April 2020 | Epicure Foods Magazine

April 12 th is National Grilled Cheese Day! Get inspired with these delicious grilled cheese recipes.

So Grilled To See You!

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Farmers of

On Earth April 22 nd is Earth Day! Check out these earthy flavored products and Eco-friendly farms. p.34

Wisconsin Wisconsin's cheesemaking heritage, a tradition so rich you can taste it. p.20

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NEW! Emmi Kaltbach Check out Emmi's new masterpieces from the cave!

So Grilled To See You Grilled cheese is an American comfort food classic that is celebrated annually April 12.

Though amazing on their own, get inspired with recipes and ideas to upgrade your basic grilled cheese.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Take a road trip to the state of cheese!

Wisconsin is a place where tradition meets innovation and where makers become masters.

April Deals These prices are no April Fools joke! Check out the delightful deals that we have this month. .

Cheese on Earth April 22 is Earth Day! Check out a few brands that work tirelessly to produce their products in an eco-friendly manner.

Happy April, Epicure readers!

Spring is finally here and is a time of new beginnings. Leap into the warmer months by cleaning out your fridge and filling it with fresh new products!

Cheese wouldn't be a possibility without hardworking dairy farmers. Farms in Wisconsin are some of the biggest suppliers of of dairy in the United States. Flip to page 20 to learn more about the history of the Wisconsin dairy industry and about the many delicious Wisconsin cheeses that we carry.

Mother Nature provides us with the resources to produce many of the delicious foods that we enjoy every day. Celebrate Earth Day by reading about a few brands that take extraordinary measures to maintain eco-friendly cheese production in our Cheese on Earth feature (pg 34).

April 12 is possibly the most delicious holiday on the calendar—it’s National Grilled Cheese Day! Flip to page 14 to learn about the history of the American classic as well as mouth-watering recipes to jump-start your celebration.

Till next time,

The Epicure Marketing Team

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SW-067 Swiss Emmentaler Wedges • 8x7oz • $28.99/CS

SW-068 Gruyère AOC Wedges • 8x7oz • $37.99/CS

SW-069 Gruyère Cavern Wedges • 8x7oz • $39.99/CS

SW-512 Swiss Raclette Slices • 12x7oz • $38.49/CS

Dips • 6x7oz • $16.29/CS US-1635 Green Chile Cheddar US-1636 Parmesan Asiago US-1637 Red Pepper Chile Cheddar US-1638 Roasted Onion US-1639 White Balsamic Fig Dips • 6x7oz • $17.89/CS US-1633 Basil Pesto Hummus • 6x8oz • $12.89/CS US-1620 Beet Balsamic US-1621 Lime & Black Bean US-1622 Lemon Turmeric Salsa • 8x12oz • $19.99/CS US-1630 Mild US-1631 Medium US-1632 Hot

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SW-514 Gruyere Shredded Cups • 9x3.5oz • $25.99/CS

WG-055 St. Mang Bavarian Limburger• 6x6.35oz • $23.99/CS The classic St. Mang red culture cheese speciality, develops a mildly-spicy to heartily-spicy flavor, depending on the stage of maturity. For bolder flavor, try Limburger as it approaches its best by date.

WG-023 Cambozola Black • 2x4.4lb • $9.49/LB Cambozola Black Label is a premium blue soft-ripened cheese with a beautiful grey mold exterior.

WG-027 Champignon Grand Noir • 1x5.5lb • $9.49/LB Premium blue cheese with a luscious and creamy texture. Made with high-quality pasteurized cow's milk from Swiss Brown Cows that graze in the Allgau region of Bavaria, Germany. Each wheel is hand-dipped in a protective black wax and ripened for 8 weeks to develop a bold but well-balanced blue flavor.

WG-020 Cambozola Blue • 2x5lb • $8.89/LB Cambozola Blue is deliciously creamy and mild with a hint of blue; a perfect beginner’s blue. It’s a triple cream, soft ripened cheese with blue veins, made with pasteurized cow’s milk from the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany.

WG-025 Champignon Mushroom Brie • 2x5lb • $10.49/LB Champignon Mushroom is a double-cream brie with champignon mushrooms.

The champignon mushrooms, called white or button mushrooms in the US, are hand picked in Germany at the optimum time to ensure the best flavor. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow’s milk exclusively from the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany.

WG-090 Rougette Bavarian Red • 2x5lb • $10.49/LB Rougette Bavarian Red is extremely creamy, mild and buttery and a perfect introduction to brie or washed rind cheeses. The milk for this triple cream cheese comes from the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany. The distinctive look of its red exterior is the natural color of paprika extract.

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Isigny Sainte-Mère butter gets all its flavor from Isigny milk, a “grand cru” of the dairy world and naturally rich in nutrients. Its worldwide reputation for excellence goes back centuries and is the result of traditional know-how, which is actively maintained in the cooperative. The world’s greatest chefs have traditionally had a soft spot for Isigny Sainte-Mère butter. For good reason too, since this butter is both silky and supple.

Isigny Sainte-Mère is the only dairy processor to flavor its canned whipped cream with natural vanilla of Madagascar. The result is a meeting between of the normandy terroir and an exotic taste.

FR-204 Isigny Creme Chantilly (Whipped Cream) • 12x7oz • $39.99/CS

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Bio Butter FR-1094 Unsalted Organic 200G 10x7.05oz • $31.99/CS Butter Bars • 20x8oz • $82.99/CS FR-229 Unsalted FR-233 Salted Rolls • 20x8.8oz • $78.99/CS FR-228 Unsalted

Smokey Blue is the first of its kind in the world. Smokey Blue was inspired by a chef, and the flavor is signature to Oregon as the smoke is derived from Oregon hazelnut shells. Sweet, nutty, savory flavors envelope the sweet, rich milk creating a créme brulee with a hint of the toasted, sweet richness of a campfire.

US-829 • 1x5lb • $14.99/LB Caveman Blue cheese is a rich, complex blue that is deliciously sweet and fruity with slight vanilla tones and a texture of butter.

US-086 • 1x5lb • $16.49/LB Created nearly half a century ago, Oregon Blue cheese has been the West Coast’s exemplary, award-winning sustainable, raw cow milk blue cheese. Aged at least 90 days in our Roquefort modeled caves, it’s an approachable blue with a firm but buttery paste and a bouquet of flavors to satisfy a range of palettes. Bite into Oregon Blue and find a clean, briny flavor, notes of sweet cream and veins of mellow, earthy blue molds blooming throughout.

US-827 |1x5lb | $13.49/LB

Jefferson is an organic aged cheddar that is rich in flavors reminiscent of the terroir of the Rogue Valley. It is hand cut and hand milled and features a crystalline texture with a slight sharpness on the tongue rounded by a sweet cream finish.

