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The American cheese renaissance is an exciting time for cheese lovers everywhere, with some exceptional blues being produced all across the country. While France has its Roquefort and England has its Stilton, decide for yourself which of these blues will become the King of American Cheeses. This assortment includes:
- Smokey Blue: A traditional blue cheese that is smoked overnight in hazelnut shells. The result is a sweet, nutty flavor that counters the tangy, sharp taste of blue. Made in Oregon. (8 oz.)
- Maytag Blue: This wonderful, tangy blue cheese is now featured on menus across the country. Its wonderful flavor, moist yet crumbly texture, and lemony finish make Maytag one of the world's great blue cheeses. (8 oz.)
- Whiskey Blue: From the maker of Vodcheese, Ulla Nylin has yet again created a stunning combination of alcohol infused cheese. Whiskey Blue is aged with bourbon whiskey which adds a smokey flavor.(8 oz.)
- Point Reyes Original Blue: A creamier style, full-flavored blue cheese with definite hints of lemongrass and sea salt. For those of us who have fallen in love with Maytag Blue, sample Point Reyes Original Blue™ for a familiar yet distinctly different experience!(8 oz.)
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Once perceived as only producing imitations of European cheeses, the USA now boasts some of the world's finest specialty cheesemakers. With growing public interest supporting these artisan cheesemakers, it is clear America is ready to stand alongside the other greats of world cheese makers. Here are four of our favorite cheeses, taking you from coast to coast.
- Pleasant Ridge Reserve: Pleasant Ridge Reserve is an original cheese inspired by farmstead cheeses from the alpine provinces of southeastern France. After about four months in the aging room, Pleasant Ridge Reserve is ready to please your palate. It will continue to change and develop variations in its flavor as it ages further. (8 oz)
- Smokey Blue by Rogue Creamery: A classic blue cheese that is cold smoked 16 hours with Oregon Hazelnut shells. The smoking process releases a sweet, creamy, smoky flavor that balances both the sharp blue flavor and sweet, creamy flavor of the 100% natural full cream sustainable milk from Rogue's longstanding partnership with Bonanza View Dairy. (8 oz.)
- Purple Haze: Purple Haze is a recent addition California cheese maker's Cypress Grove's line of cheeses. Lavender buds mixed with wild harvested fennel pollen give Purple Haze its addicting flavor. Its sweet flavor is wonderful as a dessert with honey and almonds or in a main dish with lamb (4 oz.)
- Grafton Classic Reserve Cheddar: Grafton 2 Year Classic Cheddar is an outstanding mature cheddar cheese selected for its pronounced flavor and smooth finish. This two year aged cheese is excellent when accompanied with dried fruits and nuts, crusty breads, and big wines. (8 oz)
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Made in Monroe, Wisconsin, Beer Kaese is a robust, American classic with a German/Swiss pedigree. Containing no beer, this cheese was registered in 1933 as a celebratory salute to the repeal of Prohibition, hence the name “Beer” Kaese. The unique flavor of Beer Kaese comes from aging. It is shelf-cured, resulting in a golden yellow rind. Beer Kaese has an earthy, slightly tangy, full-bodied flavor which makes it an excellent pairing with rye or pumpernickel bread and a slice of onion with a glass of red wine or, preferably, beer. Alternatively, try this cheese served for dessert with a glass of port.
Suitable for vegetarians. - Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
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Here by popular demand, we bring you Bel Paese. Invented in Lombardy in 1929 by the Galbani Cheese Company, Bel Paese (Italian for "beautiful country") is now made in Wisconsin. Dante used the phrase "Bel Paese" to describe Italy, which inspired Galbani's name for this Italian-style cheese. It is a semi-soft, uncooked, pressed pasteurized cow's milk cheese with a wax rind. Made in small discs, it is a pale, creamy yellow, and has small holes within its texture. Bel Paese has a mild, buttery flavor, similar to mozzarella but with more body and tang. A versatile cheese, Bel Paese is suitable for cracker-snacks or as a dessert cheese. It also melts well, making it perfect for casseroles or pizza. Savor Bel Paese paired with a light Chardonnay.- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Black Mesa Ranch is a 280-acre working goat ranch located just east of the historic pioneer town of Snowflake in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona. The ranch started making cheese in 2003, becoming the only certified goat dairy in the state of Arizona. Located off-grid, Black Mesa Ranch produces its own electricity using solar and wind technology.
