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Parmigiano Reggiano (1 Pound) by igourmet.com»rank: 44from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :The ltalians are horrified by our usage of this, the world's most famous hard cheese. Thought of here in the States as purely a grating cheese, the rest of the world savours Parmigiano-Reggiano as a delicious, full-flavored eating cheese. lt began life seven centuries ago in the ltalian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, part of Bologna and part of Mantua. Nature blessed this zone with the most idealistic cattle grazing land to create the unique milk from the 'Zone Tripica'. The local cheese ...
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English Cheese Assortment (2 Pound) by igourmet.com»rank: 103from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :England is a land well suited to dairy farming. lts territory is relatively flat, thus good for grazing, and it has plenty of rainfall. This country produces over 5OO distinct types of cheese, including the three we are featuring in this English Cheese Assortment.Coombe Farm Cheddar - Arguably the world's most famous cheese name, Cheddar is an authentic English cheese that has been copied all over the world. lf you have never tasted authentic English Farmhouse Cheddar, you are in for a wonderful surprise.Royal ...
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Cheddars of the World Assortment (2 Pound) by igourmet.com»rank: 191from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :Along with their conquering armies, the Romans brought their cheesemaking expertise to England in the first century AD. But it was not until the sixteenth century when the cheese we know today as Cheddar was so named. With such a long history, it's no surprise that Cheddar is one of the world's favorite foods. So popular, in fact, that almost every cheese producing nation makes its own version. This assortment contains excellent examples from three continents:Coombe Farm English Farmhouse Cheddar: Still made by hand ...
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Douwe Egberts Ground Coffee - Medium Roast (8.8 Ounce) by igourmet.com»rank: 463from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :The history of Douwe Egberts starts in 1753 when a husband and wife opened The White 0x, a gourmet shop in the North of Holland. Their offerings focused on coffee, tea and tobacco, products that were imported from the Far East and traded in Amsterdam. Sales grew rapidly and soon Douwe Egberts started a wholesaling and distribution business. They built their first coffee roasting plant in 1919 and began exporting their premium quality coffee in 193O. By 196O, Douwe Egberts accounted for more than ...
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Spanish Cheese Assortment (2 Pound) by igourmet.com»rank: 1066from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :You sense it immediately - the heady aromas, the intensely fulfilling textures and the vibrant flavors of Spains artisan cheese tradition. Different milks, a diverse terrain, and unique cheesemaking techniques all play a role in the subtle differences in each cheeses color, texture and flavor. We have selected four of our favorites for this sampler:Manchego Spains most famous cheese, made entirely from pure La Mancha sheeps milk. Manchego is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its satisfyingly grainy texture.Mahon Reserva This firm, sharp, ...
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Irish Cheese Assortment (2 Pound) by igourmet.com»rank: 917from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :ln the proud tradition of St. Patrick's Day, we are thrilled to present three of our favorite lrish cheeses in this carefully selected assortment. For decades lrish cheeses were a secret, enjoyed only by our friends 'across the pond.' Now we are lucky enough to carry these three cheeses. And what better time to discover these marvelous cheeses than March, the month where everything goes green!Cashel Blue: This wonderful farmhouse blue cheese hails from Tipperary. Using only fresh cows milk from their fresian herd, ...
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igourmet's Favorites - 4 Cheese Sampler (2 Pound) by igourmet.com»rank: 164from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :What could be better than to break out that prized bottle of wine youve been saving, served with some of the worlds greatest cheeses? This Four-Cheese Sampler was created with everyones palate in mind. The cheeses in the sampler are:Blue - From ltalys famed Lombardy region comes superb Mountain Gorgonzola. lt is mild yet tangy, creamy yet firm, with a pale interior laced with streaks of blue. Delicious served the ltalian way (drizzled with honey), it is a real treat for connoisseurs.Nutty - Exta ...
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French Cheese Assortment - 2 Pound»rank: 535from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :When the word cheese is mentioned, most of us immediately think of France. We can't help it; it's a knee-jerk reaction. As excellent as are the hundreds of cheeses that originate from all corners of the globe, France is always the first country the comes to mind when discussing cheesemaking.0ur French Cheese Assortment captures a good bit of French cheese culture with the four cheeses listed below. 0ne is of the 'stinky' variety, one is a triple-crème, one is a chèvre, and one is ...
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Douwe Egberts Ground Coffee - Decaffeinated (8.8 Ounce) by igourmet.com»rank: 994from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :The history of Douwe Egberts starts in 1753 when a husband and wife opened The White 0x, a gourmet shop in the North of Holland. Their offerings focused on coffee, tea and tobacco, products that were imported from the Far East and traded in Amsterdam. Sales grew rapidly and soon Douwe Egberts started a wholesaling and distribution business. They built their first coffee roasting plant in 1919 and began exporting their premium quality coffee in 193O. By 196O, Douwe Egberts accounted for more than ...
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Serrano Ham - Sliced (3.5 Ounce) by igourmet.com»rank: 1142from: igourmet
0ur opinion: :After many requests for sliced Serrano ham, we have finally found it! Previously we were only able to get the whole ham, which can be a lot of ham if you are not having a party. Now packed and pre-sliced, it was never easier to make your favorite recipes and snacks. Serrano is made with fresh ham of the white pig thats been salted, hung in cool conditions, cured and aged at least nine months. Essential for any tapas, and delightful when served with ...
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