February 2019 | Epicure Foods Magazine

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FEBRUARY 2019

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CONT ENTS Happy February, Epicure readers!

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Award Worthy Appetizers February 24th is the 91st Academy Awards! Host your own Oscar viewing party with these 6 award worthy appetizers because you don't need to be in Hollywood to party (or eat) like a star!

February Deals!

Cool deals at hot prices! Check out our wide selection of domestic and international products at the best prices of the season.

Will You Brie My Valentine?

Valentine's Day is here! Celebrate the most romantic day of the year in one of the most romantic ways possible, a night in with your love and some delicious Brie cheese. See how you can pair this with wine or champagne for a romantic night in.

You're My Butter Half If you're enjoying a night in for Valentine's Day then you can't forget the sweets! Baking is a great activity to do with your significant other. Learn about the role butter plays when baking and check out our selections of fine gourmet butters!

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Monthly Product Demonstrations Promote products and boosts sales with exciting, live, in store sampling. Check out our featured demos for the month of February.

Now that the craziness of the new year has died down, we’re ready to settle into 2019. This month we’re featuring a plethora of great products for you to tantalize your taste buds with and fresh new articles highlighting specialty products and recipes to swoon over.

As an ode to one of the biggest nights in showbiz history, we’ve added a little bit of glitz and glamour to our first feature article - roll out the red carpet for “Award Worthy Appetizers” (pg.8)! An Oscarthemed menu that is worthy of a gold award and sure to take your Oscar night party to star level.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we’re bringing you some butter and brie delights to show a little love this February 14th. Let your baking do the talking this Valentine’s Day with “You’re My Butter Half ” (pg.16 ), a selection of our favorite, rich gourmet butters perfect for all your baking needs.

Looking to have a cozy, romantic night in? Spice things up this year and turn to “Will You Brie My Valentine.” What better way to romance your sweetie than with creamy, decadent brie to be shared by two? Don’t forget the bubbly!

Whether you’re shopping for the best sellers for Valentine’s Day or looking for irresistible, gourmet products for hosting your next Oscar’s party, we’ve got it all right here for you. Happy shopping!

Till next time,

The Epicure Marketing Team

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BIG JOHN'S CAJUN This spicy hand-rubbed cheese packs a heated punch as you near the rind. The combination of sweet creaminess and spice make it a great addition to any cheese plate.

Our Cajun rub was developed by local chef John Dearmin using only the finest ingredients. You won’t find any paprika in this one. It’ll knock your socks off!

US-1150 • 10x4oz • $27.49/CS SEAHIVE Hand-rubbed with local honey and Redmond RealSalt, Seahive is a beautifully balanced treat. Made from the milk of Jersey cows in northern Utah, this is a full-bodied cheese with a smooth, creamy texture. SeaHive is shaping up to be one of our best cheeses. It is a true expression of our local flavors, superior quality and creativity.

US-1152 • 10x4oz •$27.49/CS APPLE WALNUT SMOKED This cheese is cold-smoked in small batches using local Utah walnut shells and slices of red apple. Apple Walnut Smoked has a subtle savory and nutty flavor with a hint of smoke. Many people who are new world of artisan cheese find Smoked Apple Walnut to be accessible, but still deliver amazing hand-crafted flavor.

US-1155 • 10x4oz • $27.49/CS

SWEET FIRE CHEVRE CUPS Topped with black raspberry habanero syrup. The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, the Sweet Fire syrup is balanced nicely with Mackenzie Creamery's handmade chevre.

US-1238 • 12x4.5oz • $53.99/CS COGNAC FIG CHEVRE CUPS Courvoisier cognac and fig syrup. This cheese has won numerous national awards and is the most popular of all the flavors. The sweetness of the figs and acidity of the chevre balance each other perfectly, while both create a harmonious marriage with the cognac.

US-1236 • 12x4.5oz • $53.99/CS CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEVRE CUPS This flavor stands out for its unique light-brown hue, thanks to the cocoa Mackenzie Creamery mixes into their fresh chèvre during the flavoring process. It is both a chocolate and cheese lover’s dream, perfect for a unique dessert you’ll want to share!

US-1240 • 12x4.5oz • $53.99/CS

Mackenzie

CREAMERY

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Tillamook Cow’s Milk Cheddar

SHARP YELLOW CHEDDAR US-281 • 1x10lb • $42.99/CS US-284 • 12x8oz • $30.99/CS

MEDIUM CHEDDAR US-289 • 12x8oz • $28.99/CS US-292 Kosher • 12x8oz • $28.99/CS

RESERVE EXTRA SHARP YELLOW CHEDDAR US-282 Loaf • 1x10lb • $47.99/CS

SMOKED MEDIUM CHEDDAR US-285 • 12x8oz • $33.99/CS

CABOT CHEDDAR

CABOT

Cabot Cheddars are made sustainably in Vermont by the Cabot Co-operative of farm families since 1919. They have a creamy, smooth texture, a balanced rich buttery tang, and a subtle sweetness perfect for all applications.

1x10lb US-028 Sharp • $4.69/LB US-050 Extra Sharp • $4.89/LB US-034 Habanero • $5.29/LB

MCCADAM EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR Fresh, wholesome milk is collected daily from cows that thrive on the abundant green pastures of Northern New York creating the authentic, home-grown taste of McCadam.

