The history of Douwe Egberts starts in 1753, when a husband and wife opened The White Ox, a gourmet shop, in the North of Holland. Their offerings focused on coffee, tea and tobacco-- products that were imported from the Far East and traded in Amsterdam. Sales grew rapidly and soon Douwe Egberts started a wholesaling and distribution business. They built their first coffee roasting plant in 1919 and began exporting their premium quality coffee in 1930. By 1960, Douwe Egberts accounted for more than half of Dutch coffee exports. Available in three varieties - Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Decaffeinated. We have found no other coffee that can match the heady power and richness of these blends. Varieties sold separately.

The history of Douwe Egberts starts in 1753, when a husband and wife opened The White Ox, a gourmet shop, in the North of Holland. Their offerings focused on coffee, tea and tobacco-- products that were imported from the Far East and traded in Amsterdam. Sales grew rapidly and soon Douwe Egberts started a wholesaling and distribution business. They built their first coffee roasting plant in 1919 and began exporting their premium quality coffee in 1930. By 1960, Douwe Egberts accounted for more than half of Dutch coffee exports. Available in three varieties - Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Decaffeinated. We have found no other coffee that can match the heady power and richness of these blends. Varieties sold separately.

The history of Douwe Egberts starts in 1753, when a husband and wife opened The White Ox, a gourmet shop, in the North of Holland. Their offerings focused on coffee, tea and tobacco-- products that were imported from the Far East and traded in Amsterdam. Sales grew rapidly and soon Douwe Egberts started a wholesaling and distribution business. They built their first coffee roasting plant in 1919 and began exporting their premium quality coffee in 1930. By 1960, Douwe Egberts accounted for more than half of Dutch coffee exports. Available in three varieties - Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Decaffeinated. We have found no other coffee that can match the heady power and richness of these blends. Varieties sold separately.

One of the rarest, most sought after Dutch specially-cured cheeses has been made in the southern provinces of the Netherlands for over 800 years - Extra Aged Farmer Gouda. Easy to distinguish, it is the dairy world's equivalent of a Rembrandt or Van Gogh. This edible opus magnum has been matured for eighteen months, allowing its body to develop a muted caramel color, matched by an intense flavor with a sweet finish. Extra Aged Gouda can be grated or chunked.

Our Extra Aged Gouda is aged 18 months and is produced by CONO Kaasmakers under the Beemster brand. CONO is located in Northern Holland, famous for its rich milk and fertile grazing land.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 24 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.

We experienced a moment of culinary divinity when we first sampled this double-aged Gouda. Previously, we doubted that any cheese could be more flavorful than Beemster's 18-month Aged Gouda, but their X.O. indeed sets a new bar. With this 26-month gouda, we first noticed its delicate, brittle texture. After we tasted it, the flavor of butterscotch permeated the palate, followed by alternating waves of whiskey and pecan.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 24 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.

A cheese that defines Dutch culture, Edam is a mellow, savory, slightly salty cheese that has a pale yellow interior with a red or yellow paraffin coating. (The yellow is more common in Holland; the red is intended for export). It is made from part-skimmed milk (30 to 40 percent milk fat) and comes in spheres with flattened ends. Edam, named for a Dutch town, is second only to Gouda as Holland's most exported cheese. It is a great all-purpose cheese, especially good when served with dark beer. Our red-waxed two pound Edam is over-wrapped in gorgeous red cellophane, making it the perfect cheese gift.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 2 lb. form of cheese.
• Aged for 30 days.

Eighteen pound logs of Smoked Gouda are produced in Holland in some of the world's most modern, computerized dairy plants. Yet, the cheese is still smoked in ancient brick ovens over smoldering hickory chip embers. Available natural or flavored, this cylindrically shaped cheese is perfect for impromptu picnics, party platters or midnight snacks. Note: the brown, smoky rind is not only edible, it's the best part of the cheese!

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 6 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.

Varieties sold separately.

