-Wrapped Baked Brie
Melty Cheese Fondue Pot
WINE PAIRING
Champagne
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Dry Riesling
FR-863 REINE TRUFFLE BRIE | 6x4.76 OZ
FR-864 BRIE TRIPLE CREME | 6x4.4 OZ
FR-861 ASH RIPENED BRIE | 6X4.4 OZ
LA PETITE REINE
Each handcrafted wheel of La Petite Reine reflects characteristics of authentic varietal cultures and careful ripening techniques. La Petite cheeses are perfect for picnics and casual entertaining, elegant cheese plates or the simple pleasures of celebrating the good things in life.
La Petite Reine uses modern, high performance equipment for their traditional recipes to ensure that every step in production is carried out to the highest standards.
Enjoy La Petite Reine cheeses with a crusty bread or on a cheese board for an authentic French experience.
CREAMY AND RICH elegant french cheeses
La Petite Reine Truffle Brie is buttery and rich with a generous line of truffle in the center! La Petite Reine Truffle Brie is made with real summer truffle from Italy, imparting an irresistible earthy aroma. Each bite of this tiny brie is bursting with big truffle flavor.
La Petite Reine Ash Coated Brie is a soft cheese made with cow’s milk. Reine cheesemakers hand rub the cheese with vegetal ash.
La Petite Reine Triple Creme Brie is coated with a soft white rind and has a super creamy interior. It has an earthy and slightly-salty flavor.
RECIPE IDEAS
Baked Brie with Rosemary
Pecan Baked Brie with Berries
Creamy Truffle Pasta
Wild Arugula Salad
WINE PAIRING
Champagne
Prosecco
Pinot Noir
Nebbiolo
FR-9015 BRILLANTE REINE TRIPLE CREAM | 4x1 LB
BRILLANTE REINE
Each handcrafted wheel of La Petite Reine reflects characteristics of authentic varietal cultures and careful ripening techniques. La Petite cheeses are perfect for picnics and casual entertaining, elegant cheese plates or the simple pleasures of celebrating the good things in life.
Making exceptional cheeses requires exceptional milk. This cheese is handcrafted with milk that is collected within a 16 mile radius of the dairy. This proximity preserves the milk quality by avoiding potential transportation damages.
COW'S MILK Triple Crème CHEESE
CRAFTED IN FRANCE
Brillante Reine is a triple crème cow's milk cheese with a thin, snowy rind and a creamy interior. The texture resembles rich, thick cream cheese. Brillante Reine has a flavorful, indulgent taste with hints of salt mixed with an extra creamy finish.
This rich and creamy cheese makes a great companion to figs, grapes, pears, honey, crusty bread and sparkling wine.
RECIPE IDEAS
Baked Brillante Reine
Brûléed Brillante Reine Crostini
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Gratin
Brillante, Bacon and Basil Pasta
WINE PAIRING
Champagne
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Moscato
FR-198 REINE RIPENED BUCHE GOAT LOG | 1x2.2 LB
ripened buche
The farms that supply the milk to craft Reine Ripened Buche are mainly located in northwestern France. The goats are in excellent health and are milked 365 days a year in the morning and evening.
Every other day, a dairy driver collects the milk from the farms. The dairy checks every batch for quality by testing a sample of the milk. When you take that first bite of luscious Reine goat cheese, you can be sure that you are consuming goat's cheese of the utmost quality!
soft-ripened goat's milk cheese
CRAFTED IN FRANCE
La Petite Reine Ripened Buche's thin, white bloomy rind and soft, fudgy center are sure to please any palate! As this cheese nears its expiration date, the interior becomes increasingly melty and its creamline develops.
With a tangy goat's milk flavor and citrus notes, Reine Ripened Buche is the perfect pick for goat cheese lovers. Pair this mouthcoating, creamy cheese with a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir.
RECIPE IDEAS
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Goat Cheese & Tomato Tart
Goat Cheese & Fig Chutney Toasts
Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Merlot
FR-069 BRIE 3K D'AMIR | 1x7 LB
FR-094 BRIE 1K D'AMIR | 2x2.2 LB
FR-046 MINI BRIE D’AMIR | 6x8.8oz
BRIE D’AMIR
Brie d'Amir has an unmistakable rich, buttery texture with a white, fluffy, bloomy rind. As the cheese reaches room temperature, the paste becomes buttery soft with an oozing center.
A handsome addition to any cheese platter, Brie d’Amir is marvelously paired with pomegranates, fresh figs, salted accompaniments such as olives or nuts and earthy, fruit jams. Enjoy with a glass of champagne or chablis.
buttery french brie
GOOEY DOUBLE CRÈME CHEESE
Gooey, creamy, double crème French Brie, Brie d’Amir is a handsome addition to any cheese plate. Crafted in France from pure, pasteurized cow’s milk with 60% milk fat.
Each slice of Brie d’Amir boasts a soft, creamy texture that is luxuriously fresh with a mild, vegetal and milky flavor. The scent is light with notes of grass and savory mushrooms. Decadent, oozing center.
RECIPE IDEAS
Cranberry Turkey Wellington
Apple & Ham Grilled Cheese
Asparagus & Honey Puff Pastry
Pepper Jelly Bites
WINE PAIRING
Champagne
Chenin Blanc
Riesling Rosé
IT-770 FETALIA FETA RETAIL | 12x7 OZ
FETALIA FETA
Typically when we think Feta we think of Greece. Unlike the many Fetas before, Fetalia is solely crafted on the island of Sardinia - a pristine, reclusive island in the Mediterranean off the coast of Italy. Known for its mountainous regions and coastal shores, Sardinia is also home to the Sarda Sheep which is used exclusively to craft Fetalia Feta.
The Sarda Sheep breed is indigenous to the island of Sardinia and is best known for providing milk to create Pecorino Sardo. Sarda Sheep are high-milk yielding animals and are considered to be among the best Italian breeds of sheep for production of sheep’s milk. The breed provides cheesemakers with rich, fat-laced cheese.
FETA FROM SARDINIA
CREAMY, CRUMBLY FETA
Fetalia Feta is a brined, sheep’s milk curd cheese that’s bright white in color with a semi-soft, crumbly texture. On the palate, it is slightly salty with a rich, creamy mouth feel that leaves your taste buds tingling. As it ages, the flavor becomes more distinct with a sharper, saltier taste.
Fetalia Feta adds an additional depth of flavor and texture to an array of dishes. Enjoy by itself as a yummy snack or crumbled on top of salads, flat breads, sandwiches, pasta or incorporated into your favorite recipe.
RECIPE IDEAS
Baked Plums
Spanakopita Pinwheels
Moroccan Flatbread
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
WINE PAIRING
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinto Gris
Zinfandel
Gewürztraminer
SP-011 TRES LECHES LA GRUTA DEL SOL | 2x7lb SP-018 PRE-CUT WEDGES | 8x6.35 OZ
Tres Leches
Rich in flavor and history - located in the heart of La Mancha, in Los Yebnes, Toledo, a region of excellency and fame regarding cheese making. La Gruta del Sol makes an array of products ranging from aged Manchego to flavored sheep’s milk cheeses.