US-232 Yellow US-233 White

1x10lb • $3.89/LB

CABOT PEPPER JACK

There are few cheeses in the world that US-235 Pepper Jack melt quite as beautifully as Monterey & Pepper Jack. A close cousin of 1x10lb • $3.39/LB cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese is creamy and mild and a classic in most southwestern cooking.

MCCADAM MUENSTER

US-236 Slicing Loaf Created in the United States in the style 2x5.5lb • $2.99/LB of French Munster, Muenster is a smooth, mild flavored, semi-firm cheese with exceptional melting abilities. Its distinct orange rind is the result of natural vegetable coloring added during cheese-making.

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COTIJA US-1600 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS US-1601 Grated Cups • 12x7oz • $28.99/CS US-1602 Spicy Grated Cups • 12x7oz • $28.99/CS GRILLING CHEESE US-1603 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS OAXACA US-1604 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS QUESO FRESCO US-1605 Pre-Pack • 12x8oz • $27.99/CS

DON FRANCISCO US-1607 Crema Mexicana • 18x16oz • $28.49/CS US-1608 Crema Latina • 18x16oz • $28.49/CS

FIREFLY FARMS

Creamery + Market

MERRY GOAT ROUND Merry Goat Round is one of FireFly Farms’ original aged cheeses, first launched in 2002. It is a silky textured, goats’ milk bloomy rind round that starts with a clean, lactic sharpness and develops stronger, complex mushroom flavors with age.

US-277 • 6x9oz • $10.99/LB

Aged for at least 10 weeks before leaving the creamery, Cabra La Mancha’s semi-soft texture makes it perfect for slicing or melting. A gorgeous silky texture and a progressively earthy, vegetal, orange-rinded aroma and taste develop as the rind is washed every other day with a proprietary brine.

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US-279 • 8x6oz • $10.99/LB

MERRY GOAT ROUND | SPRUCE RESERVE

CABRA LA MANCHA

US-278 • 1x4lb • $13.99/LB

MOUNTAINTOP Since 2002, one of FireFly Farms first cheeses as well as its most awarded, MountainTop is a goats’ milk bloomy rind shaped like the classic French pyramid, Valencay, with the addition of blue mold for a delicate spiciness. MountainTop is also the recipient of a 2019 Good Food Award! .

2018 Good Food Award Winner!

Inspired by celebrity chef, Jose Andres, Spruce Reserve was created in 2017 to celebrate FireFly Farms’ 15th Anniversary.

It is wrapped in a local, natural spruce-wood strap and carefully aged until the cheese body is fully ripened, creamy, spreadable and perfectly woodsy.

US-280 • 4x11oz • $12.99/LB

• HANDMADE CHEESE FROM MOUNTAIN MARYLAND •

CADI BUTTER (PDO) A traditional specialty butter from California with PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). Cadi's cooperative is located in a beautiful valley in the Catalan Pyrenees, an area where nature is luxuriant ans still pristine. The high pastures give the butter a fresh and unique flavor. Cadi butter is extra rich and made with cultured milk; it is 82% butterfat and unsalted. This butter has a beautiful color and creamy texture. The taste is lactic with a delicate touch of hazelnut.

SP-033 • 24x4.41oz • $50.99/CS

URGELIA (PDO) Urgelia is a semi-soft cows' milk cheese made in the lovely Catalonia region of Spain. Urgelia melts well, has a robust buttery taste that is slightly salty, and a lasting, somewhat bitter aftertaste. The interior is creamy white with lots of small holes and a light brown rind. All milk for Urgelia cheese comes from the Frisona breed of cattle. Urgelia is bathed in a yeast brine prior to maturing which adds to its aroma and taste.

SP-031 • 2x5.5lb • $6.99/LB

ROQUEFORT

Papillon

FLOR DEL CADI A traditional specialty cheese from Catalonia, Flor del Cadí is aged for up to 6 months to develop its full taste. Firm and hard with a mellow nutty flavor in the Gouda style, Flor is a delight for the palate.

SP-030 • 2x3lb • $6.99/LB

CADI In 1925, Roquefort became the first recognized Appellation d’Origine cheese. Additionally, European recognition as Appellation d’Origine Protégée guarantees a high-quality, authentic product to this day. To be considered AOP Roquefort, the cheese must be aged in designated natural caves for a minimum of 14 days and then in an aging room for 3 months. Papillon surpasses these minimum requirements, developing deeper flavors by initially cave-aging for 21 days and then for 5 more months under the close watch of Papillon’s Master Refiner.

FR-563 AOP Black Label | 4x3lb | $9.79/LB

The exceptional Roquefort Papillon is characterized initially by its white paste and the generous streaks of intense blue in its broad and numerous cavities. Its rich and flexible texture develops a delicious fondant accompanied by a typical balanced and longlasting taste.

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H

ollywood's biggest night, the star studded event of the year that millions across the world tune in to see, Oscar night!

You may not be able to attend the grand event in Los Angeles, but you are able to host an extravagant viewing party with live coverage of the entire show. Prepare your guest for a long evening with delicious award worthy appetizers.

