Banon
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€ 19,50
Banon A.O.C. is a goat or cow’s milk gourmet cheese, wrapped in chestnut leaves or grape leaves that has been soaked in white wine (eau de vie), and tied with raffia. The leaves also ripen in concert with the cheese adding an interesting variant to the flavor of the cheese.
Banon is named for the French market town of Banon in northern Provence.
Banon cheese is white and slightly crumbly with a faint lactic smell. The flavor is mild with a hint of sourness. As a true French gourmet cheese, Banon has been a member of the A.O.C. family since 2003.
Our offering consists of two pieces of Banon.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this...
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Bargkass
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The gourmet Bargkass has a creamy, firm, slightly elastic paste with some small holes. Its perfume is soft and light, its round and pleasant taste, a little acid on the end.
The cheese is a unpasteurized, pressed cow's milk cheese, manufactured in Thillot, a village in the Vosges that is known for producing the Munster cheese. In the local dialect, bargkass means cheese from the mountain.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this cheese has been extended to over 60 days....
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Basiron Pesto
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Basiron Pesto is an eye catcher. This gourmet cheese is very special and unique because of the bright green color. The taste is definitely pesto and can be called full and creamy.
This Gouda-style cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and vegetarian rennet is used. The cheese has matured for 8 weeks and the entire wheel weighs about 4.5 kgs
Wouldn't it be great to have this cheese on your cheese board!...
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Bassigny au porto
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Bassigny au Porto is made of pasteurized cow's milk and ripened with port wine. The cheese has a strong taste of which the color is certainly indicative.
Jacquy Cange is the Belgian artisan affineur who reproduces the traditional art of cheese ripening as authentically as possible.
Bassigny au Porto is a made from a French cheese from Northern Burgundy that is ripened in port wine.
It is best to taste the Bassigny au Porto with a variety of other cheeses and served with a powerful wine, such as port....
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Beaufort
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Beaufort is France’s answer to the Swiss Gruyère. Beauforts darkly rich flavor is the result of ripening in the cool and humid caves and cellars of the Haute-Savoie Mountains for at least 6 months and sometimes up to 18 months. The village of Beaufort is situated in a remote part of the Savoie region. Here Tarentaise cattle graze the lush Alpine meadows to give milk which is full in flavor.
Beaufort cheese has a smeared rind, which is rubbed, clean and robust with a uniform yellow to brown color. The paste is smooth and very firm but supple with few holes or cracks called 'oeil de perdrix' or 'partridge eyes' with an ivory to pale yellow color.
The Beaufort paste smells of nuts and tof...
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Beemster Graskaas
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Beemster Graskaas cheese is a very special Netherlands gourmet cheese produced each spring when the Dutch cows have their first taste of the fresh young spring pastures. The lush young grasses give their milk a special creamy flavor and texture and this is reflected in this special cheese. Produced in limited quantities and for only a limited time; Beemster Graskaas is considered a special treat among Dutch cheese gourmets.
This special cheese is easily recognized by its grass green rind and is matured for one month before being sold. We have obtained a supply of this taste treat and are offering it to all gourmets at a special price- while supplies last!
Get your order in now while we...
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Beemster Old
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€ 10,18
The Beemster Old has matured for a year. During this time the flavor has matured as well; this gourmet cheeses has clearly more flavor than his younger brothers, but is still young at heart.
BeemsterKaas (Beemster Cheese) is the Dutch name for a type of Gouda gourmet cheese from the Beemster area, which is located in the northwestern part of The Netherlands. In Beemster, the cows graze far away from any industrial area, in the meadows between the salty North Sea and the sweeter inner sea, the IJsselmeer.
Beemster Cheese is made according to a traditional Dutch recipe and the maturation takes place on wooden shelves without any additives. The cheese makers that produce gourmet cheeses ...
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Beemster Very Old
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€ 11,66
Beemster Very Old or Beemster Classic has a maturation time of 18 months and has developed a spicy taste that goes particularly well with a full body red wine. It is delightful for any cheese board or serving for that special occasion.
BeemsterKaas (Beemster Cheese) is the Dutch name for a type of Gouda gourmet cheese from the Beemster area, which is located in the northwestern part of The Netherlands. In Beemster, the cows graze far away from any industrial area, in the meadows between the salty North Sea and the sweeter inner sea, the IJsselmeer.