Traditional French methods are used to develop the natural rind of Tres Leches cheeses. Affinage molds are allowed to grow on the surface of the cheese. During the ripening process the cheese is brushed and rubbed several times with olive oil until the wheel is fully coated. The enzymes released by the mold during the affinage, coupled with the olive oil, provide the perfect bouquet.
3 milk cheese
CURED WITH OLIVE OIL
Tres Leches has been made to the same traditional recipe for generations. Starting with locally sourced milk to expert grading, the quality is controlled throughout the production process which means perfection is reached every time.
Tres Leches cheese is made with a mixture of cow’s, sheep’s and goat’s milk using sheep’s rennet. Aged during 6 months in traditional maturity chambers. This cheese has a slightly strong and authentic flavor, with a refined fragrance and straw yellow color. The texture is firm and with small and well distributed holes.
RECIPE IDEAS
Omelette with Serrano Ham
Gougères with Figs & Hazelnuts
Eggplant Moussaka
Tomato Salad with Mint
WINE PAIRING
Rioja
Burgundy
Tawny Port
Gewurtztraminer
FLAVORED SHEEP'S CHEESE
SP-090 ROSEMARY WEDGES 150G | 12x5.3 OZ
SP-092 BRANDY WEDGES 150G | 12x5.3 OZ
SP-091 TRUFFLE WEDGES 150G | 12x5.3 OZ
SP-103 FLOWER WEDGES 150G | 12x5.3 OZ | PRE-ORDER
SP-064 ROSEMARY WHEEL | 1x7 LB
SP-096 BRANDY WHEEL | 1x7 LB
SP-089 TRUFFLE WHEEL | 1x7 LB
SP-104 FLOWERS WHEEL | 1x7 LB | PRE-ORDER
Rich in flavor and history - located in the heart of La Mancha, in Los Yebnes, Toledo, a region of excellency and fame regarding cheese making. La Gruta del Sol makes an array of products ranging from aged Manchego to flavored sheep’s milk cheeses.
Each wheel is made from the freshest milk collected daily, resulting in a cheese with a rich, milky flavor reminiscent of hay and subtle tanginess.
spanish SHEEP’S MILK CHEESE
4 ENTICING FLAVORS
These La Gruta del Sol cheeses are made with pasteurized sheep’s milk. Each cheese has all ingredients mixed in with the curds to ensure the paste is fully distributed with all flavors.
Each wedge is buttery and very pleasant to the palate, with small eyes, firm paste and a flavor and aftertaste that enamors the nose and mouth. Aromas range from fruity and toasted to nutty and earthy. The flavor lingers after each bite, perfect for a savory and herbaceous cheeseboard.
RECIPE IDEAS
Shakshuka
Chorizo
Vegetable Frittata
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
WINE PAIRING
Rioja
Tempranillo Cava
Verdejo
ROMEROGOAT & VINGOAT
SP-180 ROMERGOAT WHEELS | 1x5.5 LB
SP-181 VINGOAT WHEELS | 1x5.5 LB
SP-182 ROMERGOAT EW WEDGES | 12x5.3 OZ
SP-183 VINGOAT EW WEDGES | 12x5.3 OZ
INFUSED WITH RED WINE & ROSEMARY CURED GOAT’S MILK CHEESES
La Gruta Del Sol Romergoat is buttery and smooth with a pleasant goat's milk flavor. The rind is covered with dried rosemary which imparts a wonderful aroma and flavor into the paste of the cheese.
Vingoat wine-cured goat cheese has an intense goat's milk flavor combined with the fruity notes of red wine. Its beautiful, purple rind makes it an eye-catching addition to cheeseboards and tapas.
Rich in flavor and history - located in the heart of La Mancha, in Los Yebnes, Toledo, a region of excellency and fame regarding cheese making. La Gruta del Sol makes an array of products ranging from aged Manchego to flavored goat’s milk cheeses.
RECIPE IDEAS
Peach & Red Wine Grilled Cheese
Spanish Cheese Board
Serrano Ham & Rosemary Flatbread
Rosemary Goat Cheese Biscuits
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Grigio
Chianti
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tempranillo
MANCHEGO
SP-081 3 MONTHS WHEEL | 1x7 LB
SP-082 6 MONTHS WHEEL | 1x7 LB
SP-083 12 MONTHS RAW MILK WHEEL | 1x7 LB
SP-084 12 MONTHS WHEEL | 1x7 LB
SP-085 3 MONTHS 150G WEDGES | 12x5.3 OZ
SP-086 6 MONTHS 150G WEDGES | 12x5.3 OZ
SP-087 12 MONTHS 150G WEDGES | 12x5.3 OZ
Rich in flavor and history - located in the heart of La Mancha, in Los Yebnes, Toledo, a region of excellency and fame regarding cheese making. La Gruta del Sol makes an array of products ranging from aged manchegos to flavored sheep’s milk cheeses.
La Gruta Del Sol Manchegos begin with local sheep’s milk. The milk is heated and begin to form curds after 30 to 60 minutes. The curds are then pressed into molds. They are unmolded and salted by immersing them in brine. They are then aged and dried under controlled conditions of temperature and humidity.
MILD & CREAMY MANCHEGO SHEEP’S MILK CHEESE
Manchego, a flavorful sheep’s milk cheese, is undoubtedly Spain’s most famous cheese.
When young, Manchego has a mild, creamy and sweet aroma. The taste is sweet, salty and slightly nutty. The texture is smooth and creamy, and a little bit granular. This becomes more pronounced as it matures and the flavor becomes sharper. It is perfect on crusty breads, for snacks, used in sandwiches, or as an appetizer in tapas.
RECIPE IDEAS
Chorizo and Manchego Quesadillas
Spanish Tapas
Manchego Cheese Puffs
Spanish Breakfast Frittata
WINE PAIRING
Rioja
Tempranillo
Cava
Verdejo
Mahón
Rich in flavor and history - located in the heart of La Mancha, in Los Yebnes, Toledo, a region of excellency and fame regarding cheese making. La Gruta del Sol makes an array of products ranging from aged manchego to flavored sheep’s milk cheeses.
Mahon pairs well with chorizo, dried fruit, nuts and other La Gruta del Sol cheeses.
creamy and smooth spanish cheese
MADE WITH RAW COW'S MILK
Mahón has some characteristics specific to it, despite aging. In general the cheese is buttery sharp, slightly salty and lightly aromatic in taste. Mahón is sweet and fruity but at times slightly salty. This is due in part to the sea salt content in the grass the cows eat. The rind is generally an orange color due to being rubbed with oil and paprika. As it reaches maturity, it tends to have small misshapen holes and has some granularity. A very versatile cheese, Mahón is traditionally eaten sliced thinly and drizzled in olive oil
RECIPE IDEAS
Mahon Cacio e Pepe
Mahon and Fig Jam Pinwheels
Spanish Egg Bites
Mahon Risotto
WINE PAIRING
Sherry
Tempranillo
Rioja
Madeira
SP-001 SEMI CURED AGED 3 MONTHS RAW MILK | 2x7 LB
SP-295 GARROTXA | 8x6.35 OZ
SP-296 MATURE BUFFALO | 8x6.35 OZ
SP-297 MATURE RAW SHEEP | 8x6.35 OZ
PRE-PACK CHEESES
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries
Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
SPANISH CHEESES HAND-CRAFTED
Pre-cut wedges of Montbrú classics: Goat Garrotxa, Mature Buffalo and Mature Raw Sheep cheeses.