Oscar night is the perfect excuse to pull out all the stops and create swanky bites that will have you and your guest feeling like Chef Wolfgang Puck is catering your party.

Watching the Oscars is so much more fun when you turn it into your own red carpet event. You can encourage your guest to get glammed up and predict the winners of the evening with fun games, props, and decor. So get ready to roll out the red carpet with these 6 award worthy appetizer recipes. You don't have to be in Hollywood to party like a star!

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences was founded by Luis B. Mayer, the head of MGM studios, in 1927.

The ceremony we all love to watch however was not held until two years later. The first Academy Awards were distributed at a private dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood on May 16, 1929. There were 270 in attendance, guest tickets for the event were $5 and the entire show lasted 15 minutes. Fifteen statuettes were awarded for work done during the 1927-1928 period. The first Academy Award was given to Emil Jannings, for Best Actor in his lead role in The Way of All Flesh (1927) and The Last Command (1928). Although unlike today, winners were announced to the press three months in advance for the first Academy Award. That was changed after that year and for the first 10 years winners were announced to the press at 11:00pm on the night of the Oscars. In 1941 began the tradition of the sealed envelopes to reveal the winners.

In 1953 the 25th Academy Awards was the first to be televised and today we continue to enjoy watching the historical ceremony from the comfort of our own homes. On February 24th, you can enjoy watching the 91st Academy Awards while rolling out the A-list appetizers. Because you don't need to be a star to eat like one!

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BEST SUPPORTING

ACCOMPANIMENT

1 sheet puff pastry ½ cup diced Solera Chorizo ¼ cup grated Manchego Salt and Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

BEST CRUST-UME DESIGN

1 round pizza dough ¾ cup FireFly Farms Cabra la Mancha ½ cup Arrabiata Sauce 3 cloves of garlic, finely diced 8 Prosciutto slices 1 small bunch of arugula, chopped

Place unrolled puff pastry across parchment paper and gently roll with rolling pin to spread out edges.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Sprinkle chorizo, cheese, salt and pepper evenly across surface.

Pour Arrabiata Sauce into center of pizza and swirl outwards towards edges of pizza so sauce is distributed evenly.

Roll puff pastry tightly into a cylindrical shape and cut into 10 slices.

Place pinwheels onto prepared baking sheet and bake 15 minutes or until pinwheels are golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes.

CHORIZO US-502 Thin Sliced • 12x3oz • $36.99/CS US-557 Mild • 12x7oz • $59.99/CS US-558 Hot • 12x7oz • $59.99/CS

Roll out pizza dough onto oiled pizza pan.

Sprinkle Cabra la Mancha and garlic across pizza.

Place each slice of prosciutto from the center out.

Move pizza into oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Remove pizza from oven, sprinkle arugula over cooked pizza and cut into 8 slices and serve.

CABRA LA MANCHA US-278 • 1x4lb • $13.99/LB

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LEAD APPETIZER IN A DESSERT ROLE

¾ Cup Caramelized Pecans 1 package fresh blueberries 12 tart shells ¼ cup butter ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 eggs Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Whisk eggs, brown sugar, butter and vanilla in bowl until blended.

Place 2 tablespoons of pecans and 1 tablespoon of blueberries in each tart shell.

Fill the rest of the tart shells halfway with butter and sugar mixture.

Bake in oven approximately 15-20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

Remove from oven and serve warm.

CARAMELIZED PECANS SP-924 • 1x9.37lb • $12.39/LB

BEST ADAPTED SNACK-TRAY

2 packages Frozen Mini Phyllo Shells 1/2 cup Caramelized Walnuts Mitica, crumbled 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed 1 apple, peeled and cubed 1 celery stalk, diced 1/2 cup red grapes, halved 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place mini phyllo shells on baking tray and place in oven for 10 minutes so edges are lightly golden and bottoms are puffed.

Add cubed chicken to a large bowl along with walnuts, celery, apples, grapes, mayonnaise, yogurt, salt and pepper. Stir together until thoroughly mixed.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of mixture into each cup.

Place each cup back in oven for 3-5 minutes to warm.

Remove from oven, place on serving tray and serve at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS SP-921 • 1x8.38lb • $9.89/LB

BEST ORIGINAL SCONE

8oz self raising flour 3oz butter 3oz cranberries 2oz Drunken Goat Cheese, grated 5fl oz milk 1 tablespoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons concord grape jelly Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a bowl mix together the flour, cinnamon and rub in butter.

Stir in the cheese, cranberries and then the milk to get a soft dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly.

Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round.

Stamp out rounds, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Brush the top of the scones lightly with milk. Bake for 15 minutes or until well risen and golden.

Remove from oven and let cool.

Top with grape jelly and serve.

DRUNKEN GOAT SP-400 • 2x5lb • $8.49/LB

BEST BREAD-ITING

2 cups tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup black and green olives, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons of red onions, chopped 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 bags of Asturi Bruschettini Black and Green Olives Salt and pepper In a bowl, mix tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, onions, oil and add salt and pepper.

Brush Asturi Bruschettini crackers with olive oil.

Spread the topping on the slices and it's ready to serve.