Black Mesa Ranch's cheeses are true farmstead products, made exclusively from the milk of their own Nubian goats. These goats, of African descent, are well suited for Arizona's hot climate. Unlike goat cheeses from temperate parts of the globe, the heat, lack of humidity, and desert plants eaten by the goats produce a flavor that is distinctive and unique. All Black Mesa cheeses are handmade in small batches to ensure attention to detail. Their superb Jalapeno Chevre is fresh, soft, and clean on the palate. Excellent served on crusty French bread, the zesty jalapeno coating makes it a true Arizona experience.
- Made from goat's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 6 oz. form of cheese.
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Bonne Bouche is the “flagship” of the Vermont Butter & Cheese company's new signature line. This hand-ladled, ash-ripened cheese was first introduced in 2001. “Bonne Bouche” literally means “good mouthful” and is a French term used to describe a tasty morsel. Bonne Bouche is simply that and won instant acclaim among chefs, retailers and food writers. It won first place for aged goat cheese at the American Cheese Society competition.
Bonne Bouche is made from pasteurized milk and set in tubs for lactic coagulation for 24 hours. The following day, the cheese curd is carefully hand ladled into molds and drained overnight. The cheeses are then unmolded, ashed, and moved into the drying room and then into the aging room where the controlled environment is cool and humid. The entire process takes seven to ten days before the cheeses are packaged in their individual micro-caves.
Bonne Bouche can be enjoyed fresh or aged up to 45 days. As a young cheese, the rind has a distinct geotrichium flavor. The texture is mild, yet still acidic- like a fresh chevre. As the cheese ages, it becomes softer and the rind becomes drier and piquant.- Made from pasteurized goat's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 4 oz. form of cheese.
- Suitable for vegetarians.
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Voted "Outstanding Goat Cheese" at the 2007 New York Fancy Food Show.
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Founded in 1885 by five dairy farmers, Chalet Cheese Cooperative continues to flourish as a cooperative, owned and operated by its 29 members. They specialize in the making of Limburger, Brick and Baby Swiss, with an emphasis on top quality and true workmanship. They are the only producers of Limburger in the United States, and their German Brick with a Limburger smear underscores their spirit for innovation. Brick is the oldest cheese type to have originated in the USA, first created in 1875 by John Jossi, a native of Switzerland living in Lebanon, Wisconsin. Myron Olson has been crafting cheese for over 30 years and is the manager of Chalet Cheese Cooperative Brick where he makes this Wisconsin original. Flavor changes from mild and sweet, with a touch of nuttiness when young to pungent and tangy when aged. Brick is surface-ripened with a smooth, open texture. Slice for sandwiches; shred for casseroles.- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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As it was early last century, Cabot is still a sleepy little farm town tucked into the rocky soil of Northern Vermont's rolling hills. Located there is the Cabot Creamery, a dairy cooperative dedicated to creating world-class cheddars while supporting the hard-pressed independent farmers who supply their milk. Established as a cooperative in 1919, the dairy farmers actually own the company! Cabot's best cheddar is called "Vintage Choice." Each block of Vintage Choice is hand-selected by Cabot's president. Aged undisturbed for 18 to 24 months, limited edition Vintage Choice is complex, opulent and full of nuances. After this long aging period, it takes on a full-bodied, rich, extra-sharp flavor. Cabot's finest cheddar has a texture that is more compact and a bit drier than authentic English Cheddar - different, not better or worse. Cabot Vintage Choice, set apart from other Cabot cheddars by its deep purple wax, is a wonderful product we wholeheartedly recommend. Please compare it to one of our fine English Cheddars and decide your own preference.- Suitable for Vegetarians.