US-477 |10x8oz | $68.99/CS | Pre-Order

TomaTruffle is the perfect combination of classic Toma paired with the aromatic flavors of Italian Black Truffles from Umbria. Reminiscent of undergrowth, fresh strawberries, dried fruit and a hint of cocoa,

Pre-Cuts | Pre-Order | 12x6oz | $50.49/CS US-2494 Toma Truffle US-2492 Toma Herbs Provence Exact Weight Wedges | 12x6oz | $49.99/CS US-185 Toma Original

the earthy flavor marries beautifully with the buttery richness of Toma. TomaTruffle is the perfect decadent cheese for any celebration!

TomaProvence is full of savory Mediterranean flavor.

Complementing the creamy butter notes of Toma, Point Reyes added Herbs de Provence. Their blend includes rosemary, basil, marjoram, savory, and wild thyme.

Wheels | Pre-Order | 1x10lb | $9.29/LB US-2493 Toma Truffle US-2491 Toma Herbs Provence

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THE GATEWAY B L U E.

This is the blue cheese you’ve been waiting for. Emmi Roth® crafted an exclusive recipe that turns blue cheese skeptics into connoisseurs, blue cheese lovers into diehards. Bold yet restrained, their recipe is handcrafted in small batches with fresh milk from local farms. The result is a family of beautifully balanced blues with a mellow, earthy flavor and soft, creamy finish.

US-599 Buttermilk Bleu Aged 2 Months | 1x6lb | $6.69/LB US-600 Buttermilk Bleu Affinee Aged 6 Months | 2x3lb | $8.79/LB US-601 Moody Blue | 1x6lb | $7.49/LB

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The breakfast scramble is over!

Fully cooked in the French sous-vide method, and made with cage-free eggs and fresh, high quality ingredients, 3 Pig's rich, flavorful Egg Bites retain the light, deliciously airy texture of the fine quiches that inspired their creation.

12x2.5oz | $9.99/CS US-6780 Bacon & Swiss US-6783 Spinach & Feta

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Pâtés | 6x8oz | $24.99/CS US-700 Pâté de Campagne

Mousses | 6x8oz US-713 Mousse Truffée | $31.99/CS US-703 Mousse de Foie de Canard au Porto | $29.99/CS

To craft their full line of rich and unique Havartis, Emmi Roth took cues from the early days of Danish cheesemaking. Starting with all-natural ingredients infused in the vat to create the ultimate cheese, highlighting freshness and depth of flavor. Their family of Havarti cheeses features a variety of flavors – from mild to spicy – you’ll want to eat on everything.

US-1050 Chipotle Havarti | 1x9lb | $4.69/LB US-1052 Original Havarti | 1x9lb | $4.09/LB US-1053 Dill Havarti | 1x9lb | $4.19/LB US-130 Horseradish/Chive Havarti | 1x9lb | $4.69/LB U

You now have permission to snack on cheese with Roth® Snack Cheese. Available in two flavors, Creamy Gouda and Creamy Cheddar these convenient .75 ounce snacks are perfect for kids, but you won’t mind putting them in your lunch, too. Roth® Snack Cheese is always made with fresh, local Wisconsin milk

Roth Snack Cheese | 12x4.5oz | $18.99/CS US-1485 Roth Creamy Cheddar Snack Cheese US-1486 Roth Creamy Gouda Snack Cheese

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KALTBACH

MASTERPIECES FROM THE CAVE Kaltbach cheeses are carefully crafted in the deep, cool Kaltbach Cave. Located in the Alpine Valley of Switzerland, the cave is a 22-million-year-old natural sandstone labyrinth with a small tranquil river running through. In fact, Kaltbach means “cold river” and it’s what allows for a constant humidity of 96 percent in the mineral-rich cave air. The enormous amount of cave-wall surface area helps regu-

late the aging atmosphere and promotes a stable setting for the cheese to ripen. The porous nature of the sandstone acts a give and take—it gives moisture when needed and absorbs moisture when there is too much. This natural process regulates the humidity, which is a crucial part of the texture and flavor development and what makes this cheese unlike any other in the world.

All of Emmi cheeses are carefully aged in cellars and caves across Switzerland. Some of the best are selected for extended cave-aging in the famed Kaltbach Cave near Lucerne.

K ALTBACH Gouda

NATURALLY AGED - 6 MONTHS SW-035 12x5oz • $49.99/CS

Kaltbach™ Gouda is a washed-rind cheese made exclusively for Emmi cheesemakers in Emmen, A premium Gouda is produced with the best Swiss milk in Switzerland. This cheese is aged for 3 months before refinement in the famed Kaltbach Cave for an additional 3 months. The result is a beautiful dark rustic brown rind and a pale yellow paste. The taste is unique, full of fine spicy caramel notes and s lightly crumbly texture.

Pair with chocolate nut butters or sweet jams to bring out the nutty caramel flavors of this Swiss Gouda.

K ALTBACH

Le Cremeux NATURALLY AGED - 4 MONTHS SW-047 12x5oz • $45.69/CS

Kaltbach™ Le Crémeux develops a unique, complex flavor in the Kaltbach Cave. Sweet and unassuming at first, this semi-firm cheese keeps you coming back for another bite as the flavor and texture develops and becomes reminiscent of a soft cooked egg yolk in a bowl of ramen. It’s distinctive, special and classically Kaltbach.

Serve with pineapple and honey to bring our the unassuming sweetness of this luscious cheese.

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New!

Emmi counts on reliable partnerships with contracted village cheese dairies from around Switzerland. Each region of Switzerland produces different varieties of Swiss-made cheeses.

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GR-049 Organic Feta • 14x6oz • $47.99/CS Mt. Vikos Organic Feta uses a blend of sheep and goat’s milk from organic farms in Greece.

GR-051 Traditional Feta • 12x7oz • $37.99/CS Mt. Vikos Traditional Feta is made authentically by a small family dairy in central Greece using fresh milk from sheep and goats.

Barrel Aged Feta GR-053 Portions • 6x6oz • $19.99/CS GR-050 Bulk • 1x8lb • $57.99/CS Mt. Vikos Barrel Aged Feta is aged for 4 months in beech tree barrels to give it a more robust flavor.

GR-054 Kasseri • 6x6oz • $24.99/CS Mt. Vikos Kasseri is a medium-hard cheese with full rich flavor, distinctive notes of light walnut and a pure milk aroma.

GR-183 Artichoke Spread • 6x7.3oz • $18.49/CS Created from chopped artichoke hearts, lemon, garlic, and herbs.

GR-180 Kalamata Olive Spread • 6x7.6oz • $18.49/CS Made from naturally cured Kalamata Olives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and wild oregano.