Montbrú Goat Garrotxa has an intense flavor with a citric spark. It has a buttery texture and an aftertaste that invites you to taste it again.
Mature Buffalo cheese has a close and buttery texture. It shows the character of buffalo’s milk from the beginning: it starts with sweet hints that turn acidic with a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Mature Raw Sheep cheese contains the sweetness and tenderness of ripened sheep’s cheese. It has a complex flavor.
RECIPE IDEAS
Tapas
Herbed Potato Gratin
Spanish Breakfast Frittata
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
BULK NUTS
SP-914 CARAMELIZED SUNFLOWER SEEDS | 1x4.41 LB
SP-915 CARAMELIZED PECANS | 1x3.96 LB
SP-916 MARCONA ALMONDS SAUTEED & SALTED | 1x4.41LB
SP-917 MARCONA ALMONDS SALTED | 1x4.41LB
MARCONA ALMONDS & CARAMELIZED NUTS
CRAFTED IN SPAIN
La Gruta Del Sol’s line of nuts is made in Spain with locallysourced ingredients and time-honored processes. Pair these fine nuts and seeds with your favorite Spanish cheeses, sprinkle them into baked good recipes or enjoy them on their own as a satisfying snack.
La Gruta del Sol's caramelized sunflower seeds and pecans are the perfect sweet, crunchy bite that every cheese board needs.
Marcona almonds, also referred to as "the queen of almonds", are sweeter, fatter and rounder than the typical California variety. La Gruta's are blanched in oil before being salted.
La Gruta del Sol gets their Marcona almonds from a small, familyrun company that grows authentic Mediterranean almonds. They are committed to sustainable agriculture and the use of traditional methods in order to grow almonds of exceptionally high quality.
La Gruta del Sol's caramelized nuts are made with just two simple ingredients: locally-sourced nuts and sugar.
RECIPE IDEAS
Marcona Almond Pesto
Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Marcona Almond Butter Cookies
Raisin & Sunflower Seed Cookies
WINE PAIRING
Chardonnay
Merlot
Fino Sherry
Tempranillo
fig cakes
RETAIL | 6x8.8 OZ
SP-965 ORIGINAL FIG CAKES
SP-966 FIG CAKES CHOPPED ALMOND
SP-967 FIG CAKES MIXED FRUIT
SP-968 FIG CAKE CHOCOLATE & ORANGE
BULK | 1x11.02 LB
SP-974 ORIGINAL
SP-975 CHOPPED ALMOND
SP-976 DATE & WALNUT
La Gruta del Sol Fig Cakes are handcrafted with specially selected figs from Extremadura, Spain. These figs are naturally dried and minced, placed in molds, pressed and topped with mixed fruit or almonds.
Authentic works of art, La Gruta del Sol products are meant to enjoy with the five senses.
SOFT AND NATURALLY DELICIOUS SWEET SPANISH FIG CAKES
Moist, succulent dried figs are simply crushed then pressed together to form this sweet fig cake. Soft and naturally delicious. Partner with cheese or charcuterie. Add La Gruta del Sol fig cakes to a blue cheese and walnut salad.
Dried fruit cakes are cheese favorite companions. These can be used to create a unique cheese board, served as a delightful dessert, added to muesli or salad. Enjoy these fig cakes with an afternoon tea or coffee.
RECIPE IDEAS
Fig and Ricotta Tart
Fig Cake and Blue Cheese Skewers
Oatmeal and Fig Cookies
Fig Bars
WINE PAIRING
Chianti
Syrah
Sauternes
Pinot Noir
Ibérico
SP-494 IBÉRICO LA GRUTA DEL SOL | 2x7 LB
SP-493 IBÉRICO LA GRUTA DEL SOL WEDGE | 12x7 OZ
earthy and rich spanish cheese
ENTICING BLEND OF 3 MILKS
Iberico cheese is made with an enticing blend of Cow, Sheep and Goat Milk. Iberico is made in a similar mold as Manchego, thus the shape and rind texture are quite similar.
There is an excellent harmony between its flavor and texture. The blend of three milks give this cheese a grassy and earthy aroma and a distinctive fruity to nutty taste. The paste is soft with a light buttery texture.
The richness of this cheese makes it ideal to be served as a snack cheese, grating or a grilling cheese. Enjoy with robust Spanish wines and cured Spanish meats such as Chorizo, Jamon Iberico or Jamon Serrano.
Iberico has aromas of yogurt and butter. It has a marked softness making it slightly sticky with a pleasant oily sensation.
Rich in flavor and history - located in the heart of La Mancha, in Los Yebnes, Toledo, a region of excellency and fame regarding cheese making. La Gruta del Sol makes an array of products ranging from aged manchegos to flavored sheep’s milk cheeses.
RECIPE IDEAS
Spanish Cheese Plate
Iberico Croquettes
Spanish Carbonara
Egg Bites with Iberico Cheese
WINE PAIRING
Rioja
Cava Verdejo
Tempranillo
SP-030 FLOR DEL CADÍ | 2x3 LB
Flor Del Cadí
Cadi is a centenary cooperative committed to supplying the consumer with products of the highest quality. The Cadi Cooperative is located in a beautiful valley in the Catalan Pyrenees. The high pastures of the Pyrenees mountains give our dairy products a fresh and unique flavor. Since 1915, Cadi has produced cheese of the highest quality, recognized and guaranteed by the most strict European regulatory agencies.
100 years later, Cadi milk is still provided only by the farmers who belong to the Cooperative, which comes only from two Pyrenean regions: Alt Urgell and Cerdanya. This guarantees its constant uniformity and richness. All Cadi cheeses are made of a blend of rich morning and evening milk.
WITH A NUTTY, RICH FLAVOR aged spanish cheese
A traditional specialty cheese from Catalonia, Flor del Cadí is aged for up to 6 months to develop its full taste. Firm and hard with a mellow nutty flavor in the Gouda style, Flor is a delight for the palate.
Flor is excellent as an appetizer with nuts, apples, and grapes. It also makes a great topping grated over pasta dishes.
RECIPE IDEAS
Potato Gratin
Spinach & Flor Stuffed Porkchops
Prosciutto Breakfast Strata
Spanish Veggie Melts
WINE PAIRING
Rioja
Red Monstant
Leonora
Chianti
SP-032 NEU DEL CADÍ | 2x5 LB | PRE-ORDER
neu Del Cadí
Cadi is a centenary cooperative committed to supplying the consumer with products of the highest quality. The Cadi Cooperative is located in a beautiful valley in the Catalan Pyrenees. The high pastures of the Pyrenees mountains give our dairy products a fresh and unique flavor. Since 1915, Cadi has produced cheese of the highest quality, recognized and guaranteed by the most strict European regulatory agencies.