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Awarded 3rd Place in the American Cheese Society 2007 Awards in the Mature Cheddar category.
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Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush pastures of central Wisconsin, Carr Valley cheese remains one of Wisconsin's traditional cheese plants, famous for its cheddar varieties made the old-fashioned way. Owned and operated by the Cook family, Carr Valley will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year.
We had the good fortune of being placed next to the folks from Carr Valley at the annual wine festival in Kohler, WI. They were featuring their Cocoa Cardona, which we loved immediately. Made from 100% goat's milk, this cheese is aged and rubbed with cocoa. Cocoa Cardona won 1st Best of Class in the U.S. Cheese Contest in 2003. Thanks to this gem, we have since pursued some of their other wonderful cheeses. - Made from pasteurized goat's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 8 lb. form of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
Awarded 1st Place in the 2007 American Cheese Society Awards in the Open Category for Goat's Milk Cheeses.
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Rising Sun Farm has created beautifully layered tortas of flavored cheese crowned with various toppings. Totally organic, made on a remote, pristine farm in Southern Oregon, they use farm fresh cream cheese, delicately blended with selected herbs, sweet cream butter and other Pacific Northwest delicacies to produce incredible combinations of delicious and versatile tastes. They are convenient and easy; ready to serve for hors d'oeuvres, brunches, lunches, dinners, and snacks.They will keep frozen for a year or six weeks refrigerated. We offer you four of our favorites:
- Gorgonzola Cheese Torta: a hint of pear complements this luscious blend of the finest Gorgonzola blue cheese and cream cheese, then topped with cranberries and roasted hazelnuts. Perfect on pears, apples and grapes; scrumptious on crusty bread crackers and celery sticks. Try thinning with milk and use as a creamy soup base or toss with your favorite pasta.
- KeyLime Cheese Torta: An electric blend of tangy key lime and sweet apricots blended with silky cream cheese and crowned with ruby cranberries. So refreshing your taste buds awaken with tantilizing flavors. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, picnic, and dessert. Spread on apples, pears, bagels, chocolate wafers, butter cookies, or enjoy right off the spoon.
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Marionberry Cheese Torta: Colorful marionberries, apricots and cranberries, topped with roasted hazelnuts. Spread on apples, pears, bagels, chocolate wafers and butter cookies....or just on its own.
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Sundried Tomato and Pesto Torta: Ruby red sundried tomatoes layered with pesto inside a cheese torta. Spread on toast, bagel or English Muffin. Also great served with celery.
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Westfield Farm has been handcrafting award-winning farmstead cheeses in Hubbardston, Massachusetts since 1971. Located on 20 acres in the central part of the state, the farm turns out a little over 900 pounds of cheese per week. Cheesemaker Dave Cass is very proud of Westfield's many national awards, including Best of Show at the American Cheese Society's 1996 annual convention.
If the notion of a semi-sweet chocolate goat cheese appeals to you, you will positively fall in love with this new creation from Westfield Farm. Rich and creamy with a slightly goaty tang, be forewarned, these five ounce logs are addictive. Chocolate Capri took 1st Place at the 2003 American Cheese Society Awards in the Flavored Goat Cheese category.
- Made from goat's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5 oz. log of cheese.
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This unique 4.5 oz goat log is Westfield Farm's flagship cheese. Westfield Farm has been handcrafting award-winning farmstead cheeses in Hubbardston, Massachusetts since 1971. Located on 20 acres in the central part of the state, the farm turns out a little over 900 pounds of cheese per week. Their Capri Classic Blue Log, the first prize winner at the 1999 American Cheese Society's Annual Judging, is one of only a very few external blue chevres made in the world. Served in a number of America's finest restaurants, it is often seen as the focal point of a fine cheese board or as a medallion placed atop a filet or vegetable dish. Its powdery blue rind is a striking color that develops on the surface and slowly ripens toward the center. A wonderful cheese for a true connoisseur.
Awarded 1st Place in the American Cheese Society 2007 Awards in the External Blue Molded Cheeses Category.
- Made from goat's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 4.5 ounce form of cheese.
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