BeemsterKaas is made according to a traditional Dutch recipe and the maturation takes place on wooden shelves without any additives. The ch...
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BeemsterKaas aged 3 months
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€ 8,27
This BeemsterKaas is a medium matured gourmet cheese that has a soft and full flavor.
The maturation time is about 3 months. This cheese would be an ideal choice for somebody who would like to combine young creaminess with a touch of sharpness.
BeemsterKaas is made according to a traditional recipe and the maturation takes place on wooden shelves without any additives. The cheesemakers that produce Beemster cheeses use less salt, which means you taste more cheese.
BeemsterKaas (Beemster Cheese) is the Dutch name for a type of Gouda cheese from the Beemster area, which is located in the northwestern part of The Netherlands. In Beemster, the cows graze far away from any industrial ar...
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BeemsterKaas aged 4 to 5 months
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€ 8,80
The BeemsterKaas develops a medium sharp flavor after an aging process of 4 to 5 months.
BeemsterKaas (Beemster Cheese) is the Dutch name for a type of Gouda cheese from the Beemster area, which is located in the northwestern part of The Netherlands. In Beemster, the cows graze far away from any industrial area, in the meadows between the salty North Sea and the sweeter inner sea, the IJsselmeer.
BeemsterKaas is made according to a traditional recipe and the maturation takes place on wooden shelves without any additives. The cheesemakers that produce Beemster cheeses use less salt, which means you taste more cheese....
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BeemsterKaas aged 6 to 7 months
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€ 9,43
BeemsterKaas is made according to a traditional recipe and the maturation takes place on wooden shelves without any additives. The cheesemakers that produce Beemster cheeses use less salt, which means you taste more cheese.
This gourmet BeemsterKaas has aged for 6 to 7 months and medium matured with an extra sharp flavor, would surprise many of your guests. A well-chosen combination of maturity, creaminess and sharpness.
BeemsterKaas (Beemster Cheese) is the Dutch name for a type of Gouda cheese from the Beemster area, which is located in the northwestern part of The Netherlands. In Beemster, the cows graze far away from any industrial area, in the meadows between the salty North Sea...
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Bel Paese
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Bel Paese is made in smallish discs with a thin shiny rind. The paste has an ivory color with a few small holes. It is too firm to spread but a little too soft to slice well. It has a milky, buttery aroma and a gently buttery flavor with a slight tang to it.
This bland gourmet cheese was created by the Galbani cheese family in the early part of the twentieth century to compete with the soft French cheeses.
The label of the cheese depicts a map of Italy and a face of a young priest with a book called Bel Paese (beautiful land)....
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Bethmale
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Bethmale is one of the traditional gourmet cheeses from the Pyrenees.
Beneath had a natural leathery, orange colored rind and is a firm, but open-textured cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
Bethmale is another cheese that is named after the town where it is made and dates back to the 12th century.
The ripening of the cheese takes about 2 to 3 months and during this period the cheese is brushed and turned frequently....
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Bettine Bleu
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€ 9,09
Bettine Bleu is another cheese from the cheese farm Bettinehoeve. You may have tasted their award winning Bettine Grand Cru. The name of the cheese farm is derived from an old Dutch word from the 17e century. "Bettine" was in those days the word for "goat".
Bettine Bleu is a fine Dutch blue gourmet cheese, made of pasteurized goat milk and matured according to old tradition for 8 weeks.
Absolutely a gourmet cheese that will earn your praise once you have tasted it. The light colored cheese has a delicate creamy flavor with the blue veins adding some spice....
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Bettine Grand Cru
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€ 10,43
Bettine Grand Cru is an amazing Dutch gourmet cheese made of pasteurized goat milk and matured in according to tradition for 10 months.
The light colored cheese has a delicate spicy flavor that lingers in your mouth without being overpowering. We are convinced that you like this Netherlands Grand Cru.
The result of this long maturation time is a cheese that will earn your praise once you have tasted it. Even for those of you who usually prefer cow's milk cheeses, we would you encourage you to try this cheese; absolutely a delight.
The Bettine Grand Cru was chosen "2006 Best Cheese of the World", out of 2140 contestants from all over the world during the annual Nantwich International...