100 years later, Cadi milk is still provided only by the farmers who belong to the Cooperative, which comes only from two Pyrenean regions: Alt Urgell and Cerdanya. This guarantees its constant uniformity and richness. All Cadi cheeses are made of a blend of rich morning and evening milk.
WITH A NATURAL MOLD RIND soft spanish cheese
Neu Del Cadí is soft mold rind specialty cheese from the Catalan Pyrenees. Neu del Cadí is a cheese with a personality. Creamy and lactic at first, which develops more complex aromas during its lifetime, reminiscent of truffles, mushrooms and the damp pastures typical of this area of the Pyrenees. The rind is natural and edible and is largely responsible for the maturation of this aged cheese. Neu Del Cadi is aged for up to 30 days.
RECIPE IDEAS
Marinated Neu del Cadi Salad
Fig and Neu del Cadi Toasts
Chorizo & Neu del Cadi Pasta
Broccoli Rabe & Cheese Empanadas
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir Prosecco
Sauvignon Blanc
Zinfandel
SP-031 URGÈLIA (PDO) | 2x5.5 LB
URGÈLIA
Cadi is a centenary cooperative committed to supplying the consumer with products of the highest quality. The Cadi Cooperative is located in a beautiful valley in the Catalan Pyrenees. The high pastures of the Pyrenees mountains give our dairy products a fresh and unique flavor. Since 1915, Cadi has produced cheese of the highest quality, recognized and guaranteed by the most strict European regulatory agencies.
100 years later, Cadi milk is still provided only by the farmers who belong to the Cooperative, which comes only from two Pyrenean regions: Alt Urgell and Cerdanya. This guarantees its constant uniformity and richness. All Cadi cheeses are made of a blend of rich morning and evening milk.
PDO GRANTED
2020 SOFI GOLD WINNER
Gold Award Winner for “Best Cow’s Milk Cheese” at The 2020 Sofi Awards. Urgèlia was one of 148 winners selected by a panel of specialty food experts from nearly 2,000 entries across 39 product categories. Products are judged on taste, including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, ingredient quality and innovation. All tastings are blind.
Urgèlia is a traditional semi-soft specialty cheese from Catalonia with PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). All milk for Urgèlia cheese comes from the Frisona breed of cattle. A washed rind cheese aged a minimum of 45 days. The interior paste is creamy white with many small holes and a light brown rind. A robust and buttery taste with a fruity and aromatic flavor, which is reminiscent of moss, fungi or almonds.
RECIPE IDEAS
Roasted Onion Soup
Tartiflette
Pommes Soufflées
Grilled Vegetable Focaccia
WINE PAIRING
Beaujolais
Pinot Noir
Gewürztraminer
Chenin Blanc
SP-269 MATURE BUFFALO “SUAU” | 2x2 LB
MATURE BUFFALO SUAU
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
SEMI-CURED Buffalo cheese
LACTOSE FREE
Mature Buffalo cheese with a closed and soft texture. It has a very particular aroma of buffalo’s milk with a slightly sour taste with earthy notes. It shows buffalo milk’s character from the beginning: starting with sweet hints that turn acidic with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Ideal to enjoy slowly accompanied by quince and walnuts.
RECIPE IDEAS
WINE PAIRING
Buffalo Suau Tortas Spanish Tapas Potato Gratin
Young Tempranillo Chenin Blanc Verdejo Cava
SP-270 AGED BUFFALO SARRO | 2x3.75 LB
aged buffalo sarro
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
Buffalo cheese
HAND MOLDED
Semi-hard cheese with a distinctive aroma of fresh buffalo’s milk. Sarro is slowly matured for four months to obtain an intense but refined paste. The cheese has sweet hints with a slightly bitter taste. Contains 0% lactose.
Fresh milk is collected daily to produce Sarro. Each wheel of Sarro is hand pressed with a cloth to obtain a softer and buttery texture. Once inside the cloth, the cheese is tied resulting in its characteristic shape.
RECIPE IDEAS
Ham Croquettes
Skillet Phyllo Pie
Potato Gratin
Roasted Butternut Squash
WINE PAIRING
Tempranillo Garnacha
Rioja Verdejo
SP-273 ARTISANAL BLUE GOAT CHEESE | 1x4 LB | PRE-ORDER
BLUE GOAT CHEESE
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
SMOOTH AND CREAMY BLUE GOAT’S MILK BLUE CHEESE
Creamy cheese with natural mold aroma; an intense matured goat milk flavor. Its smooth and creamy texture makes it perfect to be spread.
Made with 100% Murciana goat’s milk, produced in small quantities (500 liters) to guarantee hand-made production. The cheese is matured for 8 week and the rind is washed 2 times during the process. The cheese is punctured before aging to obtain good growth of mold on the inside.
Blau de Cabra is great served raw, cooked into a sauce, with meats, fish or salads as well as in risotto or pasta.
RECIPE IDEAS
Gnocchi with Blue Cheese
Baked Polenta
Pear, Ham and Blue Cheese Toasts
Blue Cheese Stuffed Figs
WINE PAIRING
Sauternes
Tawny Port
Malbec
Zinfandel
SP-276 SARRO GOAT GARROTXA | 2x2.2 LB
sarro goat cheese
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
HAND-MOLDED SEMI-CURED CHEESE
SUPERGOLD WINNER AT 2019 WORLD CHEESE AWARDS
The most famous of all Montbrú cheeses. A soft, buttery cheese with a citric spark that melts in the mouth. Its interior is a spotless white color. Its rind provides earthy moss notes.
Made with 100% Murciana goat milk. Fresh milk is being picked up daily to produce this cheese. After a delicate process in the cording vat it is molded by hand and tied with a cloth in order to obtain the characteristic shape and a creamier texture.
Winner of the Super Gold Medal at the 2019 World Cheese Awards for best bloomy rind goat’s cheese in the world.
RECIPE IDEAS
Goat Cheese and Tomato Toasts
Zucchini and Beetroot Soup
Asparagus Goat Cheese Souffle
WINE PAIRING
Sauternes
Merlot
Pinot Grigio Muscadet
SP-274 GARROTXA WHEEL FORM | 2x3.75 LB
GARROTXA
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries
Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
SEMI-CURED GOAT CHEESE
TRADITIONAL CATALAN CHEESE
Garrotxa goat cheese has an intense flavor with notes of sparkling citrus. It has a buttery texture with an aftertaste that invites to taste it again. A typical Catalan cheese and one of the first cheeses to be made at Montbru.
Made with 100% Murciana goat milk. After a delicate process in the cording vat, the cheese is molded and pressed slowly in order to obtain the exact humidity. After the salting process, the cheese is matured for six weeks. During this time frame Garrotxa is turned and brushed three times a week.