GR-184 Red Pepper & Feta Spread • 6x7.7oz •$18.49/CS

GR-181 Roasted Eggplant Spread • 6x7.3oz • $18.49/CS

Prepared with flame roasted florina peppers and authentic Greek feta.

Based on traditional Greek recipes and made with smoky eggplant, sundried tomatoes, and herbs.

Mini Croccatini 12x6oz • $24.99/CS US-1411 Original US-1413 Pepper US-1415 Multigrain US-1417 Roasted Garlic US-1419 Rosemary US-1421 Toasted Sesame US-1423 Whole Wheat

12x3oz • $16.99/CS US-1410 Original US-1416 Roasted Garlic US-1418 Rosemary

Gluten Free Oat Thins 16x5oz • $34.99/CS US-1407 Roasted Garlic US-1408 Toasted Oat US-1409 Rosemary

Fontinella Cheese, this versatile, pasteurized Wisconsin cows’ milk cheese is aged 2 months and has a semi-hard texture. A favorite of many professional chefs as a zesty, change-of-pace flavor on pizzas, Fontinella works nicely in a variety of Italian-style dishes, too. Try tossing tortellini and diced Fontinella with vinaigrette and spring vegetables; broil sliced Fontinella on focaccia bread; or top ravioli with grated Fontinella to add a fantastic finishing touch

This traditional Italian favorite was originally developed in its namesake: the village of “Asiago” in northern Italy. Currently made with the USA with pasteurized, Wisconsin cows’ milk, Stella’s Aged Asiago is slightly sweeter, smoother and nuttier than Parmesan with sharp, robust flavors thanks to a minimum of 12 months of aging. Add panache to pastas, potatoes and salads.

Using this gastronomic favorite in your kitchen couldn’t be easier!

US-012 Asiago Stella Wax Black Half • 1x9lb • $4.19/LB

US-610 Fontinella Stella • 1x10lb • $4.29/LB

Stella Rosemary Asiago Cheese is carefully hand-rubbed with extra virgin olive oil and rosemary, infusing the memorably sweet and savory flavors of aged Asiago with a robustly herby aroma and flavor. Asiago cheese is, by nature, slightly sweeter and nuttier than Parmesan.

US-013 Asiago Rosemary Wedges • Pre-Order • 12x8oz • $ 36.99/CS

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Fun Facts

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, one of the most expensive grilled cheeses you can actually eat costs $214.

The most popular additions to a grilled cheese sandwich are bacon, ham and tomato.

The actual term “grilled cheese” doesn’t appear in print until the 1960’s.

Before then it was all “melted cheese” or “toasted cheese” sandwiches.

April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Day!

April 12 is possibly the most delicious holiday on the calendar—it’s National Grilled Cheese Day! Everyone has distinct memories from their childhood of looking forward to their comforting and toasty after-school grilled cheese. It’s no surprise that this simple yet satisfying sandwich has its own special day.

Though the history of grilled bread with cheese spans many centuries, the modern-day grilled cheese that Americans know and love originated in the 1920s, when sliced bread and American cheese become easily available. The creation of an open-faced sandwich using the sliced bread and cheese and cooked over a hot buttered pan became a quick and cheap staple during the Great Depression and were nicknamed “cheese dreams”. During World War II, the top slice of bread was added and were referred to as simply “cheese filled sandwiches”. The meal once eaten out of necessity eventually evolved into an extremely popular comfort food that has been adapted into thousands of variations.

Clearly, the best way to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day is to cook up your favorite version of this American comfort food classic. Whether you like it basic or sophisticated, you’ll be grilled to know that this feature is filled with ooey-gooey grilled cheese recipes that deserve to be celebrated.

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According to a market research study, Americans eat approximately 2.2 billion grilled cheese sandwiches a year.

So Grilled to See

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Ultimate Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich INGREDIENTS •

2 tbsp butter, at room temperature

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8 slices sourdough bread

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3 tbsp grainy mustard

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8 slices peameal bacon, cooked

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8 oz Wood River Alpine Style Cheddar, cut into 8 slices

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4 eggs, pan-fried

PREPARATION 1. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread grainy mustard on unbuttered sides of half of the bread slices. Place slice of peameal bacon on top of mustard. Layer cheese slice, fried egg and another cheese slice over bacon; cap with remaining slices of bread, buttered sides out.

2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat; cook sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until bread is golden and toasted and cheese is melted.

3. Tip: Cook sandwiches in a panini press if desired.

US-1550 Original • 12x8oz • $33.99/CS

4. Tip: To cook peameal bacon, blot with paper towel. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet set over medium heat; cook bacon, in batches, for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to plate.

5. Tip: To pan-fry eggs, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet set over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet; cover and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are soft but not runny, or until desired doneness

Maple Smoked Ham and Cheese Sandwich INGREDIENTS US-1327 Maple Smoked Cheddar Bar • 12x8oz • $44.99/CS

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2 slices white bread

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About 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature or melted

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Honey mustard

PREPARATION 1. Place both slices of bread on your work surface.

2. Spread some of the butter on top of each slice of bread, then spread the mustard on top of the butter.

3. Pile the ham and cheese on a slice of bread, season with salt and pepper to taste, and then top with the other bread slice, mustard-side down.

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3 slices maple glazed honey ham

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1/4 lb Grafton maple smoked cheddar, sliced

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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

4. Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium or mediumhigh heat.

5. Gently place the sandwich in the skillet and let it cook, flipping once, until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

6. Grab your spatula, flip it onto a plate and enjoy!

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Goat Cheese Dips • 6x5oz • $12.99/CS It's a spread, it's a dip, it's delicious goat cheese made with fresh milk from family farms. The simple flavor of fresh goats' milk with a smooth and spreadable texture that's perfect for dipping, spreading and cooking.

US-9887 Red Pepper and Lemon US-9888 Garlic & Herb US-9889 Classic

Cultured Butter Made in the traditional European style, Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter is deliciously cultured and churned in small batches from fresh, Vermont cream.

US-973 Sea Salt Rolls • 12x4oz • $24.99/CS US-974 Unsalted Rolls • 6x8oz • $17.99/CS US-975 Lightly Salted Rolls • 6x8oz • $17.99/CS US-989 Sea Salt Basket Butter • 6x6oz • $23.99/CS

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US-236 Muenster Slicing Loaf • 2x5.5lb • $3.19/LB

US-028 Sharp Cheddar • 1x10lb • $4.89/LB

US-233 White X- Sharp Cheddar • 1x10lb • $3.99/LB

US-232 Yellow X- Sharp Cheddar • 1x10lb • $3.99/LB

US-050 Extra Sharp US-034 Habanero Cheddar • 1x10lb • $5.69/LB Cheddar • 1x10lb • $5.09/LB

US-235 Pepper Jack • 1x10lb • $3.69/LB

Raincoast Oat Crisps • 12x6oz • $43.99/CS Finally, a crisp made with gluten-free ingredients that truly tastes great!

