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Greece conjures up thoughts of blue skies, warm weather, festive dancing, and great food.- Barrel-Aged Feta is produced from December through April from a blend of all natural sheep and goat's milk taken from free-ranging herds. By the end of the four month aging period, a wonderfully creamy, rich, complex flavor is fully developed. (8 oz.)
- Manouri is essentially a sheep's milk "cream cheese", made by adding sheep's milk cream to the whey from the feta production. Try some with Glazed Figs. It's fantastic! (8 oz.)
- Kasseri is made from a careful blend of 75% sheep's and 25% goat's milk in Greece. (8 oz.)
- Kardoula Peppers Stuffed with Feta: Called Kardoula, which means "little heart", these peppers have a mildly spicy flavor that is an excellent match with the cool, creamy taste of classic Greek Feta cheese. (6.35 oz.)
- Mixed Greek Olives are a delightful medley of textures and flavors, from sharp and meaty to voluptuously soft and fruity olives. (6.36 oz.)
- Kriti Olive Oil Toasts: The bakers of Crete are known throughout Europe for their delicious olive oil toasts. Made from freshly milled flour and Crete's famous extra virgin olive oil, this traditional recipe has been passed down from generation to generation (5 oz.)
- Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma) are soft and tender grape leaves, stuffed with rice and onions, fresh dill, and mint. (7 oz.)
- Glazed and Roasted Figs are a perfect dessert served alone or with your favorite Greek cheese. Spoon over ice cream or yogurt or serve the figs as a complement to grilled meats and poultry. (9 oz.)
- Mt. Vikos Taverna Meze: Meze is Greek for appetizer or small plates of food. Traditionally, several different dishes are served at the beginning of a meal or when friends get together. Authentic recipes, all natural ingredients, and big flavors (7oz.)
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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Feta is the national cheese of Greece, and surely the best-known Greek cheese in the US. Our Barrel-aged Feta is produced from December through April from a blend of all-natural milk from free-range sheep and goats, whose milk is richer than cow's milk in calcium, vitamin B and proteins. Curd is molded in large round forms, which are hand-turned frequently as they drain. As the whey drains, the cheese-crafter adjusts timing to perfect each form's texture. After skillful dry-salting, wheels are placed in birch barrels for aging and preservation. There they sit in a 7% brine solution that originally allowed farmers to preserve their milk in the hot Mediterranean climate. Today that brine gives feta its characteristic tang. By the end of the four-month maturation, a wonderfully creamy, rich, complex flavor is fully developed. The care that goes into this feta is evident by its incredible characteristics. Its traditional method of production contributes to its full taste, natural aroma and pure white color, properties which have established Feta over the centuries as a unique natural cheese of Greece. Enjoy this premium feta in a traditional cheese pie, over eggs, stuffed into squash blossoms, or even fried. Or just relax with a slab of feta drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh oregano. Opa!
- Made from pasteurized sheep's and goat's milk.
- We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
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To the ancient Greeks, the olive tree was nothing short of a gift from the gods. Today, the olive is still considered one of nature's most perfect creations with a timeless appeal. The large Halkidiki olive, from the peninsula of the same name, is a luscious, smooth, buttery olive ideal for stuffing. These are hand-picked, patiently cured for months before being hand-stuffed with classic ingredients you can actually taste. Available in seven varieties, these wonderful olives are sublime in salads, martinis, and as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Varieties sold separately. |
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Out of Stock Varieties:Garlic, Sundried Tomato
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The Mt. Vikos Glazed and Roasted Figs are a perfect dessert served alone or with your favorite Greek cheese. Spoon it over ice cream or yogurt or serve the figs as a complement to grilled meats and poultry.
Cut a bite-sized chunk of Feta, Graviera, Kasseri or any other Greek cheese and top it off with the glazed and roasted figs for a perfect snack! |
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Many of us are familiar with feta as the white, slightly salty cheese that is crumbled into Greek salads in 24-hour diners across America. Feta is truly a great cheese for salads, but it is also a delicious table cheese that should not be overlooked. Feta is Greek for "slice" because feta is made in very large blocks, then sliced. A saltwater brine is then poured over the pieces to arrest the ripening process. Some feta is sold in jars, tins or tubs, submersed in its brine in order to keep it young and fresh.
Tangra Bulgarian Feta is made from pure sheep's milk from free-grazing ewes in the Rhodope Mountains. The name Tangra comes from ancient Bulgarian mythology, in which a deity named Tangra protected animals and promoted agriculture. Both creamy and crumbly, and not too salty, we are sure you will find it to be one of the best fetas you have ever eaten.
- Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 14 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
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Imagine yourself sitting at a table outside a white-washed taverna with family and friends as you watch the sun setting over the Aegean Sea. You enjoy Manouri with fig spread, Feta drizzled with Extra Virgin olive oil, and Kefalotyri served with rich Greek olives and beans. The essence of good Greek cuisine is its simplicity. That is why igourmet's Greek cheeses are all made by artisans. The sheep and goats that yield the milk are from free-ranging herds, foraging from over two dozen grasses and wild herbs. You can really taste the difference! This collection of cheeses includes:
- Manouri: This is essentially a sheep's milk "cream cheese", made by adding sheep's milk cream to the whey from the feta production. Try some with Glazed Figs. It's fantastic!
- Authentic Barrel-Aged Feta: A perfect blend of sheep and goat's milk produces this rich, incomparable Feta.
- Kefalotyri: This traditional unpasteurized sheep's milk cheese has been produced in various regions of Greece since Byzantine times. A hard cheese, Kefalotyri is the first cheese to be produced at the start of each new milking season, ensuring that its milk was taken just after the lambs were weaned.
This assortment contains three 1/2 pound cheeses.
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
This item is not packaged as a gift. If you would like the gift packaged version of this item please click here.
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