Originating in historical Limburg, which is now divided between modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, this cheese is often associated with its pungent aroma. It has a creamy textured body and strong slightly bitter flavor. It is oft en served on rye bread with onions. This cheese is sold in 6 ounce bricks.

This chevre, perfect for the summer, is fresh and creamy with a slightly sharp and lightly acidic flavor. The creators of this delightful cheese have added a flavorful twist to the traditional goat log by topping it with cranberries and cinnamon. The tanginess of the cranberries, combined with the warm spiciness of cinnamon, creates a uniquely festive cheese that could not be more ideal for entertaining.

• Suitable for vegetarians.
• Made from goat's milk.
• Whole form of cheese is 4.6 oz.

The Brie is a soft cheese with an unwashed rind. After an affinage of eight weeks, it has a fine rind dotted with orange spots and a smooth, pleasantly fragrant consistency. With its creamy texture and distinctive flavor, it is the most prized and celebrated of all French cheeses. Pairs well with a red Bordeaux.

Everyone loves this mild natural cheese with the traditional red rind. Muenster is perfect for using in cooked dishes because it is one of the best melting cheeses available. Net wt. 3lb.

Based in Busche, a town in the Province of Belluno, Italy, Lattebusche is a cooperative that has been active in the dairy industry for more than 40 years. Busche is a pristine area rich in grazing land that has always been naturally devoted to cattle farming. Characterized by extremely cold weather with plenty of snowfalls in winter and short, cool summers, the Province of Belluno is a typical alpine environment.

Made from a blend of goat and cow's milk, this cheese has a distinctive flavor. Sweet when young, it becomes more and more intense with age. It can be eaten on its own as a second course; cut into cubes to prepare salads; or used as a decoration for starters made with raw vegetables.

• Made from pasteurized cow and goat's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 4 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.

Mizithra is an aged sheeps milk cheese from Greece. This is sold in a whole unit only, each weight about 3 lbs.

Made from the finest fresh milk, cream, herbs and spices, Boursin Spiced Gournay Cheese is 100% natural and Kosher certified. Boursin's rich, full flavor and creamy, smooth texture are perfect for snacking, baking and broiling. This beautifully packaged product is also ideal for gift baskets. Gourmet chefs from around the world use Boursin as a pivotal ingredient in dishes that range from appetizers to entrees. One bite and you'll taste why!

• Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.
• Made from cow's milk.
• Suitable for Vegetarians.
• Photo depicts whole 5 oz. form of cheese.
• Varieties sold separately.
• Certified Kosher by Orthodox Union.

Mizithra is a traditional pasteurized cheese made from sheep's milk and some added whey. The cheese is easy to cut, snow-white, creamy, and granular; its flavor is similar to ricotta salata and it an ideal cheese for grating. It is made in various sizes and shapes, most commonly a truncated cone. Mizithra can be used in an array of both sweet an savory dishes.

Cheese fondue may be a traditional winter meal that you share with friends and family, but why not eat this great dish outside during the summer period. With this ready-to-warm product for two, you will be ready in no time, as it is already a mixed blend. It will offer an evening meal that is special. Serve it with vegetables, rustic bread and a nice red or white wine. Alternatively you could make your own cheese fondue with Emmental cheese and Gruyère cheese or a mixture of other cheeses.

Tiger combines the taste of carefully ripened Swiss Gruyere with the velvety consistency and nutty flavor of Swiss Emmenthaler to create this quality processed cheese. Packed in brightly colored rounds, you'll find six easy-to-open foil-wrapped wedges. Tiger Portions are the perfect food for snacking or entertaining. Kids love them and they are great to take along while traveling.

• Sold as a six-pack.
• Each pack is 4 oz.

The Marin French Cheese company knows how to make a Triple Crème Brie, in 2005 the received a Gold Award for the 'Best Pasteurized Brie' in the World Cheese Awards in the UK, beating the French and that is something to remember. Winning awards is something the California Rouge et Noir brand does on a regular basis. The Triple Crème Brie can be described as delicious, slightly sweet with and definitely creamy texture. It goes without saying that this creamy cheese does well with delicate fruits such as strawberries and would create a fine ending of a good meal.

Named after the farm on which it was first made in the mid 1800s, Havarti has a supple texture and a buttery aroma and is often referred to as the Danish tilsit because of its similarity to that cheese. Its flavor is sweet and mellow with a sprinkle of caraway. This table cheese is popularly matched with lesser-oaked or light-bodied wines and occasionally accompanied with figs, pears and walnuts.