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Bianco di Langa
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€ 9,96
Bianco de Langa is a velvety flowering white and soft Italian gourmet cheese made from a mixture of pasteurized cow's and goat milk that has been enriched with slivers of truffle.
Just let the name, Bianco di Langa, roll off your tongue to get a sense of the creamy richness of this fine Italian gourmet cheese.
On maturation the cheese becomes delightfully creamy. Bianco di Langa is symbolic of its birthplace and this fine Italian gourmet cheese announces to the world the aromas and flavors of Alba and the Langa.
Bianco di Langa gourmet cheese is best served as an aperitif or to end a meal in that grand Italian style....
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Bica de queija
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Bica Cheese has a distinctive yet mild, buttery flavor and a satiny texture. Like most Portuguese cheeses, this gourmet cheese has a distinct flavor, slightly salty because its milk comes from animals that graze on land that sits by the sea.
We are confident that you will find this gourmet cheese delicious.
Bica Cheese is a raw farmhouse gourmet cheese from Portugal made from a blend of cow, goat, and sheep's milk.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this cheese has been extended to over 60 days....
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Blauw Klaver
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Blauw Klaver is a Dutch blue cheese, made from pasteurized cow's milk. The culture that is used to create the blue veins is also used for the rind and thus the rind can be eaten; it actually gives a stronger flavor to your dish or snack.
Blauw Klaver means Blue Clover which is the name of the Cheese Farm that manufactures this remarkable soft Dutch blue gourmet cheese.
The result of the hard labor of the local cheese farm is an interesting, attractive, soft blue cheese that belongs on gourmet cheese platters. One of the few blue cheeses produced in The Netherlands.
A rare and unusual Dutch cheese worth sampling; certainly an interesting addition to any Dutch cheese tasting....
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Bleu d'Auvergne
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€ 5,66
The gourmet cheese Bleu d'Auvergne has a wonderful aroma, a rich taste; the saltiness increases with the incidence of veining. The overall flavor is piquant but not overly sharp. We have preferred presenting this memorable French gourmet cheese on a cheese board to permit its strength and quality to shine. One taste and you will want more.
Bleu d'Auvergne started life as an imitation of Roquefort, using cow's milk in place of sheep's milk. Legend has it that a peasant, around 1845, decided to inject his cheese with a blue mold that he found growing on his left-over bread (the motto being, waste not, want not). And thus, the gourmet cheese Bleu d'Auvergne was born.
This French gourmet ...
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Bleu de Bonneval
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Bleu de Bonneval is a blue gourmet cheese made from raw cows milk that originates in the Bonneval village in the Haute-Maurienne at an altitude of about 1,800 meters.
After the gourmet cheese has matured for 6 to 8 weeks the blue mould in the dough has developed nicely, and the cheese is ready to be consumed.
The natural rind is covered with fine mould, and the paste is very smooth. The flavor is fruity and further accentuated through the blue mould.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this cheese has been extended to over 60 days....
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Bleu de Bresse
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€ 14,18
Blue de Bresse is a French gourmet cheese with a smooth, off-white to bluish rind. The paste is pale and creamy with patches of greenish-blue veining. There is a light milky aroma and a mild mushroomy flavor.
Bleu de Bresse also known as Bresse Blue was invented in 1950 by the cheese makers of northeastern France as a smaller and more marketable version of Saingorlon, which itself was a First World War copy of Gorgonzola. Bleu de Bresse is now all factory-made from pasteurized milk.
Our offering consists of two pieces of Blue de Bresse....
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Bleu de Gex
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€ 7,85
Bleu de Gex and Bleu de Septmoncel are both known under the official name Bleu du Haut Jura. Bleu du Haut Jura is a member of the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) family since 1977.
The area of production for Bleu de Gex gourmet cheese is the departments of l’Ain and Jura. The milk comes from the Montbéliarde cows and the spores use to come from the local plants eaten by the cows; today the cheese is injected with the bacteria.
Bleu de Gex has a flat wheel shape, the rind is dry, rough, and has a white-yellow color. The cheese is dense and creamy with a pale ivory color and a marbling of very dark greenish-blue veins. The aroma and flavor are relatively mild but quite definite i...