CN-360 Cranberry CN-361 Plain CN-362 Rosemary Raisin

Raincoast Crisps • 12x5.3oz • $43.99/CS Lesley Stowe’s signature crisps really shine when topped with your favorite dip, cheese, or antipasto. A crispy conversation starter.

CN-350 Cranberry Hazelnut CN-353 Rosemary Raisin Pecan CN-354 Salty Date & Almond CN-351 Fig & Olive CN-349 Apricot Ginger CN-352 Original

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Chimay B U T T E R Chimay salted and unsalted butter originate from the border between France and Belgium. In order to make this exceptional butter, milk is extracted from herds of cattle that graze in the pastures of Chimay. The result is a clean-tasting fresh butter with a light yellow tone. This butter is truly magnificent and an amazing addition to any dish or enjoyed on a piece of crusty bread.

BE-246 Unsalted | 20x8.9oz | $63.99/CS

BE-247 Salted | 20x8.9oz | $63.99/CS

In 1910, InĂŠs Rosales recovered an old family recipe, the recipe for the Olive Oil Torta. Since then, they have been carrying on the tradition of hand-crafting each and every torta, following the original recipe.

InĂŠs Rosales's olive oil torta is an emblematic product of Seville. Between savory and sweet with a touch of anise.

Each olive oil torta is made by hand and individually wrapped in special wax paper.

They are unique because they are the only cakes that use premium quality virgin olive oil, which is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and has been recently recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Tortas | 10x6.34oz | $26.99/CS SP-870 Original SP-871 Rosemary & Thyme SP-872 Sea Salt & Sesame SP-873 Orange SP-874 Cinnamon

Mini Tortas | 12x4.44oz | $20.99/CS SP-878 Original with Anise SP-879 w/ Manchego Cheese

Daily Dairy’s newest Dutch Craft Cheese, Amanti Guacamole is the newest addition to the Amanti range of specialty cheeses.

Amanti Guacamole reaches back half a millennium to combine Aztec cuisine with a full-fat Gouda cheese. This cheese is produced with an authentic Gouda recipe, then a blend of avocado and lime juice with touches of chili, tomato, onion and garlic are added, bringing out the best in this Mexican styled Dutch Gouda.

How best to enjoy Guacamole cheese? Surprise your family and friends by presenting this eye-catching cheese on your next cheese platter, served with ice cold beers. Rather keep this cheese to yourself? Add it to your favorite Mexican dish or grilled cheese sandwich. No matter how you eat it, both its color and taste will certainly lighten up any mood.

ND-156 • 1x10lb • $9.49/LB

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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Welcome to the state of cheese!

You can't think of Wisconsin without thinking of cheese! Wisconsin dairy farmers have been making cheese for over 175 years. Combining art and science in a tradition so rich you can taste it.

In 1983, Wisconsin dairy farmers voted to establish a milk marketing order. For every 100 pounds of milk produced and marketed in the state, 10 cents goes to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin to promote Wisconsinproduced dairy products. An additional five cents goes to the National Dairy Promotion & Research Board for generic dairy promotion activities at the national level.

Dairy Farmer's of Wisconsin's primary mission is to "Grow demand for Wisconsin milk." Key Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin roles within Wisconsin’s dairy industry include: establishing new markets, funding dairyrelated research, educating consumers about the quality and nutritional importance of Wisconsin milk and dairy products, and showcasing the important economic contribution that dairy makes to their communities and their state.

Today, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc., dba Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, is a non-profit organization funded entirely by Wisconsin's dairy farm families. The organization has been created to increase the sale and consumption of Wisconsin milk and dairy products.

"Wisconsin Cheese" means natural cheese made from bovine milk produced in the state of Wisconsin or processed cheese made exclusively with natural cheese produced in the state of Wisconsin in licensed facilitiesusing bovine milk."

Find your next favorite cheese by reading on to see some of our finest Wisconsin cheese producers.

Sartori Cheese Sartori is a fourth-generation family owned and operated company originating in Plymouth, Wisconsin in 1939. Sartori Cheese is extremely proud of the family feeling that runs throughout the entire company every day. From their leadership and artisan cheese expertise, to their cheesemakers and their network of patron farmers, they share a deep sense of connection to one another and the land. Even the cows are in on it.

Sartori is equally proud of their farm-tofork ethos and of the special relationships with their family farmers, many of whom have supplied milk for several generations.

US-1458 Heritage Cheddar Precuts • 12x7oz • $38.99/ CS A handcrafted bold artisan cheddar inspired by Old Italy.

Chardonnay Bellavitano US-1456 Quarters • 4x5lb • $7.69/LB US-1457 Wedges • 12x5.3oz • $35.99/CS Creamy BellaVitano cheese with the addition of bright and buttery Chardonnay.

US-1452 Old World Cheddar Precuts • 12x7oz • $38.99/CS A robust and aged cheddar inspired by European tradition.

US-911 Montamore Cheddar Precuts • 12x7oz • $39.99/CS

US-1431 Raspberry Bellavitano Wedges • 12x5.3oz • $35.99/CS

Creamy and white cheddar with a similar taste to Parmesan.

Nutty and creamy Bellavitano cheese soaked with handcrafted Raspberry Tart ale.

Deer Creek Cheese Deer Creek Cheese strives to bring the very best and most consistent cheeses to the marketplace by hand selecting outstanding specialty vats, as well as working with some of the very best cheesemakers in Wisconsin to develop and handcraft superb unique originals and renovate classic heritage cheeses, in order to share with cheese lovers everywhere the simple pleasure of enjoying an exceptional piece of cheese.

Deer Creek partners with some of the finest Master Cheesemakers in the state of Wisconsin in a collaboration effort by taking creative avant-garde ideas and blending them with the Master Cheesemakers skills that they have honored over the years to create originals or revived classics from Wisconsin's dairy history.

US-1350 The Stag • 1x22lb • $8.29/LB Bold and nutty bandagewrapped cheddar with a crystalline crunch.

US-1356 The MoonRabbit • 1x22lb • $10.29/LB Sweet finish cheddar bathed in a Green Chartreuse liqueur.

Vat 17 World Cheddar US-1352 Wheel • 2x5lb • $9.49/LB US-1353 Precuts • 12x6oz • $59.99/CS Vat 17 World Cheddar is bold and complex, with a tangy nuttiness that is unsurpassed. It is a highly decorated cheese, winning numerous awards the world over.