RECIPE IDEAS
Spanish Tortas
Garrotxa and Pumpkin Flatbread
Kale and Farro Salad
Cheese Souffle
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir
Lambrusco
Riesling
Champagne
SP-278 NOVELL GOAT | 1x3.3 LB
novell goat
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
WITH A WHITE BLOOMY RIND soft paste goat cheese
Novell is smooth and mild, yet has a complex and lactic flavor profile. Semi-soft paste cheese made with Alpina and Murciana goat milk with a maturation of 21 days. The outside is covered with penicillium candidum which has an aroma of mushrooms. A semi-matured cheese with mild goat milk flavor, a buttery aroma, and natural molds. It has a very pleasant and smooth texture.
RECIPE IDEAS
Prosciutto, Arugula and Novell Salad
Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche
Goat Cheese and Honey Stuffed Figs
Grilled Peach Toasts
Crémant de Loire Malbec
Pinot Noir
PAIRING
WINE
Rosé
SP-290 BUCHERON STYLE RULO | 1x2.2 LB
bucheron style rulo
Pere Antúnez and Imma Llonch founded Formatgeries
Montbrú in 1989 at their farm Mas Montbrú, located in Moià (Barcelona). At the beginning as goat farmers, they began to produce artisan Goat Mató Cheese and Fresh Goat Cheese. After a while and seeing that the demand of the cheeses increases they began to improve the installations for the creamery at the farm and increase the collection of cheeses with Semi Matured and Matured goat and sheep cheeses.
In 2010 Montbrú began to produce with Buffalo Catalan milk, we are the first national producers with that kind of milk, right now those cheeses are increasing demand very fast, not only for its organoleptic benefits, like 0% lactose, but for its pure taste.
SPANISH GOAT CHEESE
SEMI-CURED, SOFT GOAT CHEESE
Semi-cured Spanish goat cheese made with 100% free range goat’s milk. It is carefully aged for three weeks, resulting in a soft, melty texture and unique nutty aroma. Rulo de Cabra is ideal for cooking due to its low acidity level.
RECIPE IDEAS
Goat Cheese and Red Onion Tarts
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Summer Goat Cheese Salad
WINE PAIRING
Crémant de Loire
Malbec
Pinot Noir
Chenin Blanc
ND-600 KAASLANDS KANAAL WHEEL | 1x22 LB
KAASLANDS KANAAL
For centuries, the canals that wind their way through Holland’s lush countryside and historic cities have provided Dutch traders a mean to connect and prosper. In the same manner, Kaaslands Kanaal delivers the same history and tradition while providing a means for people to come together and connect over a cheese that is full-flavored, nutty and slightly sweet. Enjoy melted into any number of dishes or simply as a delicious snack.
Kaaslands Kanaal received the Silver Award for Best Cow’s Milk Cheese at the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show Sofi Awards.
PROOSDIJ CHEESE
2018 SOFI WINNER
Kanaal is crunchy, butterscotch, salty-sweet cheese candy, fresh from Holland. The older Kanaal gets, the more deliciously dense and fudgy it becomes. At a glance or blind bite, one may guess Kanaal is any number of cheese types. In a way this is true as it is a lesser known style called Proosdij
Proosdij is a semi-firm to firm style of washed-curd cheese made very similarly to Goudas using specific combinations of mixed-strain starter cultures. The cheese develops aroma, flavor, and texture profiles with characteristics of a cross between Gouda and Parmesan cheeses. This also includes the satisfying crunchiness of increasing amounts of tyrosine crystals that form with age along more sweet, fruity, toasted caramel, and bouillon flavors than Gouda cheeses.
RECIPE IDEAS
Spinach Stuffed Pork Cutlets
Prosciutto Breakfast Stratta
Apple, Honey & Walnut Crostinis
Pumpkin Bisque
WINE PAIRING
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Beaujolais
Riesling
ND-345 KAASLANDS PUMPKIN GOUDA | 1x10 LB
PUMPKIN GOUDA
Kaaslands produces outstanding and unique fine Dutch cheeses that meet the highest quality requirements. Only the best quality cow's milk is used to make Kaaslands cheeses.
WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS, GINGER & GARLIC CREAMY, YOUNG DUTCH GOUDA
Young Dutch Gouda with pumpkin seeds, ginger, and garlic with a striking orange color. This nutty cheese is a must-have on any autumn cheese board. Kaaslands Gouda’s creamy buttery flavor is a perfect match for nutty, crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds. It’s scary good!
RECIPE IDEAS
Pumpkin Ravioli
Autumn Cheese Board
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Omelet
Pumpkin Chipotle Queso Dip
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir
Sauternes
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
US-368 KAASLANDS SMOKED GOUDA LINKS | 4x6 LB
SMOKED GOUDA LINKS
Kaaslands produces outstanding and unique fine Dutch cheeses that meet the highest quality requirements. Only the best quality cow' s milk is used to make Kaaslands cheeses.
Pair Kaaslands Smoked Gouda with your favorite beer, dark chocolate and nuts for an indulgent treat.
WITH A SMOKY, TOASTY FLAVOR soft, SLICEABLE gouda
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.
RECIPE IDEAS
Smoked Gouda Carbonara
Smoked Gouda & Swiss Chard Strata
Smoked Gouda & Ale Soup
Smoky Cheese Fondue
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Shiraz
Riesling
ND-346 LAVENDER GOUDA KAASLANDS | 1x10LB
LAVENDER GOUDA
Kaaslands produces outstanding and unique fine Dutch cheeses that meet the highest quality requirements. Only the best quality cow's milk is used to make Kaaslands cheeses.
The color for this gorgeous, bright purple Lavender Gouda comes from hibiscus concentrate.
FLORAL AND AROMATIC CREAMY DUTCH GOUDA WITH LAVENDER
Creamy Dutch cheese with aromatic lavender. Kaaslands Lavender Cheese has a semi-hard, slice-able consistency and a floral, herbal taste. This bright purple cheese is both a feast to the eyes and the palate! Kaaslands Lavender Cheese is great colorful addition to any cheese platter and it is especially delicious when enjoyed alongside Riesling, Syrah or Rosé wines.
RECIPE IDEAS
Spring or Summer Cheese Board
Lavender Gouda Biscotti with Walnuts
Honey Lavender Gouda Madeleines
Rosemary Gouda Grilled Cheese
WINE PAIRING
Riesling
Syrah
Rosé
Pinot Noir
ND-320 PAULUS ABBEY WHEEL | 1x4 LB ND-334 PAULUS ABBEY PRE-CUTS EW | 16x7 OZ
Paulus Abbey
The history of Paulus Beer Cheese dates back to the city of Utrecht in the sixteenth century, where the Paulus Abbey – the second-oldest monastery in the Netherlands – had its own brewhouse. Using water drawn from the city’s canals, the Benedictine monks brewed their own beer and everyone in Utrecht, rich and poor, drank it. In 1580, however, the abbey was dissolved and for centuries the beer was lost. That was until just a few years ago, when the original recipe was finally rediscovered.
