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Creme Fraiche
: :This remarkable creme fraiche made in California is the closest you can find to Normandy creme fraiches. It is rich, velvety with a slightly tangy and nutty flavor. It is perfect for thickening sauces and soups, and is a traditional accompaniment to caviar as it smoothes out the saltiness of the eggs.
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French Brie (2.2 Pound) by igourmet.com
: :We always welcome the arrival of Autumn because it heralds the start of the Brie season. The most prized and celebrated of all French cheeses, Brie is believed to have been created prior to the Eighth Century. Charlemagne's chronicler, Eginhard de Saint Gall, reported that the Emperor enjoyed it at the Priory of Rueil in the town of Brie in the year 774. In 1815, the Prince de Tallyrand named Brie 'Le Roi de Fromages' - The ...
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Stella Fontinella - 1lb.
: :Aged four to six months, it is a highly versatile and very popular cheese with a rich sharp flavor. Without a doubt, one of our favorite cheeses.
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Jarlsberg Wheel
: :Norway produces Jarslberg, the world's most popular variety of Baby Swiss cheese. A hole-ridden mild cheese that resembles Emmentaler and Gruyere in flavor and texture, Jarslberg has in addition a splendidly sweet flavor with nutty notes and a fruity aftertaste. We love this easily-sliceable cheese melted over our sandwiches.
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Munster Le Prefere
: :Munster cheese is a classic from the region of Alsace, France. The particularity of this cheese comes from the special cows used for it's production, Vosgiennes cows, animals that migrated from Scandinavia in the 1700s - so Munster is perhaps part Scandinavian as well as French? Characterized by a potently tangy and robust flavor, and a smooth yellowish interior covered with reddish-orange rind, this cheese pairs well with a good brew - beer drinkers, rejoice!
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28-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano (2 lbs.)
: :Nestled in the rolling green hills of Borgotaro, Emilia-Romagna (Annibale Giovanni Ferrari's birthplace) this small cooperative produces a limited amount of Parmigiano Reggiano, so few that it took us three years to persuade them to allow us to sell their cheese in the U.S.! Parmigiano is made a strictly defined zone between Parma, Modena, Reggio-Emilia, Bologna and Mantua, where it has been produced for hundreds of years. A close knit network of 492 local caseificii in Emilia-Romagna ...
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Petit Basque
: :This pure sheep's milk cheese comes from the 'Basque' region. It is deeply nutty, dense with a firm texture. Pairs well with a 'Bordeaux' red wine.
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Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison (1 Pound) by igourmet.com
: :In order to understand the subtle difference between Grana Padano and Parmigiano-Reggiano, you need to taste them side-by-side. That is why we have created this special offering, containing 1/2 pound of each. Enjoy them chunked and drizzled with thick 4-Leaf Balsamico, thinly sliced over Caesar salad or Carpaccio, or grated over soup or pasta. Each of these cheeses has a long, storied history and the two have been rivals for centuries. Let the debate continue!
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Ile De France Camembert
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French Cheese Board (2.5 Pound) by igourmet.com
: :The French are famous for their cheeses, ranging from mild and creamy to ripe and stinky. The selections on this board offer a comprehensive sampling of the wide array of flavors created by French cheese makers. Camembert is a classic soft, white-rind cheese, similar to Brie. It has a buttery texture and a creamy flavor with a slight tang. Gruyere de Comté is made near Frances border with Switzerland, using the same recipe as Swiss Gruyere. This ...
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