The Blue Jay US-1354 Wheel • 1x6lb • $9.49/LB US-1355 Pre-Cuts • 12x5.3oz • $46.99/CS The Blue Jay is rich in texture with strong buttery notes. Crushed juniper berries are infused throughout to complement the Blue strain’s unique botanical essence.

The Rattlesnake US-1357 Wheel • 1x12lb • $7.69/LB US-1358 Pre-Cuts • 12x7oz • $52.99/CS The rattlesnake is a true flavor experience--spicy, sweet, tropical and hot. A smooth, creamy medium aged cheddar infused with premium gold tequila and Habanero peppers.

Cheddar Gruyere Cheeses • 12x8oz • $33.99/CS

Wood River Creamery Wood River Creamery cheeses are Masterfully Made™ and aged to perfection. These one-of-a-kind, Cheddar Gruyere cheeses are truly special because they are created and handcrafted in small batches by Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers® and staff. They are a great fusion of two types of cheeses - Cheddar and Gruyere. You simply won’t find these unique specialty flavors and varieties anywhere else, which is one reason Wood River Creamery™ cheeses are recognized nationally for surprising the most discerning cheese experts.

US-1550 Original

US-1351 Black Truffle

Unique fusion of Cheddar and Gruyere aged to classic and creamery perfection.

Accented wtih real Italian Black Truffles making this an aromatic and flavorful cheese.

US-1552 Mango Habanero

US-1553 Chipotle Garlic

Creamy cheese with a delicate combination of sweet and heat.

Cheddar Gruyere cheese with a blend of chipotle chile peppers and roasted garlic.

US-1554 Smoked Cracked Peppercorn

US-1555 Roasted Red Pepper

Cheddar Gruyere cheese with rich notes of peppercorn and smoke.

Cheddar Gruyere cheese with roasted red peppers and cracked peppercorns.

US-1556 Northwoods Cheddar Creamy, full-flavored, earthy and melt-in-yourmouth traditional cheddar.

US-1557 Herbes de Provence Cheddar Gruyere cheese enriched with a savory mixture of aromatic Mediterranean herbs.

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Roth Havarti • 1x9lb US-1050 Chipotle • $4.69/LB US-1052 Original • $4.09/LB US-1053 Dill • $4.19/LB US-130 Horseradish & Chive • $4.69/LB Roth Havarti starts with all-natural ingredients infused in the vat to create the ultimate cheese, highlighting freshness and depth of flavor. Roth's family of Havarti cheeses features a variety of flavors – from mild to spicy – you’ll want to eat on everything.

Buttermilk Blue US-599 Aged 2 Months • 1x6lb • $6.69/LB US-600 Affinée Aged 6 Months • 2x3lb • $8.79/LB Bold yet restrained, Buttermilk Blue is handcrafted in small batches with fresh milk from local farms. The result is a beautifully balanced blue with a mellow, earthy flavor and soft, creamy finish.

Roth Cheese Inspired by their Swiss heritage, Roth Cheese proudly calls the rolling hills of Wisconsin home. Roth cheeses are handcrafted in Wisconsin by their team of cheesemakers and their supporting crew. With their European roots, they specialize in Swiss-inspired Alpine cheeses, Dutch-style Gouda, Havarti and a few of their American originals.

Roth cheesemakers and crew take pride in the product they put out into the world, only providing you with the best cheeses from Wisconsin. The secret to Roth's award-winning cheese? The best milk Wisconsin has to offer. Roth's comes directly from family dairy farmers down the road, always 100% rBST-free.

US-601 Moody Blue • 1x6lb • $7.49/LB This rich, creamy blue is delicately smoked over fruit wood to create subtly smoky undertones.

Snack Cheeses • 12x4.5oz • $18.99/LB US-1485 Creamy Cheddar US-1486 Creamy Gouda

These creamy and convenient .75 ounce cheeses are perfect for kids, but you won’t mind putting them in your lunch, too.

Bread Cheese • 14x10oz • $7.49/LB US-1214 Original US-1215 Garlic Carr Valley's Bread Cheeses are oven-baked until they have a browned crusty top.

Pop it in your oven or microwave until it glistens. Serve it with your favorite dip as a delicious snack. Good as is!

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Carr Valley Cheese Owned and operated by the Cook family, Carr Valley Cheese Company is over one-hundred years old. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush pastures of central Wisconsin, they remain one of Wisconsin's traditional cheese plants, famous for making cheese the old-fashioned way!

Spent Grain is the leftover crushed malted barley from making beer. The brewers take the sugars and leave the grain that's high in fiber, proteins, and micronutrients.

Rutherford and Meyer collect the spent grains from a local award-winning brewery. They then press out as much of the liquid as possible before blending this "upcycled grain" with other natural ingredients to produce these delicious crackers.

NZ-530 Rock Salt | 12x6.2oz | $28.99/CS NZ-531 Parmesan | 12x6.2oz | $28.99/CS

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FR-575 Le Roulé Pineapple Bulk Loaf | 1x4lb | $8.29/LB

Le Roulé is a premium spreadable cow's milk cheese reflecting the best of French cheese craftmanship. Le Roulé cheesemakers sprinkle pineapple on a mat, spread a layer of fresh curd, and hand-roll it into a delicious log, creating its unique shape and distinctive swirl. The result is a tart, fresh and bright cheese with a smooth and creamy texture and a distinctive taste of pineapple.

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A wafer thin, lite bite of authentic maize goodness! Craize is the evolution of a basic staple that enhances today’s lifestyle: healthy, gluten free, light, all natural and most of all yummy!

The perfect base for a vast array of creative toppings wherever your imagination takes you!

Pouch Boxes | 6x12x1oz • $60.00/CS US-1543 Coconut US-1544 Guava US-1545 Plantain US-1546 Roasted Corn US-1547 Seeded US-1548 Sweet Corn

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Packs | 6x4oz • $13.45/CS US-1536 Coconut US-1538 Guava US-1539 Plantain US-1540 Roasted Corn US-1541 Seeded US-1542 Sweet Corn

FR-1120 Sliced Jambon de Bayonne 10x3oz • $45.99/CS FR-958 Jambon de Bayonne Mandoline 1x12lb • $10.49/LB

Jambon de Bayonne

Bayonne Ham in air-cured for 12 months, producing an exceptional ham that is rich in color, tenderness, and mildly flavored with only a hint of saltiness.

Bayonne Ham is an iconic French specialty produced in the Adour Basin, in the heart of the Basque Country.

Its unique flavor and character have been certified by the Protected Geographical Indication denomination, certifying that the highest quality standards are applied in this traditional curing process.

It guarantees product origin - coming from a region with history, savoir faire and tradition.

