The Culinary Pioneer — December 2015

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A MONTHLY GUIDE TO YOUR NEXT FOOD ADVENTURE!

HappYHoLIdAYS WISHES OF PEACE, LOVE, AND CHEESE FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS

VOLUME 12 - DECEMBER 2015

The streets of Philly

are bustling with holiday cheer and a little magic! Smiles are bigger, cheeks are rosier, and everyone is wishing for snow. Step into Di Bruno Bros. and be greeted by the smell of our rotisserie, fresh espresso, and cheese, glorious cheese. It’s the holidays, and we’re ready to help you impress with all things entertaining, gifting, and eating like you’re in a Norman Rockwell painting. Cheers! We’re all about sharing the gift of charm and ease this season!

our guide to great gifting!

LET THEM EAT CHEESE!

Sweets for your sweet with a gourmet twist.

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Send boxes of delight and deliciousness all over the country! Purchase the gift of gourmet adventure in-store or on DiBruno.com. Plus, check out our site for all your Corporate Gifting needs!

Nothing is better than the freedom to choose your own goodies! They’re called GIFT cards for a reason.

A good bottle of olive oil or vinegar is the kind of gift that can be used every day, might last until next year, and will be appreciated for a lifetime.

Our beautiful, cheese-packed book is only the beginning! Give the gift that keeps on giving with our monthly pairing club, available on DiBruno.com.

Panettone: It’s a centerpiece, a tradition, AND a yummy cake all in one.

HOW TO BUILD AN AWESOME CHEESE PLATE

LAVA-MUSE L’Amuse Gouda + Black Lava Cashews The ultimate experience of crunchy and rich, sweet, salty, and completely irresistible.

1. PICK YOUR CHEESES

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You only need an ounce of cheese per person but aim to represent as many types as possible. Suggestions: Goat: Humboldt Fog, Montenebro, Leonora Cow: L’Amuse, Asiago Stravecchio, Comté Sheep: P ecorino, Manchego, Ewephoria Washed: A rdrahan, Taleggio, Epoisses Blue: Fourme d’Ambert, Chiriboga, Stichelton

2. CHOOSE A MEAT Get salty with Prosciutto di Parma, assorted salumi, or any of our various charcuterie items.

3. GO NUTS

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Our Black Lava Cashews and Cinnful Cocoa Pecans pair well with any cheese. Pile them near your cheeses and enjoy!

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4. ADD DRIED FRUIT Figs, apricots, and other dried fruits are great concentrated flavors that will match your cheeses and meats perfectly.

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5. F INISH WITH JAM OR HONEY Add sweet, tart condiments around the perimeter of your plate. Our Fig and Acacia Honey Jam is amazing and can go on almost anything. Also tastes great straight off the spoon!

Hooray!

YOU AND YOUR CHEESE BOARD ARE READY TO PARTY!

5 Stop by our Prepared Foods Case for delicious, seasonal hors d’oeuvres and impressive holiday sides.

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

THE VEAL FRENCH ONION MEATBALL

cheese news In the aging caves at our Rittenhouse location, choice cheeses are washed in beer, cider, wine, and brine to yield one-of-a-kind flavors. And sometimes, we partner with amazing cheesemakers for super special creations!

THIS MONTH’S FEATURE: WHISKEY BUSINESS THE CHEESE: Our exclusive relationship with cheese genius Soyoung Scanlan of Andante Dairy in California has, yet again, yielded something delicious! Contralto is a soft, washed-rind goat’s milk cheese wrapped in spruce bark.

THE WASH:

Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey uses only rye grain and malt to deliver a pure expression of the taste of classic Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey. Once Contralto is soaked in this smooth and spicy bath, it creates an epic conglomeration of flavors!

AVAILABILITY: Whiskey Business will be available at the beginning of December but stayed tuned to social media for the exact date!

MAPLE BOURBON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

HONEY GLAZED HAM

Holiday Catering Ho, Ho, Hold up a minute! No one should have to spend their entire holiday season in front of a hot stove! Our made-to-order, in-store pickup, and even full-service catering options are here to rescue you! Grab a menu in stores today, or visit our Catering website at dibruno.com/catering to check out all of our tantalizing options, from beer-inspired cheese plates to potato latkes and salt-roasted prime rib of beef to yummy Italian rum cake!

Need a last-minute side dish? Stop by any of our Prepared Foods counters for our in-store holiday menu items, and we’ll have you on your way back to loved ones in a flash!

CHIVE MASHED POTATOES Visit DiBruno.com/Catering or call 215.665.1659 to place your order!

INSTAGRAM PIC OF THE MONTH

CHAT CHEESE WITH US! @DiBrunoBros

Instagrammer @shikiboombastic certainly knows how to style a plate! @shikiboombastic Such #charcuterie #delights! #dibrunobros #philly #shiki #shikifox #wine #redwine

Share your most wondrous cheese anything and everything with lovely cheese fanatics across the globe by tagging #dibrunobros HOORAY!

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