As soon as you taste Paulus Beer Cheese, you’re transported back to medieval Utrecht with its boisterous taverns, long wooden tables, full glasses and wonderful stories. To enjoy it at its best, share our cheese with family and friends and wash it down with a delicious glass of ale. But however you eat it, and whoever you eat it with, you’ll never forget the first time you serve Paulus Beer Cheese.
AN AUTHENTIC GOUDA RECIPE beer cheese
A cheese flavored with beer – that truly is something to savor. Paulus Abbey Beer Cheese is produced to an authentic recipe from Gouda, using only the best Dutch milk. A unique beer is then added, made according to the traditional method used at the Paulus Abbey, and ripen the cheese for about eight weeks until the flavor is just right.
The result is a fine Dutch Gouda that blends the gentle saltiness of a well-matured cheese with the fresh, slightly bitter fruitiness of Paulus Beer. A cheese that will leave you wanting more.
RECIPE IDEAS
Beer Cheese Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts
Baked Ham Sliders
Spaetzle with Caramelized Onions
BEER PAIRING
Amber Lager Pilsner
IPA Black Stout
VSOC aged GOUDAs
ND-313 VSOC PLATINUM LABEL WHEEL | 1x22 LB
ND-362 PLATINUM 150G EXACT WEIGHT WEDGES | 12x5.3 OZ
ND-308 WHITE LABEL GOAT GOUDA AGED 1 YEAR | 1x9 LB
ND-312 GOLD LABEL GOUDA AGED 3 YEARS | 1x22 LB
ND-314 BLACK LABEL GOUDA AGED 1 YEAR | 1x24 LB
VERY SUPERIOR OLD CHEESE
HANDCRAFTED DUTCH GOUDAS
These superior Dutch Goudas are aged between 1 and 5 years. The result is a cheese with a strong taste profile for those who love deep, sweet notes of butterscotch.
Since the cheese dries out more, you get a very crumbly and flaky cheese full of crunchy salt crystals. Because of the necessary time and care this masterpiece takes, you will not find another cheese like this!
VSOC, standing for Very Superior Old Cheese, cheeses are nothing short of unique. They are made to the original Gouda recipe in Holland, using only the best Dutch milk. To make a full wheel, no less than ten liters of milk is used. After the traditional production process, the cheeses are matured on wood in a special aging room. Through this time, the cheese are regularly hand-waxed and turned until it reaches VSOC quality standard.
RECIPE IDEAS
Butternut Squash Gratin
Spinach Stuffed Pork Cutlets
Prosciutto Breakfast Stratta
Apple, Honey & Walnut Crostinis
WINE PAIRING
French Bordeaux Cabernet Franc Riesling Sercial
ND-156 WHEEL | 1x10 LB
AMANTI GUACAMOLE
How best to enjoy Guacamole cheese? Surprise your family and friends by presenting this eye-catching cheese on your next cheese platter, served with ice cold beers. Rather keep this cheese to yourself? Add it to your favorite Mexican dish or grilled cheese sandwich. No matter how you eat it, both its color and taste will certainly lighten up any mood.
authentic gouda cheese
WITH AVOCADO AND SPICES
Daily Dairy’s newest Dutch Craft Cheese, Amanti Guacamole is the newest addition to the Amanti range of specialty cheeses. Amanti Guacamole reaches back half a millennium to combine Aztec cuisine with a full-fat Gouda cheese. This cheese is produced with an authentic Gouda recipe, then a blend of avocado and lime juice with touches of chili, tomato, onion and garlic are added, bringing out the best in this Mexican styled Dutch Gouda.
Rather than lose the essence of traditional recipes, Amanti Guacamole cheese in fact sticks strictly to the simple, delicious recipes of both the Gouda base and the Mexican style guacamole. This cheese caters for modern tastes, but stays true to traditional recipes and ingredients.
RECIPE IDEAS
Guacamole Queso Dip with Chorizo
Spicy Chicken Enchiladas
Cheesy Mexican Rice
Beer Cheese Fondue
WINE PAIRING
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Cabernet Franc Champagne
FLAVORED GOUDA
1x10 LB
ND-157 GREEN PESTO
ND-338 LIMONCELLO
ND-341 GARLIC
ND-343 RED PESTO
ND-344 TRUFFLE
ND-347 ITALIAN HERB
ND-349 CUMIN
ND-351 BLACK LEMON CHARCOAL
ND-353 FORREST FRUIT
ND-354 CHILI PEPPER
handcrafted dutch goudas
IN 10 DELICIOUS FLAVORS
There’s cheese, and then there’s Amanti cheese! Amanti cheeses are there to love. For bon vivants, cooking enthusiasts, and daredevils who want to taste and try something crazy. The chic appearance is in itself a feast for the eyes. And when you smell the scent of herbs, truffle, lemon, or garlic, you know: this is going to be good.
These full fat Amanti cheeses are ripened for at least 4 weeks. To spice it up, they add a variety of flavors and colors to the mix to create truly surprising, unique Gouda cheeses.
RECIPE IDEAS
Butternut Squash Gratin
Spinach Stuffed Pork Cutlets
Prosciutto Breakfast Stratta
Apple, Honey & Walnut Crostinis
WINE PAIRING
French Bordeaux Cabernet Franc Riesling Sercial
WHITE stiltons
STILTONS | 2x2.2LB
UK-154 APRICOT
UK-155 MANGO & GINGER
UK-156 CRANBERRIES
UK-158 BLUEBERRIES
UK-163 RASPBERRY & PROSECCO
UK-160 WENSLEYDALE CRANBERRY | 2x2.2LB
fresh white stilton cheeses
IN A VARIETY OF ENTICING FLAVORS
At the heart of every Thistle Hill White Stilton is a light and fresh, yogurt-like flavor and a soft, dense crumbly texture. White Stilton has a crumbly, open texture with a fresh, creamy background flavor and is best eaten when young. White Stilton is widely used by blended cheese makers as its crumbly texture and creamy flavor complements both sweet and savory additions.
The versatility of Thistle Hill’s creamy cheese makes them perfect for blending with increasingly creative ingredients. This, combined with the perfectionist qualities of the cheesemakers and expertly sourced ingredients, makes Thistle Hill flavored cheeses second to none from both a quality and taste standpoint. With every bite as indulgent as the next, these British cheeses are a perfect treat for any occasion.
RECIPE IDEAS
Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Dessert Grilled Cheese
Wensleydale Cheese Scones
WINE PAIRING
Prosecco
Sauvignon Blanc
Garnacha
Chardonnay
goat cheese logs
US-1560 PLAIN | 12x4 OZ
US-1561 GARLIC AND HERB | 12x4 OZ
US-1563 HONEY | 12x4 OZ
US-1564 CRANBERRY CINNAMON | 12x4 OZ
US-1565 BLUEBERRY | 12x4 OZ
US-1572 PLAIN | 12x10.5 OZ
US-1573 GARLIC AND HERB | 12x10.5 OZ
US-1576 PLAIN RONDIN | 2x2.2 LB
creamy, spreadable goat cheese
MILD WITH FRESH GOAT’S MILK FLAVOR
Lillé Goat is a soft and spreadable Goat’s cheese distinguished by its mild and fresh goat’s milk flavor. A necessity on any cheese plate, this goat cheese is a simple chèvre that is extremely versatile and perfect for incorporating into your favorite recipes. With age, Lillé Goat cheese can develop from subtle tanginess to a strong, rich flavor.