Named the French province in which it originated, Brie?s rich supple flavor is a great complement to fruit and a perfect spread for crackers, croissants and crusty breads.

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.

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 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Making cheese using 100% pure milk of water buffalo is the tradition in the southen region of Italy.

Dolce is Italian for mild or pleasant, and Gorgonzola Dolce is known for being both mild and creamy, with a slightly salty aftertaste. This younger version of aged Gorgonzola is also beloved for its soft, spreadable texture, which makes it perfect for spreading on bread and crackers.

First made in the late 18th century in northwestern France, Camembert has a delicate salty taste with many underlining nuances. This cheese is Excellent when served with fruit, nuts, a baguette, and a Red Bordeaux or Beaujolais. This cheese is sold in 8 ounce wheels.

Brillat Savarin is a soft, fresh, white cheese with a delicate, velvet texture. It is a triple cream cheese similar to Le Saulieu, Lucullus and Boursault.

Tiger's state-of-the-art factory in Langnau (southern Switzerland) is situated within a beautiful rural environment, especially in the winter when the snow-covered region gives the impression that all is wonderful in the world. This is the home to Tiger Gruyere Portions, our favorite foil-wrapped, bite-sized wedges of quality processed cheese. Conveniently packed in cute round boxes, each box holds six wedges; two plain, two smoked and two with herbs. And knowing that it comes from Tiger reassures you that this product is all natural, using real alpine herbs and a natural smoke flavoring to provide the assortment of tastes.

• Each pack is 6 oz.

Traditional fresh mozzarella cheese hand-molded into a ball and salted for flavor.

Our Platinum Collection is a selection of four of the world's most exquisite cheeses. Sure to impress even the most knowledgeable cheese connoisseur, it makes a great gift for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Included are:

• Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto: A sweet, tender and mild cheese from Tuscany made from a careful balance of cow and sheep's milk. Shavings of rare Italian white truffle are blended to transform Boschetto into a powerfully addictive delicacy.
• Goat Camembert: This extra creamy goat's milk cheese from France is satiny-smooth with a firm, slightly chewy, edible white crust. Its flavor is all goat - tangy and rustic with hints of lemon and hay.
• Le Marechal: A raw cow's milk cheese produced in small batches in the town of Corcelles-aux-Payernes. The cheese is rubbed with Herbes de Provence (a blend of thyme, oregano and other country herbs) giving it a beautiful appearance and a wickedly spicy flavor. (8 oz)
• Smokey Blue: Gold Medal winning blue cheese from the Rogue Valley Creamery in Oregon. Robust and sweet with a rich buttery finish, gently smoked over hazelnut shells.

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

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People are drawn to the vibrant, tangy flavors found only in goat cheese. Great goat cheeses capture the essence of their native pastures and often exhibit fresh flavors such as of thyme, tarragon, rosemary, lemongrass and pine. Their ease of digestion, particularly for the lactose intolerant among us, is another reason for the popularity of goat cheese. For many however, goat cheese remains misunderstood. A persistent victim of "milk-prejudice," it is our goal to bring goat cheese to the masses.
Our Great Goat Cheese Assortment includes a selection of cheeses from four distinct countries:

• Ibores (Spain): This raw goat's milk cheese reflects its homeland with its full, simple flavor. It is hard and dense and becomes sharper with age. During its two-month aging period, the rustic cheese is rubbed with a mixture of olive oil and sweet paprika.
• Buche de Chevre (France): This wonderful goat's milk cheese from Poitou in the Loire Valley is aged for two months, during which time it develops a hard, edible crust complete with a bloomy white mold coating. It is sharp and tangy near the rind and gets progressively richer and creamier toward the center.
• Cornelia (Holland): Cornelia is made from a single herd of 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 Cornelia an abundance of character.
• Goat Cheddar by Cypress Grove (USA): Sharp and smooth, this cheddar is aged a minimum of one year, giving it a complex, nutty flavor, with a subtle undertone of classic goat's milk flavor.