The Dutch Masterpiece is here at last! Made in Holland from local pasteurized cow's milk and imported Italian cultures, gold medal winner Old Amsterdam tastes like a young Parmigiano-Reggiano crossed with an Aged Dutch Gouda. It is well-known for its rich, nutty, robust flavor and firm texture; both the result of it being perfectly matured for over twelve months. Excellent in salads, shredded over soups or chili, and on sandwiches, hot or cold. Old Amsterdam is perfect with a glass of fine wine or port.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 12 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.

Dutch Honey Cake, or honigkoek, is a traditional recipe from Northern Europe. This dense cake has a rich, sweet flavor reminiscent of honey, cloves, molasses, and other holiday spices. This generous loaf is enough to serve several adult guests as a dessert, or for a couple to snack on throughout the week. Rather than eating the cake on its own, it is better sliced, toasted, and spread with butter (or honey butter, for those of you who like to gild the lilly). When warmed, the notes of spice and caramelized sugar make this a dessert worth savoring. For a traditional twist, top the toasted honey cake with a slice of Nokkelost or Leyden cheese, allowing the bread to warm the cheese through.

One of the rarest, most sought after Dutch specially-cured cheeses has been made in the southern provinces of the Netherlands for over 800 years - Extra Aged Farmer Gouda. Easy to distinguish, it is the dairy world's equivalent of a Rembrandt or Van Gogh. This edible opus magnum has been matured for eighteen months, allowing its body to develop a muted caramel color, matched by an intense flavor with a sweet finish. Extra Aged Gouda can be grated or chunked.

Our Extra Aged Gouda is aged 18 months and is produced by CONO Kaasmakers under the Beemster brand. CONO is located in Northern Holland, famous for its rich milk and fertile grazing land.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 24 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.

Baby Gouda makes an adorable addition to a "Create Your Own" gift basket, or can even be given as a gift all by itself. Say "Thank You" or "Get Well" by giving the gift of this creamy, semi-hard gouda. Enrobed in red or yellow wax and overwrapped in red cellophane, this baby is darling and delicious.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 9 oz. form.

Eighteen pound logs of Smoked Gouda are produced in Holland in some of the world's most modern, computerized dairy plants. Yet, the cheese is still smoked in ancient brick ovens over smoldering hickory chip embers. Available natural or flavored, this cylindrically shaped cheese is perfect for impromptu picnics, party platters or midnight snacks. Note: the brown, smoky rind is not only edible, it's the best part of the cheese!

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 6 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.

Varieties sold separately.

This gouda assortment is a delicious way to discover the nuances of how gouda matures during the aging process. It includes 1/2 pound of each of the following:

• Fresh Farmer Gouda: The youngest, freshest gouda released to the market, ours is coated in bright yellow wax.
• Beemster Classic Extra Aged Gouda is our best-selling gouda. After one taste of this 18-month masterpiece you'll see why. This extended time period allows its body to develop a muted caramel color, matched by a uniquely intense, yet sweet flavor.
• Beemster X.O. A 26-month-old Dutch masterpiece, even richer and more intense than the popular 18-month variety. Made from pasteurized cow's milk.

  Items out of stock will be substituted with similar items of equal or greater value.
  

The Dutch have been producing hand-made farmhouse Goudas for many centuries. Due to Holland's fertile soil and lush green pastures, its cows produce unusually rich milk which, in turn, leads to extra creamy cheeses. Gouda is the most famous of Dutch cheeses and is made from whole milk only. This semi-soft cheese has a creamy, yellow body with irregular holes and a natural yellow rind. For export, Goudas are always coated in red wax. But we have brought in a shipment of yellow waxed Gouda, the product intended for the European market, so you can enjoy the same rich Dutch Gouda that is enjoyed in its homeland.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole 24 lb. form.

Made in Holland, these traditional Dutch licorice candies are not your mild American counterparts! If you like a full-flavored licorice, Gustaf's will not disappoint! Or if you grew up on European licorice, this will satisfy you with the taste of your childhood. These candies are chewy, slightly salty, with a rich licorice flavor.