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SP-107 Solera Serrano Ham Mandoline 1x12lb • $10.49/LB SP-108 Solera Serrano Ham Block 1x9.7lb • $12.49/LB SP-106 Solera Thin Sliced Serrano Ham 12x3oz • $50.99/CS Carefully aged for 14 months in the cool, clean mountain air of the lower Pyrenees, Serrano Ham has a silky texture and a rich and full mouth-feel with a complex and fruity flavor.

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Lactalis FR-516 Ossau-Iraty Istara •1x10lb • $11.29/LB

FR-500 P'tit Basque Istara •6x1.25lb • $12.19/LB

FR-348 Valbreso Feta Portions • 12x7oz • $42.99/CS FR-346 Feta Loave Valbreso • 2x4.5lb • $6.39/LB

FR-439 Madrigal • 1x26lb • $6.79/LB

FR-1001 Comte De Montarlier Portions 6 Months • 7x7.76oz • $31.49/CS

FR-347 Feta Tub Valbreso • 1x35lb • $6.29/LB President Butter FR-221 250G Unsalted Tub • 40x8.8oz • $144.99/CS FR-231 Unsalted Bars • 20x7oz • $55.49/CS FR-215 Salted Bars • 20x7oz • $55.49/CS

The natural, healthy qualities of raw milk infuse Grafton Village Cheese products with a creamy, smooth flavor not found in mass-produced cheeses. The award-winning, naturally aged and naturally flavored cheeses are still handmade, true to the Grafton Village tradition.

Bars • 12x8oz US-1325 Cheddar Aged 1yr • $44.99/CS US-1326 Cheddar Aged 2yr • $46.99/CS US-1327 Maple Smoked • $44.99/CS

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Print • 1x10lb US-330 Cheddar Aged 1yr • $6.59/LB US-331 Cheddar Aged 2yr • $6.99/LB US-332 Reserve Aged 3yr • $8.79/LB Loaves • 2x5lb US-334 Maple Smoked • $6.79/LB US-342 Truffle Cheddar • $7.59/LB US-018 Clothbound Cave Aged Cheddar 1x20lb • $11.29/LB

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The Rattlesnake A true flavor experience — spicy, sweet, tropical, and HOT. Deer Creek starts with a smooth, creamy medium aged Cheddar and infuse it with premium gold tequila and Habanero peppers.

The warmth and sweetness of the tequila open your palate to the smooth and creamy mellowness of a perfectly aged Cheddar. And just when you are wondering where the Habaneros are, the heat bursts forth for an unforgettable finish. Watch out — this cheese just might bite you back!

US-1357 | 1x12lb | $7.69/LB US-1358 Pre-Cuts | 12x7oz | $52.99/CS

The Stag Rugged, driving strong toffee and butterscotch notes yet it possesses the sweet finish of The Fawn. As it ages, The Stag develops a hint of crystalline crunch to further enliven the taste buds with rich texture as well as flavor. The Stag, a true Wisconsin Original.

US-1350 | 1x22lb | $8.29/LB

The Blue Jay Made using a recipe in which five ten-gallon cans of cream are added to each vat, The Blue Jay is rich in texture with strong buttery notes.

Deer Creek then crushes juniper berries to release their perfume and infuse them throughout to complement the Blue strain’s unique botanical essence. The result is a bold, yet utterly creamy Blue with a delicately piney bouquet that blooms in your mouth.

US-1354 | 1x6lb | $9.49/LB US-1355 Pre-Cuts | 12x5.3oz | $46.99/CS

Vat 17 The creation of this unique cheese began as a quest to capture the best flavor attributes from Cheddars around the world and blend them into one unique cheese. Vat 17 World Cheddar is bold and complex, with a tangy nuttiness that is unsurpassed. It is a highly decorated cheese, winning numerous awards the world over.

US-1352 | 2x5lb | $9.49/LB US-1353 Pre-Cuts | 12x6oz | $59.99/CS

Moon Rabbit Deer Creek’s The MoonRabbit is proof that the moon is truly made of green cheese.

Deer Creek has taken their cured, sweet finish Cheddar and bathed it in Green Chartreuse liqueur. The Chartreuse adds a delicate herbal bouquet with hints of cloves, citrus, rosemary, and thyme that beautifully complements the cheese’s creaminess while imparting a light green hue.

US-1356 | 1x22lb | $10.99/LB

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Kaukauna Cheese Tubs | 2x10lb | $66.99/CS US-055 Sharp Cheddar US-056 Sharp White Cheddar US-057 Port Wine

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Boursin | 6x5.2oz | $19.39/CS US-224 Basil & Chive FR-027 Shallot & Chive FR-030 Pepper

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FR-248 Cantalet 1x16lb | $6.49/LB

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FR-272 French Emmental Blocks Ermitage 2x5.5lb | $4.29/LB

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IT-025 Gorgonzola Dolce Quarters 4x3lb | $6.69/LB

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Belberry Pairings | 6x4.5oz | $14.99/CS BE-101 Apricot & Cumin BE-103 Raspberry & Anise

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IT-178 Mozzarella Di Bufala Bags 6x8.81oz | $42.99/CS

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Saint-Nectaire is a semi-soft, washed rind, cows’ milk cheese that ages on straw mats. It has a leathery, natural rind that is mottled with brownish gray mold. SaintNectaire’s aromas are of an earthy cellar with intensely vegetal flavors plus notes of hazelnuts or cashews.

FR-621 • St. Nectaire Auvermont 2x4lb • $6.89/LB Raclette is the world’s most famous melting cheese as well as a beloved dish originally created by Alpine cheesemakers feasting upon boiled potatoes and cornichons topped with the melted cheese. This semi-firm cows’ milk cheese has a washed rind which creates a pungent aroma that is met with a contrastingly mild flavored, springy paste.

Montboissié du Haut Livradois is made from a single milking and vegetable ash is added for purely as a nod to its origins. Because it is a washed rind cheese, the aroma is pungent. However, its flavor is surprisingly mild.

FR-490 • Montboissie 1x7lb • $6.39/LB FR-491 • Montboissie Unpasteurized 1x13lb $7.09/LB

FR-530 • Raclette Livradois 1x7lb • $6.29/LB FR-532 • Raclette du Haut Livradois Unpasteurized 1x15lb • $6.99/LB

Montchevre® cheese is proud to offer you Coeur de Chèvre™, a high quality Organic* Goat Cheese Line. The Coeur de Chèvre™ 4 oz logs and 10 oz logs come in Traditional and Garlic & Herb, both of which are deliciously creamy and rich in flavor.

US-108 Garlic & Herbs | 12x4oz | $34.99/CS

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Fourme d’Ambert is a blue best suited to all culinary preparations whether salty or sweet thanks to its incomparable softness.

