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(based on 4 ratings)
Located in: Gifts, Meat and Seafood
This meat and cheese gift basket is jam-packed with a robust assortment of six ready to eat meats with four complimentary cheeses from Holland, Italy, Finland and Vermont.
  • Alpen Schinken: Black Kassel introduced us to this Alpine-style schinken. (Schinken is German for ham.) This full-flavored, lean ham is dry-cured and smoked. (3 oz.)
  • Sliced Italian Prosciutto: This succulent, fruity Prosciutto is produced, sliced, and packaged in Italy under strict supervision. (3.5 oz.)
  • Provolone Piccante: One of the great sandwich cheeses, Provolone Piccante is also an excellent melting cheese that is perfect in omelettes or atop a toasted baguette. (8 oz.)
  • Piller's Black Kassel Salami: This salami is a lean blend of ground pork that is gently smoked over natural beech and maple hardwood for 7 days and air dried for a minimum of 28 days. (6 oz.)
  • Saucisson Sec: A unique French-style salami characterized by its distinctive flavor. (9 oz.)
  • Chorizo by Palacios: Wonderful authentic Spanish Chorizo, perfect for tapas or paella. (7.9 oz.)
  • Carnegie Deli Dusseldorf Mustard: Savor the taste of the mustard served at New York City's famous Carnegie Deli. This classic Dusseldorf mustard contains whole grain mustard seeds blended with vinegar, tumeric, and spices, to create this bold mustard (8 oz.)
  • Denhay Farmhouse Cheddar :Denhay Cheddar is carefully matured and monitored until it is 11 months old when it is sold as premium West Country Farmhouse Cheddar. (8 oz.)
  • Beemster Classic Extra-Aged Gouda: This 18-month Dutch masterpiece has been enjoyed in Holland for over 800 years. (8 oz.)
  • Mountain Gorgonzola: From Italy's Lombardy region, we present Mountain Gorgonzola, a sharp and tangy blue cheese. (8 oz.)
  • Swiss Emmentaler:. The Emmenthaler cheese-making process is an old tradition, using pure cow's milk and a maturation period of at least four months. This process allows the rind to develop in an entirely natural manner, enclosing an ivory-colored, mild, slightly nutty-tasting cheese with cherry- sized holes. (8 oz)
  • Bremner Wafers:Established by D.F. Bremner back in 1865, these delectable wafers are an excellent base for cheese, paté, spreads and jam. They are simply the finest quality crackers available on the market. (4 oz.)
  • Mini Toasts: Perfect for elegant canapés and delicious snacks, you will love these little toasts from Holland. (2.75 oz.)
  • Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 4 reviews)
75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Flavorful(3)
Describe Yourself:
Foodie(3), Frequent diner(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
QUALITY & VALUE
By SAUCYSHEILA from GUTTENBERG NEW JERSEY on 6/2/2008
Pros:
Flavorful, Good value, TOP QUALITY
Best Uses:
Gifts, Holidays, Snack
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Connoisseur's Meat and Cheese Gift Basket:

THIS WAS SENT TO US AS A HOUSE-WARMING GIFT AND IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE, NOT FILLER PRODUCTS LIKE SOME OTHER COMNPANIES USE. HIGH QUALITY GREAT TASTING PRODUCTS. WILL SEND AS GIFTS IN FUTURE. THANKYOU.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Our corporate client loved it!
By Wig1 from Destin, Florida on 3/3/2008
Pros:
Flavorful, Good value
Best Uses:
Anytime, Gifts, Holidays
Describe Yourself:
Business Owner, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Connoisseur's Meat and Cheese Gift Basket:

We sent this to a gentleman that we do business with on a regular basis. This man exempliflies the term 'class.' He is also a man of great influence. He's someone who is hard to impress. He absolutely loved it. That is all I need to know!

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Substitutions not of equal quality
By Retired Home Cook from Bakersfield, CA on 1/6/2008
Pros:
Arrived on time
Cons:
Cooling inadequate, Items lost flavor, Substitutions poor
Best Uses:
Snack, When cooking delayed
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, UCLA MBA
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Connoisseur's Meat and Cheese Gift Basket:

Most of the meats were of high fat content. The lack of adequate cooling packets in shipment led to "slight greaseness" of meats and cheeses. Wife now disabled so I have taken up cooking again. I am not as fast as her in preparing her holiday dishes, so meats and cheeses were purchased for guests waiting to eat. Idea was great, and some items were a hit. Best looking items had lesser quality substitutes. I noted them on the printout of the gift basket list, but was unable to locate it in preparation of this review. I will purchase snack items locally next time.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
So Much Food!
By CRJVerified Reviewer from Charlotte, NC on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Connoisseur's Meat and Cheese Gift Basket:

This is a feast - invite all of your friends over! I was so sad that I could not finish all of the cheeses before they perished. This wonderful assortment is meant to be shared and your friends will certainly thank you!

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