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The base of great Italian food is the quality of its ingredients. It is the simple combination of fresh fruit, vegetables, olive oil, wine, and, of course, great cheeses. This assortment offers an introduction to Italy's most famous staple cheeses that are essential to creating a good Italian meal. All of these cheeses are fantastic on their own but also add that special dimension to everything from pastas to risottos, to gratins, vegetable dishes, and salads. Their unique characters are a pleasure for the the palate to explore.

Pecorino Romano is made from sheep's milk and aged over a year. Hard and dense, it is salty and tangy with a sharp spicy finish. Excellent shaved or grated. (1/2 lb.)
Provolone Piccante is mozzarella's older brother. Aged over 9 months and made from cow's milk, it is sharp and spicy with a smooth finish. Perfect thinly sliced and melted. (1/2 lb.)
Parmigiano Reggiano is made from raw cow's milk and aged for over 18 months. Full flavored and nutty, with a wonderful grainy texture. Serve grated or shaved. Don't forget to save the rind for stocks and sauces! (1/2 lb.)
Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo is made from raw cow's milk and aged for over 22 months. Similar to Parmigiano Reggiano, it has an aged grainy texture, and nutty flavor. It has an amazing depth of flavor with sweet, fruity undertones. Use the same way as you use Parmigiano Reggiano, but note the difference in flavors! (1/2 lb.)

This assortment includes one half-pound of each selection packed in our signature chocolate colored gift box with yellow ribbon.

Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal or greater value.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Best give for a gourmet cook!

By pastor's wife from Columbia, TN on 4/2/2010

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Perfect

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

For cooking

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Formaggio del Cucina (Italian Cooking Cheeses) in Gift Box:

When I purchased this gift for my mother-in-law, I knew it would be perfect. Her hobby is gourmet cooking and she uses many cheeses. Her words were "it's perfect."

A Great Gift

By Sean.Mac from Berkeley, CA on 3/5/2010

Gift:

Yes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Formaggio del Cucina (Italian Cooking Cheeses) in Gift Box:

I can't comment from personal experience on any uses or the taste since I gave this to someone as a gift, but they have given me great reviews of everything so far!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

We love this cheese assortment!

By Luv2cookinVA from Roanoke, Virginia on 2/25/2007

Pros:

Durable

Best Uses:

Add extraordinary flavor, Quick pasta meals

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Formaggio del Cucina (Italian Cooking Cheeses) in Gift Box:

I ordered this for my husband's birthday gift along with an Italian Cookbook. It was nicely packaged aand we love all the cheeses!

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