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igourmet is thrilled to introduce another award-winning cheese to our offerings. Black Castello scooped a gold medal at the World Cheese Awards 2007 held recently in connection with the International Food & Drink Exhibition in London, and deservedly so. A great addition to the Castello line of premium soft-ripened cheeses, Black Castello is Tholstrup's first Castello cheese made from both cow's milk and sheep's milk from Denmark, with special ripening cultures from Southern Europe. Unlike most other blue mold cheeses where surface molds are washed and removed, Tholstrup chose to maintain blue mold on the cheese's outer fleurie. The result is a distinctive, bold blue cheese with a creamy, supple texture. Sure to become a new favorite for our blue cheese fans.
- Made from pasteurized sheep and cow's milk.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
- Whole forms currently come in 3 lb. wheels.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
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This brie-like blue cheese from Denmark is made by Tholstrup, the same company that makes Saga Blue at its factory in the United States. Blue Castello is richer than Saga Blue and is made only in Denmark. Castello is a distant derivative of Italian Gorgonzola but has a higher fat content and a milder flavor. It is a perfect blue for those who like a little blue flavor without being blown away.- Photo depicts whole 2 lb. half moon of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the half pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form. (Currently the whole forms come in 2 lb. half moons).
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This brie-like blue cheese from Denmark is made by Tholstrup, the same company that makes Saga Blue at its factory in the United States. Blue Castello is richer than Saga Blue and is made only in Denmark. Castello is a distant derivative of Italian Gorgonzola but has a higher fat content and a milder flavor. It is a perfect blue for those who like a little blue flavor without being blown away.- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 2 lb. half moon of cheese.
- We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form. (Currently the whole forms come in 1.8 lb. half moons).
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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...
- Roaring Forties: A modern blue from King Island, Australia. We are astounded by its creamy, delicious flavor every time we sample it. (8 oz)
- Regina Blue: This new specialty from German Cheesemaker Paladin has an extremely mild and creamy flavor. Its extravagant richness is due to the fact that the cheese has a 65% fat content. (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)
- 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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Located in the lush pasturelands of Lancashire, this family dairy has been making cheese for over 70 years.
Blacksticks Blue is a new soft, blue-veined cheese from Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses. Made solely with pasteurized milk from the family's cows, the cheese is matured for eight weeks, during which it develops an amber hue and, says Butlers, a smooth but tangy flavor. The name Blacksticks comes from a collection of tall chestnut trees on the Goosnargh-Chipping border, which is also the name given to the family's restaurant.
Former supreme champion winner, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, recently picked up three trophies and seven class firsts including Best Overall Cheese Dairy and Best Blue Cheese at the Nantwich International Cheese Show. Blacksticks Blue was also a 2004 NASFT Contest Finalist.
- Suitable for Vegetarians.
- Winner Best English Blue for Export - 2004 British Cheese Awards.
- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5.5 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.
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Cambozola, which is made by Kasseri Champignon in Bavaria, is a rich and creamy Camembert-type cheese with a bloomy white rind. Beneath its crust, one finds streaks of tangy blue. Hence its name: the marriage of Camembert and Gorgonzola gives us Cambozola. Very popular all over the world, Cambozola is the perfect addition to the after-dinner cheese course and pairs well with fruit and nuts.- 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.
- Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.
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Ireland's Beechmount Farm makes this superb blue cheese. Louis and Jane Grubb own this farm in the rolling hills of Tipperary. This county is the heart of horse country and a center for outdoor activity, including pony rides, treks on horseback, fishing, riding, and bird watching. The folks in Tipperary enjoy the good things in life, including their cheese. Cashel Blue is a young, somewhat mild and extra creamy cheese that, unlike inferior blues, is not too salty. It is a fabulous alternative to Gorgonzola or Stilton.- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole three 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.
- Suitable for Vegetarians.