A long-time favorite of adults and children in Holland, Stroop Waffles (syrup waffles) are a delicious breakfast, light snack, or the perfect pick-me-up for any time of the day! Manufactured in Holland, Stroopies are thin, crisp butter waffles with a thin layer of cinnamon flavored syrup in the center. You can eat Stroopies out of hand, but there is a bit of technique to enjoying them the traditional way.

Once you pour a piping hot cup of coffee for yourself in the morning, place a Stroopie over the mouth of the cup and take a few minutes to read your paper and let the coffee come down to sipping temperature. The steam from the coffee penetrates the Stroopie, warming the syrup in the center. Once your coffee has cooled down for a minute or so, the waffle is perfectly heated through and ready to eat on its own, or dunked in your coffee. It's a simple but relaxing way to start your day!

This cheese has been called the Dutch Gouda with an Italian flair. A relatively new cheese from the Netherlands, Parrano is aged for five months to develop the nutty taste of Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, while maintaining the firm, smooth texture of a young Gouda. This marriage of characteristics brings you the best of both worlds. The cheese is full of flavor, yet it is easy to cut, grate, and melt. Parrano is also reminiscent of extra aged Gouda or Old Amsterdam.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 20 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.

From Anna van Dijk (pronounced Van Dyke), the same cheesemaker that produces Dorothea, our popular Dutch goat cheese with potato skins, comes a cheese bearing her family name. Made since 1976 in the southern end of the Netherlands near Eindhoven, Van Dijk is made from a single herd of 500 goats that graze on pastures of natural grasses and wild herbs. This old-world style of raising goats yields a remarkably flavorful milk that gives Van Dijk an abundance of character. Notable for its bright white appearance, goat cheese is delicious, very healthy and easy to digest. Previously available only in Holland, France, Belgium and Germany, igourmet has now introduced this Dutch specialty to the USA. Aged for over six months.

• Made from pasteurized goat's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 10 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.

Even though it is double the size of a two-pounder, it takes four times longer for a four pound Edam to age. That is why four pounders are typically softer and more mellow than two pound Edams. Beautifully presented in a red wax with a red cellophane overwrap, this Edam makes an outstanding gourmet gift.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts 4 lb. form of cheese.
• Aged for 120 days.

Often compared to Swiss Emmental, but much smaller in size when produced, this nutty flavored, mild cheese gets its characteristic appearance of large "eyes" (holes) and a domed top from a special bacteria which emits carbon dioxide during the maturation process. Known by the common name of "Maasdam," Leerdammer is a perfect complement for salads and sandwiches and is ideal for melting.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 28 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.

Gouda, Holland's best-selling cheese, is made from whole milk, giving the cheese a butterfat content of 48%. To make a cheese that is even creamier, Gouda producers add extra cream to the milk, producing a cheese called Roomkaas with a butterfat content of 60%. Roomkaas is similar to a Koopsen Kaas Double Cream. Smooth, buttery, and delightful, this cheese pairs well with fresh grapes, pears, and dried Turkish apricots.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 6 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.

Just thinking about this assortment of 3 half-pound cuts of wonderful Dutch cheeses makes our mouths water. The Dutch are world famous for their cheesemaking prowess and these selections will show you why...

• Extra Aged Gouda: Ripened for a full 18 months to develop a nutty, caramel-like flavor, this is the Gouda the Dutch keep for themselves! It is always a crowd pleaser. (8 oz.)
• Leyden: Dotted with cumin seeds, it is the rye bread of the cheese world. Wonderfully firm texture. (8 oz.)
• Dorothea: A real specialty and an igourmet.com exclusive, this wonderful goat's milk cheese flavored with potato skins and basil oil will send your taste buds into fits of pleasure! Even people who claim to dislike goat's cheeses love this one. (8 oz.)
• igourmet.com Signature Cheese Serving Knife: Specifically crafted for us at igourmet.com, this multi-function cheese knife is the perfect tool to easily slice uniform servings of your favorite cheeses.
• Water Crackers: Perfect for serving with cheeses, fruit, and spreads when entertaining. (4 oz.)

This assortment ships with one half-pound of each cheese selection packed in a sturdy chocolate colored gift box with yellow ribbon.

• Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.

We're happy to introduce this North Holland Dutch Gouda with some new flavorful twists. Beemster has enhanced traditional Gouda with delicious spices and herbs. Some tastes are more familiar to American palates (garlic, fine herbs, and black pepper) whereas others (mustard and nettles) are delicious changes of pace. In Holland, people often spread mustard on mild cheeses to liven them up. Celebrating this tradition, Beemster with Mustard uses whole mustard seeds in its cheese. Beemster with Nettles may also be worthy of explanation. In Europe, nettles (wild herbs) are used to flavor everything from cheese to pasta sauce. These slightly bitter green herbs add interesting depth to cheese without dramatically changing its nature.

Varieties sold separately. Try them all.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 10 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.

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, three brothers, Luis, Fortunato and Jose Magnasco, emigrated from Santa Margherita, Italy, searching for new horizons. Their destiny was going to be in South America, specifically Argentina. Soon after arriving, they got involved with the local dairy industry's retail and production of cheese and butter. By 1855, they began their own commercial activities under the name of Magnasco Hnos. Today, the family tradition continues with the third and fourth generations running Magnasco Hnos.

Magnasco´s cows are fed all year round on a natural enviroment. The Argentine Pampas allow their cattle to feed from green pastures, even in winter. They graze freely upon the land. As a result, these natural and non-stress conditions enable them to obtain a high quality milk.Their flavored Edams are aged for two months; hard enough to grate, and make wonderful toppings for any rice, vegetable or pasta dish. We offer three flavors: Fine herbs, 3 peppers, and Caprese.

• Varieties sold separately.
• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 1 lb. forms of cheese.

Slotted between with our young Farmer Gouda and the Extra Aged classic is Cured Gouda. Aged for six months, it has more zip and less creaminess than the young Gouda and more cream and less zip than the Extra Aged. The often ignored "middle child" in this family, Cured Gouda is a wonderful snacking cheese and is an all-around crowd pleaser. It has a semi-soft, yellow-orange body with irregular holes and a yellow wax rind.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Whole form of cheese is 9 lbs.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Eighteen pound logs of Smoked Gouda are produced in Holland in some of the world's most modern, computerized dairy plants. Yet, the cheese is still smoked in ancient brick ovens over smoldering hickory chip embers. Available natural or flavored, this cylindrically shaped cheese is perfect for impromptu picnics, party platters or midnight snacks. Note: the brown, smoky rind is not only edible, it's the best part of the cheese!

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 6 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.

Varieties sold separately.

In modern Holland, there are few remaining farmers who still make cheese by hand on the farm. Boerenkaas is, by definition, a handmade Gouda. Creating Boerenkaas is more art than science, leveraging a tremendous amount of knowledge, tradition and skill in the process. Our Boerenkaas is only made from May to October when the weather permits the cows to stay outside and eat fresh grass. Because it is made from raw milk, this cheese has a full, tangy flavor, with much more character than any factory-made Gouda cheese could possibly match. Its six month aging period gives it even more flavor and leaves behind characteristic amino acid crystals. Enjoy with a full-bodied red wine and a hunk of fresh bread.

• Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 20 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.

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, three brothers, Luis, Fortunato and Jose Magnasco, emigrated from Santa Margherita, Italy, searching for new horizons. Their destiny was going to be in South America, specifically Argentina. Soon after arriving, they got involved with the local dairy industry's retail and production of cheese and butter. By 1855, they began their own commercial activities under the name of Magnasco Hnos. Today, the family tradition continues with the third and fourth generations running Magnasco Hnos.

Magnasco´s cows are fed all year round on a natural enviroment. The Argentine Pampas allow their cattle to feed from green pastures, even in winter. They graze freely upon the land. As a result, these natural and non-stress conditions enable them to obtain a high quality milk.Their flavored Edams are aged for two months; hard enough to grate, and make wonderful toppings for any rice, vegetable or pasta dish. We offer three flavors: Fine herbs, 3 peppers, and Caprese.

• Varieties sold separately.
• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 1 lb. forms of cheese.