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Buy the Blue Cheese Assortment on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 15 ratings)

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igourmet.com is saluting blue cheese by offering this International Blue Cheese Assortment, containing four of the world's greatest blue cheeses. For creating blue cheese in the first place, we owe thanks to a micro-organism named penicillium roqueforti. This microscopic spore attaches itself to a young cheese and, assuming the cheese is laced with small cracks, multiplies and spreads blue mold throughout as the cheese matures. By the way, this little microbe is also the principal agent used in creating penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. And now, back to the cheese...

Royal Blue Stilton: This special Stilton, still produced in Leicestershire, is full, rich and creamy. Its shocking blue veins radiate outward from a natural, crinkly brown crust, revealing layers and folds of honeyed, cheddary flavor. (8 oz.)

Paladin Blue: This specialty from German Cheesemaker Paladin has an extremely mild and creamy flavor. Paladin does crumble, but has enough moisture to slice as well. Take it along with you on a picnic, or add it to your favorite green salad. (8 oz.)

Mountain Gorgonzola: With its white interior laced with streaks of blue, Mountain Gorgonzola is an attractive table cheese and a savory ingredient in your favorite salad. Or- try it the Italian way - on a plate drizzled with honey. (8 oz.)

Fourme d'Ambert: This AOC (name controlled) creamy blue cheese is a lovely French treasure. Fourme d'Ambert is cave-aged for a minimum of two months, made from raw cow's milk and has a tremendous, creamy, full-bodied flavor. (8 oz.)

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 15 reviews)

93% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(3), Creamy(9), Flavorful(10), High quality(3), Pungent(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Hors d'oeuvre(10), Melted(3), Salads(6), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(6), Frequent diner(5)

Bought as a gift for BC Addictic-*****

By Nancy from Monument, CO on 7/7/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

I bought this as a gift for a blue cheese junkie family! Boy, they just absolutely love the variety and taste of these blue cheeses. Would recommend to anyone. They normally eat bc as a before dinner appetizer with crackers - they love the Bremer crackers from Colorado.

"Multipal Yummy Goodness"

By Susan P.

from Anderson, CA on 6/28/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, In dressing, Salads, With wine and crackers

Describe Yourself:

Experimental home cook, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

The diversity of the flavors and textures was a great surprize. I look forward to trying other varities, but will deffinitely order the assortment again. Most impressive also was the way it came packaged [...] Living in a warm summer climate, it was nice that it was packed with cold packs. The cheese's pair niceley with nut crackers.

Real Bleu Cheese

By smithtimes2 from Lake View, Al on 12/20/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Very very strong

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Overripe

Best Uses:

none

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

I used in Brocolli, stilton soup but had to throw it out due to the strong flavor. Put on a cheese tray for a Christmas party. Everyone who took it had it left on their plate.

Cheese, Glorious Cheese

By Shelli

from S. Central Missouri on 10/29/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

Today I blogged a review about the awesome-ness of your company and products at [@], it will be on the front page all day and in the archives after that under food & wine. Thanks for the super quality [...]!

Wonderful mix of Blue Cheese flavors

By Easy Being Cheesy from Charlotte, NC on 5/29/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

This was a wonderful selection of blue cheeses. [...]I commented on the individual cheeses as follows:Roquefort: Everything you would expect out of a Rouefort. This was similar in quality to others I've had in the US, and had it's wonderful, pungent bite and earthy flavor. If you've not had this before, don't be put off by what can be a messy rind with foil sticking all over it. If the rind bothers you, trim off 1/8 of an inch or so. Mountain Gorgonzola: This cheese was wonderful using it in cooking. As an after dinner or snack by it's own though it's not quite as biting, pungent or earthy as the other blues here, so it can be hard to distinguish if served with them. It's a great cheese on a classic Italian four cheese pizza though, or mixed into something you are cooking that can handle a pretty strong burst of flavor in it. Roaring Forties: I had never had this blue and was pleasantly surprised. Very creamy but firmer than I expected, probably due to the hard rind. It has it's own distinct afterbite that put me off at first but I ended up wanting to try more and more. A very nice selection. It was also wonderful on some water crackers.Royal Blue Stilton: This is usually a wonderful cheese. However the particular Stilton they selected didn't have it's distinctive flavor for me and ended up tasting rather bland. More along the lines of a crumbly Danish blue than an English Stilton. This could have been due to it's age, or shipping. It was still very edible, just not as tasty as other Stilton's I have had.

Great Blue Selection

By Gabby 8

from Saint Petersburgs, FL on 5/18/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entree, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

This was my first order and will not be my last. I tried each of the selection in different arrangements. I had a wine and cheese tasting party, stuffed filet's for grilling and topped fresh spring mixed salad greens.

All my guest's will probably become igourmet's new customers!!

Good deal!

By Rex from Pagosa Springs, CO on 4/21/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

All the cheeses were very tasty. I used them for snacks. I compared the prices to the local supermarket and they were actually cheaper.

Great Selection of Blue Cheese!

By Heidi Ho from Seattle, WA on 1/8/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

I gave it to my mom for Christmas and she absolutly loved it! i GOT TO try it as well and it was very yummy. WIll be ordering again from you guys!

An excellent assortment.

By Bill

from Sherman, TX on 11/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

The Roaring Forties was easily my favorite. The strongest of the cheeses, however, was the Mountain Gorgonzola. The Royal Blue Stilton was a surprising disappointment without the usual strength of flavor of Stilton. The Roquefort was very nice and made me wonder what happened to Roquefort dressing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great batch of Blue

By Todd

from Iowa City, Iowa on 8/29/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Real sharp

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

Great assortment of Blue Cheese. If you like it on steak or just by itself you are in for a treat.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Absolutely superb!

By Rob

from Virginia on 7/24/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, spicy

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

Simply fantastic. An authentic assortment of high quality blues from around the world. Best enjoyed with a nice red wine, thin crackers and good friends.

Fantastic!

By Lindsey

from Jackson, TN on 3/12/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

This was a great value and a wonderful array of flavors. This is a great way to try an assortment of fabulous blue cheeses.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Blue Cheese Assortment is a winner!

By Bill from San Francisco, CA on 2/25/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Accompany w sauternes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

The Le Rochefort Blue is especially excellent, veyr rich and creamy with that hot blue spiciness overtone. I really enjoyed this assortment

Fantastic cheese product!

By Jeff and Jenny the cheese-a-holics from Virginia Beach, USA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Fondue or snacking

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

Loved the product and think all the cheeses are wonderful, even though we have not finished the entire gift set yet. The only issue was the shipping, since I asked for the arrival time to be on a certain date/closeness to Christmas, and a neighbor was going to watch our front door to pick up the package and store it for secrecy. Luckily, I noted that the box arrived far too early, mailed from igourmet even before the projected arrival choices I had made online for Christmas. That would be our only real complaint.

A wonderful assorment of taste!

By JJ

from Michigan on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

A gift

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Cheese Assortment:

This was a gift for my Husband, who greatly enjoyed the different flavors of each of these amazing blue cheeses! This is one worth repeating!

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