BRUSCHETTINI | 12x4.23oz | $24.29/CS IT-511 Classico Virgin Olive Oil IT-512 Garlic & Parsley IT-516 Cracked Black Pepper IT-517 Black and Green Olives IT-518 Rosemary Olive Oil

GARROTXA WHEEL FORM Bold, fresh and slightly citric taste, buttery texture and intense aroma. An indespsensable cheese at any table.

SP- 274 · 2x3.75lb · $9.99/LB

SARRO ARTISANAL GOAT GARROTXA HAND MOLD 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 · $10.69/LB

BLAU DE CABRA An authentic traditionally produced signature cheese made from the best goat milk. Notable creamy texture, and sweet perfume coming from the molds crossig inside. an intense flavor for one of the most special cheeses in Montbrú.

SARRÓ DE BÚFALA HAND MOLD 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- 273 · 2x45lb · $13.29/LB

SP- 270 · 2x3.75lb · $11.99/LB

GRAND NOIR Aged in its waxy black mantle like wine in a cask, Grand Noir’s distinctive flavors and aromas are sure to please even the most discerning palate. This premium blue cheese is the first to be ripened in wax, creating protection during aging and an extraordinary silky, rich texture. Made with high-quality pasteurized Swiss Brown Cows’ milk in Bavarian Germany, Grand Noir is ideal for fine dining and can also be used to elevate the simplest of dishes.

WG-027 • 1x5.5lb | $8.79/LB

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MT. V I K O S Mt. Vikos Barrel Aged Feta and Traditional Feta are made authentically by a small family dairy in central Greece using fresh milk from sheep and goats. To give the Barrel Aged Feta a more robust flavor, it is aged for 4 months in beech tree barrels, a rare but traditional technique.

GR-051 Traditional Feta Pre-Packs • 12x7oz • $38.99/CS

GR-053 Barrel Aged Feta Pre-Packs • 6x6oz • $20.99/CS

MT VIKOS Gourmet Spreads are based on Traditional Greek recipes and have no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

GR-181 • Roasted Eggplant 6x7.3oz • $18.99/CS

GR-184 • Red Pepper and Feta 6x7.7oz • $18.99/CS

GR-180 • Kalamata Olive 6x7.6oz • $18.99/CS

EPOISSES Soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk, Epoisses was created by a religious community in the 16th century and has been enjoyed ever since. Designated as “The King of Cheeses”, it is softly washed in Marc de Bourgogne brandy, giving this creamy cheese its natural red-orange washed rind. Despite a fairly strong smell, Epoisses has a soft and delicate flavor with aromas of underbrush and hay.

FR-322 • 6x8.8oz • $49.49/CS TRIPLE CRÈME The latest innovation in the Germain range of cheeses, Triple Crème is a soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk and added cream to make it even more rich and dense. The texture is like butter. Triple Crème is the mildest of all Germain cheeses as the rind is made with geotrichum cultures, it is less bitter and more velvety.

FR-311 • 6x6.35oz • $38.99/CS LANGRES Langres is a soft ripened cheese with a washed rind made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Its distinctive shape with a natural cavity on the top, naturally forms during aging. With a firm and crumbly texture, Langres has nice orange color and a decadent yet milder taste.

FR-408 • 6x6.3oz • $34.99/CS LE PICO Pico is a soft ripened cheese with a bloomy rind made from pasteurized goat’s milk. Made in Périgord, a region also famous for its truffles and its traditional “Foie Gras”, Pico is also called “Goat’s Camembert” due to its intensive taste and creamy texture.

FR-317 • 8x3.5oz • $34.99/CS

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IT-058 Ricotta Salata

B.

IT-669 Pecorino With Truffle Loaf

2x7lb | $3.49/LB

2x2.2lb | $7.99/LB

C.

DK-131 Fontina Danish

D.

DK-137 Havarti Light Danish

1x15lb | $3.89/LB

1x8lb | $3.59/LB

E.

SP-175 Manchego 3mo Huete Brand

F.

FR-058 Brebirousse D'Argental

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FR-576 Le Roule Garlic & Herb Single Slice

2x7lb | $5.69/LB

1x2.2lb | $25.99/CS

12x5.3oz | $41.99/CS

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FR-621 St. Nectaire Auvermont 2x4lb | $5.99/LB

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FR-246 Camembert in Tins France MDL 12x4.5oz | $32.99/CS

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FR-199 Bucheron Sevre Belle

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FR-248 Cantalet

2x3.86lb | $50.99/CS 1x16lb | $6.49/LB

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FR-267 Comtè Charles Arnaud 10mo Portions 6x7oz | $27.99/CS

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FR-272 French Emmental Blocks Ermitage 2x6.6lb | $3.99/LB

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FR-758 Agour Dark Cherry Jam 24x3.5oz | $67.99/CS

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FR-348 Feta Portions Valbreso President Brand 12x7oz | $39.99/CS

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FR-371 Fourme D'Ambert or Dome

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FR-483 Mimolette Isigny Cave Aged 3mo

2x5.5lb | $7.09/LB

2x7lb | $7.39/LB

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FR-490 Montboissie 1x7lb | $5.99/LB

FEBRUARY DEALS

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YOU'RE M Y BU T TER H ALF, W ILL YOU BRIE M Y VALEN TINE? Thinking of something special to do with your other half this Valentine's Day? Well nothing sounds cozier than a special night at home with baking and food for two!