Lillé Goat believes that happy, healthy goats produce the most delicious milk and are dedicated to the welfare and proper treatment of the goats providing the milk for their cheese. The goats have access to shelter that provide adequate protection from the elements, pasture areas, and clean, fresh water and feed.
The goat’s milk is picked up from goat farms daily, loaded into temperature-controlled silos, pasteurized, processed, pressed and packaged.
RECIPE IDEAS
Fig, Honey and Goat Cheese Toasts
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Crispy Fried Goat Rounds
Blueberry Goat Cheese Muffins
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Grigio Albariño Chenin Blanc
TRESORS GOURMANDS
12x3.3 OZ
FR-918 SEA SALT
FR-919 ROSEMARY
FR-920 POPPY & PEPPER
FR-921 GARLIC & HERBS
FR-922 OLIVE OIL & BASIL
FR-923 WHOLE GRAIN
The company has a long history of creating traditional waffles and wafer-thin crispy crackers. They pride themselves on the innovative recipes and delicious products that are the result of intensive research and development. All products are free from coloring and preservatives. Since moving their company to a brand new plant in 2009, Pâtisserie des Flandres has upgraded all the equipment in the state-of-the-art facility. Utilizing food industry best practices and strict quality control, they ensure the highest levels of consistency and excellence. Complying with international standards, they are certified IFS and certified for Organic production.
crispy french CRACKERS
LIGHT, CRISP WAFFLE CRACKERS
Nestled in the heart of French Flanders for 17 years, Pâtisserie des Flandres is “The French Waffle Expert.”
These Crispy butter waffle crackers have been made following a traditional French recipe, with eggs, sugar, butter and flour. Enjoy them as a delicate accompaniment to your favorite cheeses and charcuterie. Every tasty cracker is baked in France with traditional know-how and highest quality all natural ingredients making Tresor’s Crispy French Crackers irresistable down to the last crunch.
RECIPE IDEAS
Fruit Parfait
Brown Butter & Chocolate S’mores
Mini Cheese & Charcuterie Bites
WINE PAIRING
Riesling
Viognier
Chardonnay
Garnacha
FRENCH BUTTER CRACKERS
12x2.11 OZ
FR-9239 SEA SALT
FR-9241 COMTÉ & PEPPER
FR-9242 MAROILLES CHEESE
FR-9243 ROQUEFORT HONEY
FR-9244 SUMMER TRUFFLE
FR-9245 BOURSIN
The company has a long history of creating traditional waffles and wafer-thin crispy crackers. They pride themselves on the innovative recipes and delicious products that are the result of intensive research and development. All products are free from coloring and preservatives. Since moving their company to a brand new plant in 2009, Pâtisserie des Flandres has upgraded all the equipment in the state-of-the-art facility. Utilizing food industry best practices and strict quality control, they ensure the highest levels of consistency and excellence. Complying with international standards, they are certified IFS and certified for Organic production.
crispy french CRACKERS
LIGHT & BUTTERY CRACKERS
Renowned expertise serving a unique, light and rich butter wafer cracker! These crackers are made with traditional knowhow with the best 100% natural ingredients and over 30% real PDO French cheeses. These light and crispy crackers are ovenbaked and contain no colorings, preservatives, or palm oil.
RECIPE IDEAS
Bacon & Comte Potato Croquettes
Butter Cracker Canapes
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Cheesy Crusted Chicken
WINE PAIRING
Riesling
Viognier
Chardonnay
Garnacha
KOZLIK'S canadian mustard
6x8.5 OZ
CN-800 AMAZING MAPLE
CN-801 DIJON BY ANTON (SMOOTH)
CN-802 DOUBLE C DIJON CLASSIQUE (COARSE)
CN-803 GRAINY CREOLE
CN-804 HORSERADISH
CN-805 HOT RUSSIAN WITH HONEY
CN-806 ORANGE & GINGER
CN-807 SWEET & SMOKEY
CN-808 TRIPLE CRUNCH (WHOLE SEEDS)
CN-809 XXX HOT
CN-810 BLACK HARP BEER
CN-811 BORDEAUX
CN-812 SWEET RUSSIAN HONEY
CN-813 HONEY & GARLIC
CN-814 BALSAMIC FIG & DATE
CN-815 CLOBBERED CRANBERRY | PRE-ORDER
CN-816 CURRY
CN-817 HOT GARLIC
CN-818 GERMAN APPLE CIDER
CN-819 HERBED ROSEMARY
CN-821 LEMON & BASIL | PRE-ORDER
CN-822 LIME & HONEY | PRE-ORDER
CN-823 NIAGARA (HARD APPLE CIDER) | PRE-ORDER
fine handcrafted mustards
GMO AND PRESERVATIVE FREE
Kozlik's Canadian Mustard was established in 1948 and has remained family owned and operated to this day, producing handmade mustard in small batches. Like the process, their recipe has not changed in over 60 years, nor has their commitment to sourcing the finest quality ingredients to make the best-tasting mustard possible.
Kozlik's is proud to be a part of Canada’s mustard-making tradition, crafting their mustards with 100% Canadian mustard seed and sourcing ingredients from local suppliers as much as possible. They are deeply committed to natural ingredients and socially responsible business practices, as all Kozlik's mustards are non-GMO, glutenfree, and contain absolutely no additives or preservatives.
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elixia lemonades
12x330 ML
FR-671 SUBTLE LEMON
FR-672 WILD STRAWBERRY
FR-673 PASSIONFRUIT
FR-674 MORELLO CHERRY
FR-675 MANGO
sparkling french lemonades
MADE WITH WATER FROM THE JURA MOUNTAINS
Alchemy at work since 1856, to bring you real lemonade, an intense sensation bringing back times gone by as if by magic…
Elixia Artisanal Lemonade is made with water from the Jura Mountains, natural flavors and pure cane sugar. No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives are used.
6x750 ML
FR-685 SUBTLE LEMON
FR-686 WILD
STRAWBERRY
FR-688 MORELLO CHERRY
FR-689 MANGO
Founded in 1856 by Faustin Girardet, this French lemonade company has maintained tradition and quality through its history. In 2000, the sixth generation took the reins: new packaging, updated imagery and creation of flavored lemonades were all implemented. It was important to keep the extraordinary legacy of this family enterprise. This has held true ever since. The bottling equipment, the manual production and traditional family recipes were maintained as they were in the past.