Considered among the sweetest of blue cheeses, Fourme d’Ambert has a bluish-gray exterior and a supple, smooth, pretty ivory paste.

FR-089 Fourme d'Ambert Milledome Pasteurized 2x4.5lb • $5.99/LB Bleu d'Auvergne, made from raw cow's milk, is mellow and meaty, taking its name from the region of origin. Well-balanced salt and spice makes d'Auvergne a perfect companion for cooking or for winding down with some Barsac dessert wine.

FR-088 • Blue D'Auvergne Milledome 2x6lb • $5.79/LB FR-016 • Blue D'Auvergne Dome 4x2.75lb • $7.89/LB

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Livradois

US-160 Original | 12x4oz | $34.99/CS

Since 1981, Fromagerie Guilloteau has used a unique technology to produce all of their cheeses called ultrafiltration. This manufacturing process involves removing the excess water contained in milk prior to the cheesemaking process, leaving only the protein, milk fat, and nutrients. All the milk Fromagerie Guilloteau receives for their production is pasteurized and then filtered. The results are incredibly even, ultra creamy cheeses with very fine, soft bloomy rinds and exceptional nutritional value.

Saint Angel

Fromager d’Affinois

At just five inches square, Saint Angel is a cows’ milk triple cream cheese with incredibly smooth texture and big, buttery flavors that will not go unnoticed. For those craving an even creamier bite, Saint Angel cheeses are the perfect match. With delicate, white bloomy rinds and base flavors of sweet cream and mild mushrooms, each delights with every bite, and becomes even more rich and robust with age. Pair with sparkling wines and ciders at any ripeness for a taste of heaven.

The Fromager d’Affinois line of cheeses offer silky, smooth, mouth-coating creaminess and a decadently rich, buttery taste. Made with pasteurized cows’ milk and available in a variety of flavors using only the freshest ingredients, there is a d’Affinois for everyone to adore.

FR-889 Original (Triple Cream) • 2x1.7lb • $8.99/LB

FR-373 Original • 2x4.41lb • $70.99/CS FR-367 Truffles • 2x4.4lb • $104.99/CS FR-552 Rocastin (Sheep Brie) • 1x2.2lb • $9.89/LB FR-515 Florette • 1x2.2lb • $10.69/CS

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Novell Semi matured cheese with a soft goat milk flavor. Buttery aroma and natural molds. A very pleasant and smooth texture SP- 278 | 1x3.3lb | $12.29/LB

Garrotxa Wheel Form Bold, fresh and slightly citric taste, buttery texture and intense aroma. An indispensable cheese at any table.

SP- 274 | 2x3.75lb | $12.59/LB

Blau De Cabra An authentic traditionally produced signature cheese made from the best goat’s milk. Notable creamy texture, and sweet perfume coming from the molds crossing inside. an intense flavor for one of the most special cheeses in Montbrú.

SP- 273 | 2x4lb | $13.19/LB

Sarró De Búfala Hand Molded Semi hard cheese made from Spanish buffalos’ milk. After aging for 4 months, the cheese develops a strong personality and taste complexity with a distinctive aroma.

SP- 270 | 2x3.75lb | $14.49/LB Sarro Artisanal Goat Garrotxa Hand Molded Semi-soft buttery goats’ milk cheese with a citric spark that melts in the mouth and has a spotless white paste.

SP- 276 | 2x2.2lb | $13.29/LB

With the best quality milk from Catalan goats, which is collected daily, Montbrú makes this totally brand new and unexpected product, CheeseFuet, which preserves all of the flavor of the best goat´s cheese made by Montbrú, and which is presented in a form never seen before now, cheese that you can hang!

To the CheeseFuet goat's milk Montbrú adds a very aromatic ingredient, typical of the Moianès region, the black truffle, which is extracted with care from below ground from the surrounding area and gives the Truffle CheeseFuet a delicate and surprising aroma and flavor.

SP-282 Natural • 4x13.4oz • $47.99/CS SP-283 Truffle • 4x13.4oz • $47.99/CS

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All Comté cheeses start in the pastures of the Haut Jura, where bountiful nature yields hundreds of varieties of flowers that find their way into the cow’s milk. The milk is collected in dairies where the cheese maker produces cheese rounds. These cheese rounds are then taken to the master cheese maker for maturing. During maturing, the master cheesemaker tests each Comté with a cheese borer to assess its maturity and texture. This regular testing and observation are essential for transferring the rounds of cheese to the appropriate maturing cellars and obtaining the best flavors.

The rounds are then kept in a fermentation cellar; this is when the living organisms inside and outside the cheese flourish most. The

final stages of the maturing process take place in a slow maturing cellar and a storage cellar, when the rounds of cheese undergo most of their physical changes. The result of these special maturing techniques at the Fort des Rousses, give the Comté cheeses a nice creamy texture and a strong and refined combination of aromas that linger in the mouth. Patiently matured for at least one year, Juraflore Fort des Rousses Comté cheese bursts with the flavors of the mountains where it is produced. Enjoy their powerful fruity, roasted flavors: the taste of toasted almonds, melted butter, spices and citrus fruits. We invite you to experience a feast of flavors in a range of Comté cheeses.

Comté Quarters FR-247 2 Year • 1x22lb • $14.29/LB FR-253 12 Months • 1x22lb • $11.29/LB Comté Wheels FR-260 4 Months • 1x80b • $8.69/LB FR-261 6 Months • 1x80lb • $8.99/LB

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efore Earth Day’s conception in 1970, there were no regulations in place to prevent businesses from seriously harming the environment. They could legally release black toxic smoke into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into water. The damage to the environment became public concern with the release of Rachel Carson’s bestselling book Silent Spring in 1962 which raised awareness about the detriment to animals and plants that was occurring and the links between heavy pollution and public health.

If you love mushrooms you will enjoy Champignon Mushroom Brie. Their triple cream, soft ripened cheese with just that: Mushrooms.

They started it as a double-cream, but there is just something said about that extra bit of creaminess of a triple-cream.

The champignon mushrooms, called white or button mushrooms in the US, are hand picked in Germany at the optimum time to ensure the best flavor.

The cheese is made from pasteurized cow’s milk exclusively from the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany and is free of gluten and rBGH.

United States Senator Gaylord Nelson decided to give these concerned Americans a voice and proposed that on April 22, 1970, citizens should assemble to communicate their worries about the environment and advocate for regulations to protect the environment to elected officials.

His idea was extremely successful—10% of the total population of the United States took to the streets to advocate for a healthy environment.