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alentine's Day is quickly approaching and to add pressure to an already stressful holiday, it lands on a Thursday this year!

Which can have many people wondering what to do. Do you celebrate Thursday? Do you wait till Friday? Or maybe Saturday? Do you have two separate celebrations? It can sometimes get overwhelming. If during your planning you decide to enjoy a romantic evening at home, then there is no better way to romance your sweetheart than with decadent, luxurious, delicious brie cheese accompanied by some fiery bubbly and indulgent desserts.

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Commonly referred to as "The Queen of Cheeses," brie cheese was first discovered in Brie a historic region in northern France between the Seine and Marne valleys. Discovered several hundred years ago, brie cheese use to be utilized as one of the tributes which had to be paid to French kings.

This Valentine's Day treat your king or queen to a delicious garnished brie with sweet and savory toppings. Brie is known to have a creamy, buttery, intense and delicious flavor that combines perfectly with fruits and jams for a wonderful appetizer. Serve

with champagne, sparkling red or white wine, or a light bodied red wine such as pinot noir.

Brie can also be placed in the oven for a few minutes to be enjoyed warm or baked into a pastry. Cut the brie in half and fill the middle with your choice of fruits, nuts, or jams and stack like a sandwich.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the brie in a puff pastry dough and then bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Once ready you can enjoy an oozing sweet and delectable dish that is worthy of a romantic night in.

Speaking of baking, you could never go wrong with some delicious pastries on Valentine's day! Skip the store bought box of chocolates this year and make your own sweet treats. Whether you want to surprise your significant other with some homemade heart cookies or have an exciting baking session together, there is one thing you'll surely need and that is butter!

Butter is a key ingredient in many baked goods as it has a very important job when it comes to baking and that is to add tenderness, richness, and

structure. Butter is what makes baked goods have that flaky, flavorful and decadent taste. Don't think butter is that important? Try making cupcakes without butter and see if they come out light and fluffy.

Butter is also a lot healthier than you think. Butter does not include any of the artificial trans fat that is associated with "bad cholesterol." When eaten in moderation, butter can actually be healthy for you as it provides several necessary minerals and vitamins that are essential for healthy living.

Whether you want to stay home this Valentine's day or just looking for some at home date night ideas, food is always a good choice. What better way to celebrate your infatuation for your partner than by giving them food they'll love? Or even better, making it together.

On the next page you'll find great brie and butter selections that will assist you with creating a dreamy and delicious filled night that will have you falling in love all over again.

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Unlike other soft-ripened cheeses, Belletoile has the addition of extra cream before the production process. This creates a finished product with a wonderful, creamy and mellow mouth-feel. Because of the rind that protects the cheese while it ripens, Belletoile can be enjoyed for weeks after opening as it softens and ages. Henri Hutin’s secret recipe includes living cheese cultures, allowing the cheese to turn more creamy and aromatic in taste as it continues to age.

Made from only the freshest hormone-free, pasteurized cows’ milk and cream. By adding cream for a total of 60% butterfat, these wheels are classified as double cream brie which gives a rich, mouthcoating, smooth texture. Try these classic French cheeses on a crusty baguette with berries, chutneys, walnuts and apples.

FR-036 Plain • 1x6lb • $5.19/LB FR-037 Plain • 2x2.2lb • $26.49/CS FR-038 Chives • FR-039 Pepper • 2x2.2lb • $27.49/CS

FR-012 • 1x6lb • $5.99/LB

Brie 3k Ermitage is plump, creamy, surface-ripened cheese with subtly complex flavor. Made from the famous Vosges milk in the Lorraine region of France. Ideal for cheese plates, sandwiches or simply enjoyed with fresh fruit and bread.

FR-049 • 1x7lb • $4.49/LB

When most of the butter produced in the US is made from plain sweet cream obtained from the milk-separation process, Président butter is made with cultured cream. Natural lactic ferments are added to the cream for biological ripening. A nice buttery flavor then develops due to the formation of diacetyl, an aroma also commonly found in beer. Président Butter has a full nutty flavor, a round cheesiness that is not sharp but closer to cream cheese and a gold yellow color. Its texture is creamy and unctuous. This premium quality imported butter is also available salted.

Its untearable foil keeps all the freshness of the product.

FR-1060 500g Tub Unsalted • 8x17.6oz •$52.99/CS FR-215 Bar Salted • 20x7oz •$48.99/CS FR-221 250g Tub Unsalted • 40x8.8oz •$129.99/CS FR-231 Bar Unsalted • 20x7oz •$49.99/CS

Made in the traditional European style, Vermont Creamery’s sea salt, lightly salted and unsalted butter is deliciously cultured and churned in small batches from fresh, Vermont cream. Perfect for spreading, slathering and melted on top of your favorite foods for buttery perfection.