COCKTAIL IDEAS
Sparkling Gin & Rosemary Lemonade
Pink Lemonade Italian Spritz
Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa
Virgin Sparkling Cucumber Lemonade
just for cheese
SP-769 QUINCE, MADAGASCAR VANILLA, BOURBON | 12x2.47 OZ
SP-770 RASPBERRY, ROSE, SICHUAN PEPPER | 12x2.54 OZ
SP-771 PEACH, APRICOT, GOJI, CARDAMOM | 12x2.36 OZ
SP-772 GOLDEN APPLE, PISTACHIO, CINNAMON | 12x2.33 OZ
SP-773 FIGS, MACADAMIA NUT, ALLSPICE | 12x2.47 OZ
SP-774 BLACK GRAPES, MAJORCAN ALMONDS | 12x2.57 OZ
SP-775 ASSORTED MIX PACK | 30x2.47 OZ
Just for Cheese is a line of signature pairings especially created for cheeses. Far from obscuring the taste of the cheese, the aim is to enhance its organoleptic properties and create a flow of perfectly balanced olfactory and gustative sensations.
Can Bech elaborates these sauces using fruits, dried fruits, nuts and spices, ingredients that are specially selected by origin and that it searches for throughout the 5 continents.
flavored jams
2020 SUPERIOR TASTE AWARD
Gold Award Winner at the 2019 and 2020 Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute in Brussels.
Just for Cheese pairings enhance the flavor of each ingredient and cheese it is applied to. Can Bech has created five signature flavored jams, each meant to be applied to a specific categories of cheese. These compact formats are excellent to be displayed on cheese boards.
RECIPE IDEAS
Brie with Grilled Apples
Crepes
Grilled Cheese with Arugula
Fig Salad
WINE PAIRING
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chianti
Sangiovese
membrillo pastes
12x8.4 OZ
SP-745 CLASSIC SP-746 WITH NUTS
SP-747 ORANGE
SP-748 FIG
100% natural quince paste
MADE WITH NO PRESERVATIVES
Quince Paste is a sweet, thick jelly made from the pulp of the quince fruit. Can Bech makes theirs with simple ingredients: quince, sugar, lemon, and toppings (fig, orange, and walnut). These natural pastes are gluten-free and made with no preservatives. Enjoy a Spanish cheese plate by pairing these flavorful fig pastes with Manchego cheese and Marcona almonds.
Can Bech’s origins date back to 1981, when the Bech family opened their restaurant in Fontanilles, a small town on the Costa Brava. One of the most famous dishes was the ‘recuit de drap’ with candied figs from the Empordà, a very typical dessert of the area. The success of the figs was such that they began to cook them in different ways and sell them to their clients and nearby stores. What began as a dish at their restaurant became the beginning of the Can Bech as a brand of premium fruit and vegetable preserves.
RECIPE IDEAS
Spanish Cheese Board
Quince Rugelach
Almond & Quince Cake
Duck Breast with Quince Sauce
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
SP-710 PUMPKIN SPICE PRESERVE | 6x6 OZ
PUMPKIN SPICE PRESERVE
Can Bech’s origins date back to 1981, when the Bech family opened their restaurant in Fontanilles, a small town on the Costa Brava. One of the most famous dishes was the ‘recuit de drap’ with candied figs from the Empordà, a very typical dessert of the area. The success of the figs was such that they began to cook them in different ways and sell them to their clients and nearby stores. What began as a dish at their restaurant became the beginning of the Can Bech as a brand of premium fruit and vegetable preserves.
pumpkin preserve
WITH GINGER, ANISE AND CINNAMON
Enjoy the taste of autumn all year round! Festive pumpkin preserve with ginger, anise, and cinnamon. Add it to your cheese boards, mix it into a glaze for roasted meats or try it in pies, cakes and other desserts.
Can Bech's Pumpkin Spice Preserve is gluten-free, 100% free of preservatives and color additives and suitable for vegans.
RECIPE IDEAS
Pumpkin Glazed Turkey Legs
Pumpkin Spice Baked Brie
Cinnamon Cake with Pumpkin Glaze
Harvest Cheese Board
WINE PAIRING
Sauternes
Champagne
Sherry
Riesling
SP-730 CAN BECH FIGS IN SYRUP | 6x8.57 OZ
FIGS IN SYRUP
Can Bech’s origins date back to 1981, when the Bech family opened their restaurant in Fontanilles, a small town on the Costa Brava. One of the most famous dishes was the ‘recuit de drap’ with candied figs from the Empordà, a very typical dessert of the area. The success of the figs was such that they began to cook them in different ways and sell them to their clients and nearby stores. What began as a dish at their restaurant became the beginning of the Can Bech as a brand of premium fruit and vegetable preserves.
IN A SWEET SYRUP preserved spanish figs
Preserved figs are the specialty of Can Bech; the jewel of the house. Whole preserved figs with a thick syrup are ideal for giving a special touch to any dish. Can Bech recommends serving with mascarpone ice cream, fresh cheese, or cottage cheese, and decorating it with its own syrup. It is also perfect for pairing with foie gras, cheese, or adding to a salad.
Figs are an outstanding product of the Mediterranean diet, a true delicacy that was consumed in Ancient Greece and also during the Roman Empire. At Can Bech, they offer you the best version, with figs from the Murcia plantations.
RECIPE IDEAS
Fig Bars
Fig and Caramel French Toast
Fig, Honey & Thyme Ricotta Fritters
Bacon Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Grigio Prosecco
Pinot Noir Chardonnay
ricotta baked cheesecakes
RETAIL | 9x7 OZ
IT-180 LIMONE
IT-181 LIMONE CHOCOLATE CHIP
IT-182 COCOA | PRE-ORDER
IT-183 COFFEE | PRE-ORDER
IT-184 PISTACHIO | PRE-ORDER
IT-185 ALMOND | PRE-ORDER
BULK | 1x4 LB | PRE-ORDER
IT-186 LIMONE CHOCOLATE
IT-187 LIMONE
HOLIDAY TREE | 1x5.5 LB | PRE-ORDER
IT-189 LIMONE
IT-196 LIMONE CHOCOLATE CHIP
HEART | 1x2.2 LB | PRE-ORDER
IT-173 LIMONE
IT-174 LIMONE CHOCOLATE CHIP
IT-188 HOLIDAY BOX | 4x1.8 LB | PRE-ORDER
- LIMONE, COCOA, LIMONE COCOA, AND PISTACHIO FLAVORS
CRAFTED IN PUGLIA, ITALY FLUFFY RICOTTA CHEESECAKES
These baked Ricotta cheesecakes from Italy have a brown, crunchy surface crust, a soft and fluffy interior and have a balanced taste of salty and sweet. For a soft and tasty breakfast or dessert, pair these cheesecakes with a cup of hot coffee or tea, and top with jam or honey.
Each wheel is produced with fresh ricotta made from cow's, buffalo's and sheep's milk and vaccuum-packed to safeguard its flavor and aroma.
FOOD PAIRING
Honey Jam
Ice Cream
Dried or Fresh Fruit
WINE PAIRING
Riesling
Chardonnay
Malbec
Moscato d’Asti
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