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Cheddars of the World Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
: :Along with their conquering armies, the Romans brought their cheesemaking expertise to England in the first century AD. But it was not until the sixteenth century when the cheese we know today as Cheddar was so named. With such a long history, it's no surprise that Cheddar is one of the world's favorite foods. So popular, in fact, that almost every cheese producing nation makes its own version. This assortment contains excellent examples from three continents:Coombe Farm English Farmhouse Cheddar: Still made by hand on Coombe Farm in Somerset, the county where ...
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Parmigiano Reggiano - Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com
: :The Italians are horrified by our usage of this, the world's most famous hard cheese. Thought of here in the States as purely a grating cheese, the rest of the world savours Parmigiano-Reggiano as a delicious, full-flavored eating cheese. It began life seven centuries ago in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, part of Bologna and part of Mantua. Nature blessed this zone with the most idealistic cattle grazing land to create the unique milk from the 'Zone Tripica'. The local cheese craftsmen took it from there, utilizing a totally ...
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Mannoni Imported Pecorino Romano - 3lb. Wedge
: :Mannoni Pecorino Romano is produced in the Sardinia region of Italy. The taste is aromatic and pleasantly sharp. The sharpness depends on the period of maturation, which varies. Mannoni Pecorino is aged approximately 8 - 12 months.
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Manchego Reserve (Extra Aged) - Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com
: :This special Manchego is aged for over 12 months, giving it a sharper, nuttier flavor and a firmer, more brittle texture than its younger namesake. It is produced in Central Spain's La Mancha region, a territory known for its fierce winds, violent temperature swings and desert-like aridity. Manchego Reserve is made using traditional methods under strict quality guidelines. We especially love this cheese served with Rioja wine and fresh fruit.Made from pasteurized ewe's milk.
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Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo - Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com
: :Stravecchio Oro del Tempo is a superior, 22-month aged Grana Padano produced by Agriform near Venice. This masterpiece compares beautifully with its better-known cousin Parmigiano Reggiano. The flavor of Stravecchio is intense and complex, with fruity overtones that evoke pineapple or strawberry, depending on the season. Like all precious things, every Stravecchio cheese is one of a kind, and each wheel is branded with a unique serial number. Agriform tests the quality of each wheel of Stravecchio every week until the twentieth month of aging. The end result of this rigorous testing ...
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Super Sharp Quebec Vintage Cheddar (8 ounce) by igourmet.com
: :Our Vintage Canadian Cheddar has been aged over four years! Cheddar is a firmly pressed cheese with a hard, homogenous texture. The cheese begins life with a flexible texture and slightly acidic, buttery sweet taste. The fat, protein, minerals and ashes gradually break down during the fermentation and aging process, which intensifies the flavors and firms and dries the texture. Made in Quebec, this cheddar does not contain food coloring. Instead, it showcases a lovely, off-white color. Enjoy the full-flavored, intense, tanginess of this excellent Canadian Cheddar.Made from pasteurized cow's milk.Photo depicts ...
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Tete de Moine by Emmi (2 pound) by igourmet.com
: :The literal translation of the French words 'Tete de Moine' is 'Monk Head'. Although this fine Swiss product was first created by monks, it is now produced by the lay community. Tete de Moine, made in the Swiss Alps near the town of Bellelay from rich unpasteurized cows' milk, is a sharp cheese with a full, nutty flavor. Its intense flavor is even more pronounced when compared to other cheeses from Switzerland, like Gruyere and Emmental. A true specialty item, Tete de Moine deserves to be regarded as one of the world's ...
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Beemster Classic Extra Aged Gouda - Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com
: :The rarest yet most sought after Dutch cheeses are handmade on the farm. One of these specially cured products has been made in the southern provinces of The Netherlands for over 800 years - Extra Aged Farmer Gouda. Easy to distinguish it from ordinary Dutch cheese, it is the dairy world's equivalent of a Rembrandt or Van Gogh. Our edible masterpiece has matured for eighteen months, allowing its body to develop a muted caramel color, matched by a uniquely intense yet sweet flavor. So versatile, Extra Aged Gouda can be grated as ...
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Sap Sago (4 ounce) by igourmet.com
: :This unique cheese, sometimes called Glarner Schabzieger, has a mysterious green hue. This color is due the addition of clover. Not only does this herb add an interesting tint, it also gives the cheese a unique sharpness. Sap Sago is made to be a grating cheese and is not commonly eaten straight. It is excellent grated over steamed vegetables, especially cauliflower, broccoli or potatoes. In Switzerland, this conical cheese is often grated and blended with butter to create a piquant spread for bread or crackers.
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Grana Padano - 5 Year Stravecchio (8 ounce) by igourmet.com
: :This special cut of Grana Padano has been aged for a full five years. Over that time, the cheese has mellowed into a smooth taste on the palate, with a long, lingering nutty finish. The fruit flavors Grana Padano is famous for are still there, but they have deepened into a taste of dried apricot with a salty tang. While still a perfect grating cheese for pasta, risotto, or shaved into salad, the best way to compare this five year Grana is as a simple dessert cheese with honey.Made from unpasteurized cow's ...
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