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Bleu des Basques
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Bleu des Basques' blue-gray veining is very fine, spreading evenly if not abundantly through a paste the color of butter. The texture of this gourmet cheese is semi-firm and creamy on the tongue; the flavor is full, nutty, buttery and faintly sweet.
This is not a salty or pungent blue, but a well-balanced, approachable gourmet cheese with plenty of character and strength. Bleu des Basques has a natural rind that develops over the course of its three-months maturation. In contrast to the Roquefort the penicillum develops without holes in the paste.
The glistening surface of Bleu des Basques is one indication that it comes from sheep's milk, which has almost twice the fat of cow's or go...
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Bleu des Causses
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Bleu des Causses is made in Les Causses Mountains in the Rouergue, France. The cheeses are matured in the caves where cool, damp air passes through, carrying the mould spores which develop the blue veins.
Bleu des Causses was originally made with a mixture of ewes' and cows' milk, but since it obtained its A.O.C. status in 1953 the gourmet cheese has been made purely from cows' milk.
Maturation lasts from 70 days up to 6 months producing a full and lively flavored gourmet cheese that is similar to Bleu d'Auvergne, but with a creamier texture because of the difference in milk quality. Blue de Causses is made from unpasteurized milk and Bleu d'Auvergne from pasteurized milk. The chees...
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Bleu du Haut Jura
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€ 7,85
The gourmet Bleu du Haut Jura is dense and creamy cheese with a pale ivory color and a marbling of very dark greenish-blue veins. The aroma and flavor are relatively mild but quite definite in character; fruity and nutty.
The taste is quite sharp and bitter, but not overpowering. Fourme d'Ambert and Blue Stilton are similar to Blue de Haut Jura.
Bleu du Haut Jura is the offical name for Bleu de Gex and Bleu de Septmoncel and is a member of the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) family since 1977.
Bleu du Haut Jura has a flat wheel shape, the rind is dry, rough, and has a white-yellow color.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of th...
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Blu del Moncenisio
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Blu del Moncenisio is made from whole cow's milk, and is creamy. The cheese has a straw color, is compact, with moderately defused blue-green veins. It is similar to Fourme d'Ambert.
Blu del Moncenisio was born in the mountains of Piedmont in the area of the Moncenisio Pass, in high Val di Susa, on the border of Italy and France.
This gourmet cheese is clearly similar to the family of the “Bleu”. An obvious difference can be found in the fact that the Italian cheese has a green shade while the veins in the French cheese are predominately blue.
The flavor is strong, peppery and intense, with a light note of cow shed. It will surprise the serious blue lover, and due to its sweet fin...
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Blu di Capra
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Blu di Capra is another 'blue' Italian goat cheese, that is soft in texture and has a sharp goaty flavor mixed with a smooth green-gray veining.
The gourmet cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk with some additional cow's milk and is a nice variety on any Italian cheese platter.
Blu di Capra is produced in Piedmont, a region in the North West of Italy....
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Blue Castello
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Blue Castello is a triple-cream, blue-veined gourmet cheese with a washed-rind. It is also called Castello Blue. The surface has a unique combination of blue-green and reddish molds.
These molds give the cheese its distinct aroma and flavor. Blue Castello has a Brie-like texture, with the blue in fairly thick, horizontal lines.
This Danish gourmet cheese has a delectably rich and buttery taste accented by its mild spicy blue veins and the aroma is of mushrooms. The mild flavor develops steadily as long as it keeps, but it never becomes too strong....
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Blue Castello, small
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€ 9,13
Blue Castello is a Danish gourmet cheese with a delectably rich and buttery taste accented by its mild spicy blue veins and the aroma is of mushrooms. The mild flavor develops steadily as long as it keeps, but it never becomes too strong.
Blue Castello or Castello Blue is a triple-cream, blue-veined gourmet cheese with a washed-rind. The surface has a unique combination of blue-green and reddish molds.
These molds give the cheese its distinct aroma and flavor. Blue Castello has a Brie-like texture, with the blue in fairly thick, horizontal lines.
This small piece of cheese is packed in a Blue Castello carton box, but we also have the cheese in larger pieces. A variety of the Blue ...