US-965 Salted Butter Rolls • 12x1lb •$64.99/CS US-970 Unsalted Butter Rolls • Pre-Order • 12x1lb •$64.99/CS US-973 Sea Salt Rolls • 12x4oz •$22.99/CS US-974 Unsalted Butter Rolls • 6x8oz •$15.99/CS US-975 Lightly Salted Butter Rolls • 6x8oz •$15.99/CS US-989 Sea Salt Basket Butter • Pre-Order • 6x6oz •$22.49/CS

A traditional specialty butter from California with PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). Cadi's cooperative is located in a beautiful valley in the Catalan Pyrenees, an area where nature is luxuriant and still pristine. The high pastures give the butter a fresh unique flavor. Cadi Butter is extra rich and made with cultured milk; it is 82% butterfat and unsalted. This butter has a beautiful color and creamy texture. The taste is lactic with a delicate touch of hazelnut.

SP-033 Cadi Butter PDO • 24x4.41oz •$50.99/CS

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MIFROMA

Fixed-Weight Selection

Fondue Pour delicious hot fondue on your favorite food and discover how good the real taste of Switzerland is.

Meat, vegetables or fruit...How do you fondue?

SW-516 Fondue Express | 12x5.3oz | $26.99/CS The pale and creamy Emmentaler AOP is the most iconic of all Swiss cheeses, characterized by its mild flavor and cherry sized holes. Produced in the picturesque valley of the river Emme, the ‘king of (Swiss) cheese’ has been made locally since the 13th century.

SW-067 Wedge | 8x7oz | $27.49/CS The nutty, tropical fruit notes of Mifroma’s Swiss Gruyere AOP vary according to their maturity.

Mifroma’s Gruyere AOP has buttery flavors with hints of almond and caramel, and a semi-firm, slightly elastic texture ideal for melting. Cavern Gruyere AOP is extra aged for full-bodied flavor.

SW-068 Gruyere Wedge | 8x7oz | $36.99/CS SW-069 Cavern Reserve | 8x7oz | $38.99/CS

SW-510 Fondue Boxed | 10x14oz | $37.99/CS

Raclette Slices An authentic Swiss dining experience.

Raclette is a fun way to spend time around the table together. Simply melt the pre-sliced cheese and melt over boiled potatoes and your choice of accompaniments. As the cheese softens, it releases it’s intense aroma of the Alps.

SW-512 | 12x7oz | $35.99/CS

BRIE COURONNE 1KG 60% FR-037 Plain • 2x2.2lb • $26.49/CS FR-038 Chives • FR-039 Pepper • 2x2.2lb • $27.49/CS

BRIE 3K COURONNE FR-036 Plain • 1x6lb • $5.19/LB

The company maintains its respected reputation with a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Henri Hutin became the first French brie manufacturer to be certified non-GMO in January of 2018 by the VLOG 16.01, a GMO-free production and testing standard developed in Germany and recognized by several European Countries.

This ensures consumers freedom of choice, reliable information and a non-GMO guarantee, thanks to the very strict standards and requirements of the VLOG certification.

Regular internal and external audits, incorporation of best practices, and the commitment of milk and cream producers further guarantee consumers a top-notch, traditionally manufactured product free from GMO affected ingredients. Consumers looking to eat non-GMO Brie can look to Brie COURONNE and BELLETOILE which not only meet international non-GMO standards, but also the high standard of La Fromagerie Henri Hutin.

All Hutin cheeses are made from only the freshest hormone-free, pasteurized cows’ milk and cream. The added cream gives a rich, mouth-coating, smooth texture. Try any of these French classics on a crusty baguette with berries, chutneys, walnuts and apples.

BELLETOILE 70% FR-012 • 1x6lb • $5.99/LB FEBRUARY 2019 | 20

10x3oz Slices | $29.99/CS IT-956 Vegan Lupini Beans IT-957 Vegan Veggie Carpaccio IT-958 Vegan Veggie Spicy Deli IT-959 Vegan Veggie Proscuitto

A wide assortment of deli-meat delicacies, sourced from various regions renowned for their heritage and artisan tradition. Maestri is committed to providing you with fresh, minimally processed deli-meats. They offer gourmet meats containing very few ingredients, treated using time honored recipes and respected culinary traditions.

It is not often you hear “vegetarian” and “deli slices” in the same sentence but consumers are seeking more healthy food options and Maestri d’Italia’s new line of vegetarian deli slices are USDA organic, soy-free and cholesterol free. Textured like deli meat, Good & Green Deli Slices are uniquely plant based with approximately 30% protein content and less than 9% fat.

Crafted in Italy and freshly sliced in USA, Good and Green Deli Slices are delicious, easy to digest and make a healthy and ideal deli alternative for the entire family.

10x3oz Sliced IT-950 Speck Italiano • $32.99/CS IT-952 Proscuitto Italiano • $29.99/CS IT-953 Proscuitto Chiamti • $45.99/CS IT-955 Mortadella w/ Pistachio • $31.99/CS WG-550 Black Forest Shinken • $29.99/CS SP-790 Jamon Serrano • $29.99/CS SP-791 Salame Rustico • $28.99/CS SP-793 Chorizo Iberico • $32.99/CS 10x2oz Sliced SP-792 Jamon Iberico • $73.99/CS

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LIVRADOIS

France’s response to Stilton, Fourme d’Ambert is the ideal blue. Unlike its relative, d’Auvergne, d’Ambert’s production is on a much smaller scale. Thus, a higher quality, and more pristine cheese is formulated. The paste is slightly more knit than Stilton, with a more mellow, yet more present mold. The flavor is buttery, salty, and full, with a nice kick of an earthy flavor on the final note.