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About 100 years ago, a farmer's wife who lived in North Zealand (one of Denmark's most romantic islands -- a trysting place for lovers) became interested in the art of cheesemaking. She traveled through Europe to learn the secrets of this craft. Upon her return, she began to experiment with her newly acquired techniques. She named her finest creation after her farm, "Havarthi". Today's Cream Havarti is a direct descendant. It has an ivory interior patterned with a myriad of tiny holes and is mild, creamy and mellow. We are featuring five of our favorite varieties: garlic and herb, dill, jalapeno, caraway and chive. Varieties sold separately.

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

Unlike our other French Camembert, this one comes from Normandy, where Camembert was first created in 1791 by Marie Harel. During the French Revolution, a recalcitrant priest from Brie (the village, not the cheese) arrived at the Manor of Beaumoncel in the village of Camembert and was hidden there by Marie Harel, a farmer. Following the direction of this priest, she created Camembert. The recipe was a success and her children and grandchildren continued the family tradition. Over time, word spread and Marie's cheese became famous all over the world.

Camembert Le Châtelain is an excellent example, with a recipe that is true to the original. It is succulent, ripe, rich and creamy. Only gently pasteurized at moderate temperatures, Camembert Le Châtelain retains most of the authentic flavors and qualities of the raw-milk cheese you can buy only in France. Excellent served with light reds from the Loire Valley or champagne, in Normandy this cheese is paired with an apple liqueur called Calvados. Apples, Camembert and Normandy are inextricably linked. Norman dairy farms are peppered with apple trees that protect the rich soil. In fact, some people claim to be able to taste a hint of apple beneath the creamy suppleness of fresh Camembert.

Novices beware: this authentic Camembert is aromatic!

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 8.8 oz. form of cheese.
• Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.

On a recent trip to Holland, we discovered a limited production Dutch chevre created in 1993 by the Van Dijk family. Dorothea, named after the Van Dijk's mother, was created at the request of the famous chef Cas Spijkars. Cas wanted to win the annual Dutch award for "Most Unusual Food" and thought that a flavored goat cheese might do the trick. They began experimenting with a secret ingredient - potato skins - chosen because the potato is an important food in Dutch culinary tradition. But Cas thought that initial efforts with the cheese/potato combination fell a little flat, so they kept working. Finally, after tweaking the recipe by adding some basil oil, coriander oil and chopped onion, Cas and the Van Dijks had completed their masterpiece - and subsequently won the award!

Each wheel of Dorothea (only 4,000 are made per year) is pampered with the optimum aging conditions. Humidity and temperature are meticulously adjusted every few days to assure proper maturation. This wonderfully delicious cheese is made from pasteurized milk but retains all of the taste for which goat's milk is famous. It is aged over 60 days to develop a full, nutty flavor and a body that is firm, but not hard enough to grate. Dorothea has an aroma reminiscent of the fresh outdoors and an unforgettable flavor.

• Made from pasteurized goat's milk, aged 60 days.
• 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.

This new specialty from Paladin has an extremely mild and creamy flavor. Its extravagant richness is due to the fact that the cheese has a 65% fat content. Paladin is calling extra creamy Regina Blu, "the new queen of our blue cheeses from Bavaria". This German blue is easy to cut and is delicious spread or melted over steak, crackers, or potatoes.

• 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.

Brie, named for the French province in which it originated is a soft, cow's milk cheese.It is very soft and savoury with a hint of ammonia, and has a white mouldy rind that is moderately tasteful and edible.

Vermont Mascarpone has garnered accolades for its fresh, rich cream flavor and smooth, thick texture - essential for Tiramisu and other dessert creations. All natural, made with Vermont rBST free cream. It won First Place at the 2006 American Cheese Society. This wonderful product has a fresh cream flavor, is luxurious, smooth, and has a thick texture. It adds richness and flavor to any dish; it is seen by many French chefs as an essential ingredient used by French chefs and let's not forget that it is the main ingredient in the classic Italian dessert tiramisu. Mascarpone will also do wonders in risotto, polenta, grits, pasta and sauces. We have 2 sizes of tubs, one small, containing 8 ounces and a large tub containing 5 pounds. It all depends what your cooking plans are.

Made in a tiny town in the Burgundy region of France, Epoisses is one of the great cheeses of the world. It is a name-controlled cheese that has a very pungent aroma and rich, creamy interior. Each cheese is covered in an edible reddish-bro wn coating, and underneath that, a creamy, white interior with a delightfully daunting aroma that comes straight from the farm. This handcrafted cheese is first washed in brine, then cured in humid cellars for four weeks.