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Blue Stilton
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€ 12,47
Blue Stilton or just Stilton cheese is named for the little village of Stilton, but it has never been made there. It was, however made nearby and is still made locally within the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
The paste of the Blue Stilton is crumbly when young, softening and darkening at the rind as it matures. It is a lovely creamy ivory color with well-spread blue veining growing from the center outward. The aroma is sharply nutty and the flavor is full of mellow nuts and fruit. The flavor strengthens as it matures. Blue Stilton cheeses are drum shaped with a thick, hard, uncracked crust which is usually grayish-brown and slightly wrinkled with whitish pow...
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Blue Stilton with Port
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Blue Stilton with Port wine - a fine British tradition. A variety on this tradition is to stick a bottle of Port wine into a Stilton cheese and allow the wine to find its way through the cheese for quite some weeks.
Only when the bottle has emptied completely will the cheese be cut and you will have the chance to taste this delicious wine-cheese combination.
This cheese will only be in our assortment for a limited time only, so try it while you can !...
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Bocconcini
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Bocconcini cheese is a fresh, cooked and stretched curd cheese, and is similar to Mozzarella. The name refers in Italian to a mouthful.
It is traditionally made, just like mozzarella, from buffalo milk. These days however, most versions for sale with have cow's milk as the base ingredient.
They are small milky balls, packed in either water or brine; snow white in color.
This Italian cheese is lightly salted and has a smooth luscious texture that can be used in may gourmet dishes, such as salads, pastas, sauces etc....
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Bonchester
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Bonchester is a well-flavored soft gourmet cheese from the Scottish border in Bonchester Bridge in Roxburghshire and is one of the few British cheeses to qualify for the European Union designation of protected origin (P.D.O.).
It is made in a small, round, shallow disc with a white rind which develops a few freckles.
The cheese is made of Jersey milk and can be compared to Camembert, with the following differences: ticker in texture, a buttery taste with a pronounced flowery flavor.
The Bonchester resembles Coulommiers in its production; it is molded into a thicker shape and could ripen unevenly, resulting in becoming runny beneath the rind.
Experts call Bonchester a gourmet c...
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Boulette d'Avesnes
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€ 7,00
Boulette d'Avesnes is a cone shaped gourmet cheese with a natural rind given a dark red color by the use of annatto or paprika. It has a very strong taste. Its nickname is 'suppositoire du diable' (the devil's suppository).
The soft curd is kneaded and mashed with parsley, tarragon, pepper and paprika and shaped by hand into a pointed pear. This gourmet cheese is typical for spicy texture.
Sample the Boulette d'Avesnes with rich bread, something like the Dutch Kletzenbread, and a cold beer and you will experience that the spiciness and creaminess of the cheese will not be overpowering.
Maturing takes two to three months.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to t...
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Bouquet des Moines
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€ 10,39
Bouquet des Moines is made from pasteurized cow's milk, and is produced in the east of Belgium, at the Abbey du Val-Dieu, in the Pays de Herve.
It is a small local Belgian gourmet cheese with a flowery-rind crust and a soft interior. Deliciously creamy just under the rind, the cheese gradually matures towards its centre and displays a unique shape unlike any other.
This cheese is also extremely versatile: eat it grilled, melted or fresh from the cheese platter.
A very popular Belgian delight that is worth trying; our offer consists of 2 pieces of Bouquet des Moines....
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Boursault
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€ 12,11
Boursault is a small triple-cream gourmet cheese from Normandy and the Ile de France is an excellent example of good factory-made cheese.
Boursault has a light, bloomy, slightly pinkish rind. The rind is much thinner than many commercial Bries.
The paste is extremely creamy and mildly aromatic. The flavor is lightly nutty and buttery.
Our offering consists of 2 piece os Boursalt....
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Boursin Naturel
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€ 5,09
Boursin Naturel is the same triple-cream cheese as the well-known Boursin flavored with garlic and herbs.
Boursin was one of the first flavored cheeses to become fashionable.
Made in small or miniature drums, there are four versions of the cheese: garlic and herbs, naturel, pepper, and leger, the last being a low-fat version....
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Boursin Pepper
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€ 4,66
Boursin Poivre is a variety of its well-known predecessor from Normady, The Boursin flavored with garlic and herbs.
Made in small drums, there are two more versions of the cheese: Boursin naturel, and leger, the latter being a low-fat version.
All Boursin varieties go well with fresh bread and dry white wine....
