Cheese Reviews

The name Raclette means ’scraper’ and refers to a group of gourmet cheeses which are melted to make a traditional Swiss dish of the same name. These are mountain cheeses made originally in the Vallais region but are now produced throughout Switzerland. Although the French also produce a fine Raclette, we believe that the traditional Swiss Raclette cheese is superior and demanding of your selection. The texture of the Raclette is very smooth and it seems to melt in the mouth even without heating. The aroma is strongly reminiscent of the farm with a mixture of fruit and wine aromas. The taste is usually equally strong, with rich wine-like notes, and a tangy accent. We have 3 sizes, a half wheel, a quarter wheel or individual 8-oz pieces.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Raclette half wheel (5 pounds) by Gourmet-Food.com



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Cashel Blue was the first Irish blue cheese, named after the Rock of Cashel overlooking the pastures close to the cheese farm of the family Grubb. This great gourmet cheese is wrapped in gold foil. Cashel Blue has a beige rind, which develops a pinkish cast as it matures, and the paste moves from firm to soft texture. At six weeks of age, when the cheese is first available in the shops, the ivory paste is quite crumbly with a tangy flavor. Over the next six weeks the gourmet cheese develops a much creamier texture and a stronger, more piquant flavor of dried herbs and woody leaf mold. Similar cheeses are Gorgonzola and Bleu d’Auvergne. We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Cashel Blue (8 ounces) by Gourmet-Food.com



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A Gouda with a maturation time of 18 months has developed the first signs of a spicy flavor that goes particularly well with a full body red wine. It is delightful for any cheese board or serving for that special occasion, or just enjoy it at breakfast and/or lunch. This classic Dutch gourmet cheese is made according to a traditional Dutch recipe and will do justice to your cheeseboard. We cut and wrap this cheese in 1 pound and 8 ounce wedges.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Gouda 18 months (8 ounces) by Gourmet-Food.com



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Midnight Moon is aged for at least one year, resulting in a cheese with a nutty and brown-buttery flavor, with prominent caramel notes. This artisanal gouda-style cheese has a beautiful pale, ivory color, the texture is firm and dense and the taste is smooth with a slight graininess long-aged cheeses have. The wheel is finished in a beautiful black wax that accentuates the pale paste. An entire wheel of Midnight Moon weighs about 9 pounds and we sell this gourmet cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Midnight Moon (8 ounces) by Gourmet-Food.com



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The Italian 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 rather 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 country). We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Bel Paese (1 pound) by Gourmet-Food.com



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Humboldt Fog is one of the American beauties when it comes to cheeses. Mary Keens at Cypress Grove, California, is the creator of this young goat’s milk cheese with its impressive appearance and superior flavor. The texture is creamy and luscious with a subtle tangy flavor. Each handcrafted wheel features a ribbon of edible vegetable ash along its center and a coating of ash under its exterior to give it a distinctive, cake-like appearance. The edible ash comes from the burning of the White pine tree. The molds are half-filled, then sprinkled with a lager of salt and ash and then the molds are topped with remaining curds. The wheels are also coated with the same ash before they develop the bloomy white rind. When Humboldt is ripe it is creamy under the rind and firm in the center. The flavor will be mild and balanced, not particularly goaty. We cut and wrap this gourmet cheese in pieces of 8 ounces or 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Humboldt Fog (8 ounces) by Gourmet-Food.com



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Apple Smoked Cheddar Cheese made by Carr Valley Cheese Company is a white cheddar that is apple smoked and then hand rubbed with paprika. This artisanal, all natural gourmet cheese has a light smoky flavor that balances very well with the paprika. Carr Valley’s Apple Smoked Cheddar Cheese won a first place at the 2005 American Cheese Society in its category and a third place at the 2006 World Cheese Competition and 3rd Place at the 2006 American Cheese Society Competition. We cut and wrap this American gourmet cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Apple Smoked Cheddar (1 pound) by Gourmet-Food.com



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Chaource A.O.C. is a soft gourmet cheese from the Champagne region is named for its home town. It is richly delicious at all stages of its development, and goes very well with the famous wine from the same region. Chaource comes in flat drum shapes with an edible white rind which may be mottled with red patches. In the young gourmet cheese the paste is light yellow in color with a chalky texture. As it ripens it becomes very runny around the edges and through to the center. The maturation time is 2 months. The flavor of the young cheese is rich and mild, maturing to rich and nutty.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Chaource (10 ounces) by Gourmet-Food.com



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Creamy Goat Cheese from Vermont Butter and Cheese Company is made with pasteurized goat’s milk and is available in 3 flavors, Classic, Roasted Red Peppers and Olive & Herbs. All are lower in fat and salt than regular goat cheese The Creamy Cheese is smooth and ideal for spreading, tossing with pasta and using instead of cowâTMs milk ricotta in your recipes. This Creamy Goat Cheese varieties are packed in small 4-oz. tubs and we sell them in pairs; a total of 8 ounces of creamy Goat Cheese.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Creamy Goat Cheese Classic (8 ounces) by Gourmet-Food.com



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Roaring Forties Blue Cheese is made by the Kings Island Dairy, on an island just north of Tasmania, Australia. The cheese is named after the infamous Roaring Forties gales which frequently bring westerly winds of more than 100 kms per hour to the island which lies on 40 degrees latitude. This gourmet cheese is a handcrafted cow’s milk cheese made from milk from Australian cows. The Roaring Forties Blue is a full flavored blue with a sweet, mild, creamy and slightly nutty character, a rich mouth feel and good aftertaste. The rindless cheese is matured in its thick darkblue wax coating, which cuts off the oxygen supply, promoting its sweet and fruity flavor. The wax also assists in retaining the blue’s moisture, creating a smooth and creamy texture. The most recent award the Roaring Forties Blue received was the 2006 Champion at the Annual British Empire Cheese Show in Ontario, Canada. We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Roaring Forties Blue (1 pound) by Gourmet-Food.com



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