FR-089 Milledome Pasteurized | 2x4.5lb | $5.69/LB

FR-1072 Unpasteurized Milk White Wine Rubbed | 1x14lb | $6.99/LB FR-532 Unpasteurized Milk | 1x15lb | $6.59/LB

Raclette Du Haut Livradois Unpasteurized and Unpasteurized White Wine is a semi-soft, uncooked pressed cheese salted with brine made with cow's milk. Its mild and soft paste makes it the perfect cheese to be melted.

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COASTAL CHEDDAR Coastal was developed to appeal to demand for rich, rugged and mature cheddars. Aged for a minimum of fifteen months, it develops a distinctive crunch from calcium lactate crystals which form naturally as it matures. It has rich, sharp flavors.

UK-140 Prints • 1x11lb • $4.99/LB UK-022 Pre Packs • 12x7.05oz • $30.99/CS

TRUFFLER CHEDDAR Shavings of black truffle have been liberally added to this cheddar cheese. The truffles infuse the cheddar to create a flavor that is so heady it will truly knock your socks off! Enjoy this cheese on its own or paired with prosciutto.

UK-810 • 2x2.8lb • $6.89/LB

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Old Amsterdam was officially introduced to the Netherlands in 1985 and became a resounding success. Today it is still made using the original, well-guarded family recipe to create a mature cheese with distinctive, rich flavors. Old Amsterdam is one big chunk of character born from a pure passion for cheese.

ND-203 • 2x11lb • $9.49/LB

Old Amsterdam

A mild, semi-soft, part skim cheese made from cow’s milk.

Jarlsberg is famous around the world for its characteristic mild, sweet and nutty taste and its large round holes. For the diet conscious, Jarlsberg Lite has the same mild, nutty flavor as regular Jarlsberg with 50% less fat and 30% fewer calories.

FR-440 Plain Goat Log •12x4oz • $25.99/CS FR-465 Plain Goat Log •6x10.5oz • $29.99/CS FR-545 Rondin White •2x2.2lb • $27.99/CS

NW-060 Loaf • 2x12lb • $5.49/LB NW-050 Wheel • 1x22lb • $6.29/LB NW-055 Jarlsberg Lite • 1x11lb • $5.49/LB

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Fromagerie

AGOUR OSSAU IRATY AGOUR AOP Ossau Iraty is a pure sheep's milk cheese made with sheep's milk exclusively from the Basque Country.

It is a traditional cheese from the mountains which links two regions of France in the Western Pyrenees.

FR-486 •Aged 12 Months • 1x10lb •$12.29/LB FR-492 •Aged 4 Months • 1x9.9lb •$9.49/LB LE SECRET DE COMPOSTELLE Made from sheep's milk from Spain and then transported to the Basque region in France, Secret De Compostelle is a firm cheese with a natural rind. Nutty and sweet, this cheese offers a mixture of flavors and textures that are so delicious, no wonder its a secret!

FR-630 • 2x9.92lb •$9.99/LB

Camembert Biologique is made with selected French organic milk in Saint-Cecile, Normandy. Rich in calcium and proteins that help maintain muscle mass, the Biologique has a creamy paste under a thin white crust. A delicious cheese, perfect for pairing with sparkling cider.

FR-973 • 6x8.8oz •$27.99/CS Camembert Le Châtelain is a delicious cow's milk cheese.

Typically has a soft, white, bloomy rind, a luxurious ivory paste and a rich, buttery flavor.

FR-238 • 12x8oz •$49.99/CS France’s #1 butter is made from high-quality cultured creams in the northwestern portion of France referred to as the “Grand Cru” of European dairy regions. Its oceanic climate, rich soil, and lush grass help produce butters that are distinctly rich and savory. There are endless opportunities for delicious culinary creations with the Président Butter line-up.

FR-1060 500g Tub Unsalted • 8x17.6oz •$52.99/CS FR-215 Bar Salted • 20x7oz •$48.99/CS FR-221 250g Tub Unsalted • 40x8.8oz •$129.99/CS FR-231 Bar Unsalted • 20x7oz •$49.99/CS FEBRUARY 2019 | 24

Fromagerie Guilloteau SAINT ANGEL Saint Angel, Guilloteau’s success brand made of squareshaped, extra creamy and tasty cheeses now has three varieties available. 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.

FR-889 Original (Triple Cream) • 2x1.7lb • $8.69/LB

PAVÈ D’AFFINOIS Pavé d’Affinois takes its name from the cube shape which characterizes this cows’ milk cheese, plus the geographic origin of the first Pavé, or block. Created in the Dauphiné region, giving it the name “Dauphinois”, the brand quickly became Pavé d’Affinois, in recognition of the delicate ripening stage (“affinage” in French) needed to produce a quality soft cheese such as this.

FR-499 • 8x5.3oz • $27.99/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. What’s not to love?

FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS The Fromager d’Affinois line of cheeses offer silky, smooth, mouthcoating 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-373 Original 2x4.41lb • $67.99/CS FR-950 Excellence (Triple Cream)

1x4.4lb • $37.99/CS FR-952 Campagnier (Washed Rind) 2x4.4lb • $70.99/CS

FR-951 Red Chili Pepper 1x4.4lb • $34.99/CS FR-372 Garlic & Herbs 2x4.4lb • $70.99/CS FR-368 Peppercorn 2x4.4lb • $70.99/CS FR-367 Truffles 2x4.4lb • $99.99/CS FR-515 Florette (Goat Brie) FR-552 Rocastin (Sheep Brie)

1x2.2lb • $10.29/LB 1x2.2lb • $9.69/LB

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DALMATIA The unique Mediterranean coastal region of Croatia is the inspiration for the brand Dalmatia. Their flavorful sweet and savory spreads are made from the best local and regional ingredients available including produce-caliber fresh fruits. Plus, each fig is inspected by hand for quality, before being gently cooked into Dalmatia’s signature Fig Spreads. The Sweet Spreads pair perfectly with cheeses of all varieties, and with baked goods, and the Savory Spreads are a wonderful addition to any charcuterie or antipasto plate.

Organic Spreads

Fig Spreads

Fruit Spreads

Savory Spreads

CRO-170 Strawberry CRO-180 Apricot CRO-190 Blackberry 12x8.5oz • $35.99/CS

CRO-100 Original CRO-120 Orange CRO-125 Cocoa 12x8.5oz • $31.99/CS

CRO-128 Plum CRO-150 Tangerine CRO-160 Sour Cherry 12x8.5oz • $33.99/CS

CRO-200 Black Olive Tapenade CRO-210 Green Olive Tapenade 12x6.7oz • $32.99/CS

CRO-110 Original Bulk 4x3.53lb • $42.99/CS

CRO-220 Quince 12x7.7oz • $34.99/CS

Spread the Love

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CRO-250 Red Pepper Spread 12x7.1oz • $32.99/CS

EPICURE SPECIALS EPICURE SPECIALS Trèsors Gourmands $

21

29/CS

FR-921 Garlic & Herbs FR-922 Olive Oil & Basil FR-923 Whole Grain FR-918 Sea Salt FR-919 Rosemary FR-920 Poppy & Pepper 12x3.3oz

$

22

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$

99/CS

FR-916 Butter Waffle Plain FR-917 Butter Waffle Chocolate 12x3.5oz

$

$

6

60/LB $

2x3.3lb UK-177 Five Layer Cheese

1

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Elixia Limonade Artisanale

Brie d’Amir FR-069 3K

$

4

29/LB

15

$

16

06/CS

$

12x330ml

FR-671 Subtle Lemon FR-672 Wild Strawberry FR-673 Passionfruit FR-674 Morello Cherry FR-675 Mango

50 off

$

Maestri Pastai

22

$

6x750ml

FR-685 Subtle Lemon FR-686 Wild Strawberry FR-688 Morello Cherry FR-689 Mango

1 46

$

1x7lb

70/CS

00/CS 12x17.64oz

IT-811 Paccheri Ondulati Al Bronzo IT-820 Spaghetti Lunghi Al Bronzo IT-824 Tagliatelle Lunghe Al Bronzo

$

74/CS

20 off

3

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6x750ml FR-687 Gold Flakes (Pre-Order)

La Gruta Del Sol

Manchego

Aged 12 Months

7 7

SP-081 Aged 3 Months

Tres Leches

7

$

79/LB

$

2x7lb

SP-011 Three Milk

6

$

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99/LB

6

$

$

2x4.41lb

SP-917 Fried/Salted Tub

29/LB 2x7lb

$

85/LB 2x7lb

50

79/LB

SP-083 Raw Milk

SP-082 Aged 6 Months

Marcona Almonds $

$

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off

16/LB

SP-084 Pasteurized

2x7lb

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Membrillo Quince $

$

3 1

72/LB

2x3.09lb SP-961 Bulk

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Butlers $

8

99/LB $

1x5.5lb

UK-200 Blacksticks Blue

6

65/LB 1x22lb

ND-600 Kaaslands Kanaal Cheese

off

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15

96/CS 6x4.5oz

BE-101 Apricot & Cumin BE-102 Figs & Black Pepper BE-103 Raspberry & Star Anis BE-104 Rhubarb & Muscat Wine

Kanaal $

1

Belberry Royal Selection Fruit Pairings

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Trinitaine Etoiles $

30

49/CS 10x8.5oz FR-332 Chocolate

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Featured DEMO

Full Table

U R ARY B E F

French Goat An assortment of goat’s milk cheeses.

Papillon

(pg.7)

Roquefort Papillon Black Label.

mAHON sEMI-CURED

FireFly Farms (pg.6) -

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Black and Blue Merry Goat Round Cabra La Mancha Mountain Top Blue Spruce Reserve Merry Goat Round

HALF Table Emmi - Mix & Match - Roth Blue + Roth Havarti - Der Scharfe Maxx - Cave Aged Gruyere

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