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Boursin with garlic and fine herbs
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€ 5,72
Boursin flavored with garlic and herbs, was one of the first flavored cheeses to become fashionable. It is a triple-cream cheese originally factory made in Normandy.
Made in small or miniature drums, there are four versions of the cheese: garlic and herbs, naturel, pepper, and leger, the last being a low-fat version. They are all reasonably well-flavored.
We also have a smaller version of this Boursin cheese....
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Boursin with garlic and fine herbs, small
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€ 3,82
A small version of the Boursin flavored with garlic and herbs. This triple-cream cheese originally factory made in Normandy, France.
We also have the Boursin with garlic and herbs in a larger, 150 grams cheese.
There are four versions of the Boursin cheese: garlic and herbs, naturel, pepper, and leger, the last being a low-fat version.
They are all well-flavored and can provide interesting changes in taste to complement more traditionally flavored gourmet cheeses....
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Bra
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Bra D.O.P. cheese is made in the Piedmont region. There are two versions, a young and soft Bra and an aged one that is crumbly and hard. A few Bra cheeses are still made in the mountains and are labeled di alpeggio.
The main characteristics of Bra cheeses are that they are pressed and semi hard cheeses partially made from skimmed milk.
The younger Bra is called Tenero and is milk and buttery. The aged version, the Bra Duro, has darker yellow paste and an oily rind.
The soft cheese is especially used on its own, while the hard cheese can also be grated. Both are well accompanied by red wine....
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Brebiou
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Brebiou is a soft French gourmet cheese with mixed rind, made from sheep's milk. It has a characteristic half-round form with an irregular surface that is the result of traditional production utilizing large linen cloths.
This sheep’s milk French gourmet cheese comes from the Bearn region of Southwest France towards the Basque border. It has a fluffy, thick interior and a layer just under the rind that will become runny with age.
The flavor is mild and delicate, with a sweet and slightly savory bite. Try this alternative to the stronger French gourmet cheeses as an interesting alternative to tease your palette. Well served with the more subtle courses of your next epicurean dinner....
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Bresse Bleu
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€ 14,18
Bresse Bleu is a soft factory-made blue cheese from pasteurized milk from the Rhône valley of France.
Bresse Bleu also known as Bleu de Bresse was invented in 1950 by the cheese makers of northeastern France as a smaller copy of Gorgonzola.
Our Bresse Bleu is a small 5 oz. / 150 grams drum. The cheese has a smooth, off-white rind and the paste is pale and creamy with patches of greenish-blue veining. There is a light milky aroma and a mild mushroomy flavor.
Our offering consists of 2 pieces of Bresse Bleu....
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Brie de Meaux
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€ 8,44
Brie de Meaux A.O.C. is a big, round, soft gourmet French cheese, has a velvet white mould rind, which changes to a pinkish-beige during the ripening process.
Brie de Meaux is one of the French "Le Roi des Fromages" (The King of Cheeses) and comes from a particular area in the Ile-de-France near Paris. It is an ancient cheese; the oldest evidence of Brie de Meaux is found in the chronicles of Charlemagne.
The maturation process of this classic gourmet cheese takes 8 weeks. Brie de Meaux has a slightly bitter taste when left to unfold, develops into a completely soft, hazelnut and fruit flavor.
We offer a large quantity freshly cut from the big wheel, but we also have a smaller pie...
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Brie de Meaux, small
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€ 4,22
Brie de Meaux A.O.C. is one of the French "Le Roi des Fromages" (The King of Cheeses) and comes from an area near Paris. It is an ancient cheese; the oldest evidence is found in the chronicles of Charlemagne.
Brie de Meaux A.O.C. is a big, round, soft cheese, has a velvet white mould rind, which changes to a pinkish-beige during the ripening process.
The maturation process takes 8 weeks. Brie de Meaux has a slight bitter taste that if left to unfold, develops into a completely soft, hazelnut and fruit flavor.
We offer you a small piece freshly cut from the big wheel, but also have a larger piece of Brie de Meaux, in case you have more guests coming.
In order to comply with US ...
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Brie de Melun
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Brie de Melun is a member of the A.O.C. family. Traditional production is in the village of Melun near Paris, but it can also be produced in the region of Seine-et-Marne or in Aube and Yonne.