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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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From The Rogue Creamery's inauspicious beginnings in 1935 has come one of the finest artisan cheese operations in the world today. In 2002, Ig (Ignazio "Ig" Vella, affectionately known as the Godfather of artisan cheese) hand selected Cary Bryant and David Gremmels as the new owners of what is now known as The Rogue Creamery. Of utmost importance was to carry on the tradition of hand-milled cheese. Bryant and Gremmels hit the ground running. Within a year, they were producing award-winning cheeses, one of which is the gorgeously named Crater Lake Blue.
Crater Lake Blue, the American Cheese Society's 2004 gold medal winner and more recently, June 2006, took home a bronze medal for foil-wrapped, blue-vein cheese made outside the United Kingdom at the World Cheese Awards. It is a contemporary blue cheese. Robust and sweet with a rich buttery finish, it is best described as a blend of Roquefort and Danish blue cheese recipes. Versatile on a cheese plate or in a special recipe. Its complexity of flavor makes it one of the rare blues that can pair perfectly with both Ruby and Tawny ports. Simply an outstanding cheese, Crater Lake Blue is a terrific example of the craftmanship exhibited by today's American cheesemakers. Awarded 2nd Place in the American Cheese Society 2007 Awards in the Cow's Milk Blue Cheese Category.
- Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
- Suitable for vegetarians.
- Photo depicts whole 5 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.
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Danish Blue cheese was invented early in the 20th century by a Danish cheesemaker named Marius Boel who had a vision of emulating Roquefort. Although decidedly different from its French inspiration, Danish Blue has since become one of the most well-known blue cheese of modern times. It typically comes in a drum shape and has a white to yellowish, slightly moist, edible rind. Made from cow's milk, its fat content is 50-60% fat in dry matter, and it is aged for eight to twelve weeks. Its flavor is creamy with just the right amount of earthiness, yet it is mild enough to accommodate a variety of culinary dishes.Our Danish Blue is made on the island of Bornholm, in the east of Denmark close to Sweden and Poland. St. Clemens is the only cheese producer in the world to win the title of World Cheese Champion twice—in 1980 and in 1998.
Danish blue is the consummate salad cheese, excellent crumbled atop a bed a leafy greens and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Made from cow's milk, it is a white cheese with a delicate network of blue-green veins. Denmark's rich, green grazing pastures and fertile soil contribute to the fine, consistent quality of this world famous product. Danish Blue can be used as a special dessert cheese with fresh fruits like strawberries, pears or peaches. It is also great in recipes that call for Crumbly Blue or Roquefort.- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 7 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.
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This AOC (name controlled) creamy blue cheese is a lovely French treasure. "Fourme" is the old French word for cheese from the Latin noun forma, describing its cylindrical shape. Ambert is the mountainous town in Auvergne where the cheese is made. The people of this town have been making Fourme d'Ambert since the 7th century! That makes this cheese as old as Roquefort. Fourme d'Ambert is high in moisture and compact in texture, so the blue mould does not spread in veins like other Blues. Rather, it forms in distinct, disconnected pockets. Compared to Blue Stilton, it is much creamier and, therefore, less crumbly. 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.- Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 5.5 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.
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From Italy's Lombardy region comes the most imitated blue cheese in the world. Many cheeses falsely claim to be gorgonzola, but they always leave you singing the blues. Authentic Italian Gorgonzola comes in two varieties; Dolce - meaning sweet; and Mountain - the sharper and firmer version. Dating back to ancient times, this member of the stracchino family is one of the world's classic cheeses. Almost spreadable, Gorgonzola Dolce is supple and luxurious with an unmistakable tangy creaminess. Its pale white interior is laced with streaks of blue, giving Gorgonzola Dolce a striking appearance to match its piquant flavor. Enjoy Gorgonzola Dolce as a table cheese; spread thickly on a piece of crusty baguette; or as an ingredient in your favorite salad dressing. - Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 3 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.
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