People of all social classes, political parties and ages came together to rally for a common cause. This became the very first Earth Day, and lead directly to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and many other acts designed to protect the environment. Today, according to the nonprofit Earth Day Network, Earth Day is “the largest secular holiday in the world, celebrated by more than a billion people every year”.

The 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day falls on April 22, 2020 and is the perfect time to reflect on your carbon footprint and how you interact with the Earth. In addition to eliminating single use plastic and recycling, one simple way to contribute to the health of the Earth is to support brands that strive to minimize their environmental impact. Keep reading to learn about a few companies that take pride in producing cheeses in an ecofriendly manner.

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Firefly Farms FireFly Farms, producer of handmade cheeses from Maryland, has proudly contributed sustainable energy with the completion of a 27.72 kilowatt solar array at its cheese production facility and specialty retail store. “The completion of this important renewable energy project reflects our corporate commitment to sustainability,” remarked FireFly Farms board president, Mike Koch. “We’re thrilled that our cheese making operations are now powered by the Garrett County sunshine. We share our customers’ commitment to the local economy and the sustainable use of our natural resources and agriculture assets.”

The FireFly Farm’s solar project, nearly two years in the making, resulted from an impressive local collaboration from Beitzel Corporation and solar energy engineering, equipment and installation by Tri-State Wind & Solar.

The solar renewable energy installation will initially generate at least one-third of FireFly Farm’s total energy demand. This energy conservation work aims to reduce energy consumption and increase the site’s renewable energy production to nearly half of its energy demands. Hailed as one of the best places to visit in Maryland, the solar installation makes FireFly Farms an even more attractive destination.

The market features FireFly Farms’ award-winning cheeses as well as other specialty, hand-selected items from the region and around the world. All of FireFly Farm’s cheeses are crafted on site in the adjacent creamery using fresh goat and cow’s milk sourced from local family farms.

US-278 Cabra La Mancha | 1x4lb | $12.99/LB

US-277 Merry Goat Round | 6x9oz | $10.99/LB

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GR-630 Fig & Cocoa Spread | 12x9oz | $33.99/CS GR-640 Kalamata Fig with Almond | 12x9oz | $42.99/CS GR-638 Sour Cherry Spread |12x9oz|$27.99/CS GR-641 Chili Fig Spread |12x9oz|$27.99/CS US-1400 Fig Spread | 12x9oz | $27.99/CS US-1402 Orange Fig Spread | 12x9oz | $27.99/CS

Ski Q U E E N A mild semi-soft, part skim cheese made from cow’s milk, Jarlsberg has a buttery, rich texture with a mild, nutty flavor. It is an all-purpose cheese, good for cooking and for snacking.

NW-050 Wheel • 1x22lb • $6.29/LB NW-055 Lite • 1x11lb • $5.89/LB NW-060 Loaf • 2x12lb • $5.89/LB

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Old Amsterdam is pure and rich with a walnut buttery taste. It is full flavored with a mature profile. Its firm texture is perfect for grating, and it makes a delicious accompaniment to a glass of wine or beer.

ND-203 Wheel • 2x11lb • $8.99/LB

Ski Queen Gjetost is a typically Norwegian full fat goat's milk cheese with a fudge-like texture and sweet caramel flavor. It is great for flavoring sauces or incorporating into a sweet fondue.

NW-040 Bulk • 2x5.5lb • $79.99/CS

Love at First Bite!

US-2918 • 2x4.4lb • $7.69 /LB US-2919 Mini Oval • 6x7oz • $20.99 /LB

US-062 • 6x5.3oz • $13.99/CS

US-2910 • 6x6.5oz • $22.99/CS

US-290 • 2x4lb • $8.49/LB

US-2913 • 12x6.5oz • $44.99/CS

US-2912 • 6x6.5oz • $22.99/CS

US-2916 • 12x4oz • $24.99/CS

US-127 • 6x7oz • $16.99/CS

US-2914 • 12x4oz • $24.99/CS

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Masterfully Made and Aged to Perfection.

12x8 oz • $33.99/CS US-1550 Original US-1551 Black Truffle US-1552 Mango Habanero US-1553 Chipotle Garlic US-1554 Smoked Cracked Peppercorn US-1555 Roasted Red Pepper US-1556 Northwoods Cheddar US-1557 Herbes De Provence

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US-278 Cabra La Mancha | 1x4lb | $12.99/LB Cabra LaMancha is a smooth, semi-soft cheese. It is versatile and has a subtle grassiness when young, and develops a fudgy texture with an increasingly robust and earthy aroma as it ages.

US-277 Merry Goat Round | 6x9oz | $10.99/LB Merry Goat Round is a brie-style, surface ripened goat’s milk round. It starts with a clean, lactic sharpness and develops stronger complex mushroom-flavor notes with age.

Secret de Compostelle is a hard, pure sheep's milk cheese with characteristics of the Basque country.

An enticing mixture of flavors and a beautiful creaminess. Ripened for more than 240 days.

FR-630 Secret de Compostelle 1x10lb • $10.59/LB

Ossau Iraty name stems from the combination of the Ossau Valley and the Iraty forest of the region. This Pyrenees sheep's milk cheeses has been mentioned in writings as early as the first century for their presence at markets in Toulouse. They were used as a value of exchange for goods by the 14th century, and have maintained old world techniques in shepherding and production even today. Its historical reputation led it to become one of the only 2 French sheep's milk cheeses AOC (now AOP) certified.

This natural rind, pure sheep's milk cheese collected exclusively from small dairy farms in the Basque country.

FR-492 Ossau Iraty Aged 4 Months 1x9.9lb • $9.99/LB FR-486 Ossau Iraty Aged 12 Months 1x10lb • $12.89/LB

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4

$

2x2.2lb

¢

33/LB

Quarters IT-594 • 4x15lb

4

$

70/LB

Pecorino Jagas DOP Wheels IT-596 • 2x7lb

$

8

$

94/LB 2x2.2lb

UK-151 New York Cheesecake UK-152 Mint Chocolate Chip UK-153 Strawberries & Cream UK-154 Apricot UK-155 Mango & Ginger UK-156 Cranberry UK-158 Blueberry UK-163 Raspberry Prosecco UK-160 Cranberry Wensleydale

7

46/LB

50 off

Fiore Sardo DOP Wheels IT-597 • 2x7lb

50

$

¢

off

WHITE STILTON WENSLEYDALE

8

96/LB

VSOC Cheeses

8 11

$

39/LB 1x24lb

ND-314 Black Label Gouda, 1yr

$

49/LB 1x22lb

ND-313 Platinum Label Gouda, 5 yr

10

$

¢

49/LB 1x22lb

50

¢

off

ND-312 Gold Label Gouda, 3yr

12

$

46/LB 1x9lb

ND-308 White Label Goat Gouda, 1yr

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