Brie de Melun is a little bit smaller than the Brie de Meaux, but its aroma is much stronger, more robust and more salty. There are differences in the production process and in the time of maturation.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this cheese has been extended to over 60 days....
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Brie de Nangis
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Brie de Nangis was originally an artisanal cheese made around the town of the same name. Though no longer produced there, it remains true to the original style.
It is much smaller than its bigger sibling, Brie de Meaux, but shares many of the same texture and flavor characteristics. The maturation takes about 5 weeks.
When young this gourmet cheese is milky and sweet with just a hint of earthiness that over time will become more pronounced and pungent.
In order to comply with US FDA regulation for export to the USA the maturation of this cheese has been extended to over 60 days....
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Brie, Le Rustique
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€ 4,88
A Brie made of pasteurized milk is an imitation of or an alternative to the famous Brie de Meaux.
Brie "Le Rustique" has a soft texture and is full of flavors that are less dominant as the real deal, the Brie de Meaux.
For those of you who don't like to eat cheeses of raw milk and prefer a dessert with a slightly weaker presence, this Brie is an good choice....
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Brigand
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€ 7,50
Brigand is an artisanal gourmet cheese from the Western part of Belgium, matured for 6 weeks and has a spicy flavor.
The rind is orange-red and the paste is soft. The Brigand can be used as an alternative to raclette cheese as well.
In 1798 Ingelmunster was occupied by the French. The Flemish farmers, the Brigands, who fought against the French, lived on Brigand beer and potatoes. The story goes that the Brigand cheese was developed during that time.
As many Belgian cheeses, a glass of beer will go well with the Brigand....
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Brillat-Savarin
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€ 9,12
Brillat-Savarin is a decadent triple cream gourmet cheese that is one of the richest cheeses. A taste to be savored when you are feeling truly ready to be pampered.
Brillat-Savarin was created by Henri Androuet. He gave it the name of the famous 18th century French gastronome, Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, the author of the "Physiologie du gout” (Physiology of taste), published in 1826; “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.”
Brillat-Savarin is made from pasteurized cow’s milk, enriched with cream. It is a soft-white cheese of round shape with a thick, velvety, white crust. It has a light downy white rind and the cheese cuts like butter. Brillat-Savarin has a really m...
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Brin d'amour
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€ 14,06
Brin d'Amour is French for "bit of love"; this Corsican cheese also goes by the name Fleur du Maquis, meaning "Flower of the Maquis," the wild, brambly groundcover for which Corsica is famous. Brin also means "sprig" and refers to the gray, ashy dried herbs that cover this elegant gourmet cheese.
Made from raw sheep's milk, the cheese is sweet and gentle with an herbaceousness, lent from the coating of rosemary, thyme, savory, coriander, and juniper berries.
The young cheese offers a snow-white paste which is creamy, soft, and moist. As the cheese matures, the paste takes on a darker color and starts to run. Eventually the paste will harden again.
The pure taste of the young gourm...
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Brique du Forez
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Brique du Forez cheese has the shape of a brick, this gourmet cheese is a combination of cow's and goat milk. The rind is a natural white with the interior being soft and creamy with a light earthiness in flavor.
Due to US FDA regulations on cheese made from un-pasteurized milk, this cheese is NOT available for shipment to the United States. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is beyond our control....
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Brugse Blomme
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€ 9,41
Brugse Blomme is a round gourmet cheese that has a light red-orange rind, is soft and creamy and finishes with a 'spicy' taste.
This fine Belgian gourmet cheese is also sold under the name Fleuron de Bruges.
Brugse Blomme looks soft, is soft to the touch and tastes soft as well.
This gourmet cheese is made from cow's milk and is rightly admired in Belgium, certainly a deserved addition to any Belgian gourmet cheese tasting....
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Buchette de Banon
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Bûchette de Banon is a fresh white French cheese that is decorated with a sprig of summer savory. This herb gives the cheese the typical Provence flavor and aroma.
Bûchette de Banon is an unpressed unpasteurized rindless cheese made from goat milk; the flavor is slightly acidic. The freshness of the cheese would make the cheese a better appetizer than dessert cheese.
Due to US FDA regulations on cheese made from raw milk, with a very short maturation time. This cheese is NOT available for shipment to the United States. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is beyond our control....
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