Cheese Reviews

Abondance, a name-controlled cheese from the Savoy region of France, is made with fresh partially-skimmed milk and formed into 20-pound wheels. This extraordinary cheese is similar to Gruyere de Comte, but more complex and buttery. It has a firm texture, nutty flavor, and a distinctive fruitiness. While the strong aroma of this cheese may be a bit off-putting, the flavor is divine. In addition to being a delicious table cheese, Abondance melts nicely and is often substituted for Raclette.

• Made from unpasteurized cow’s milk, aged over 60 days.
• Photo depicts whole 18 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Abondance (8 ounce) by igourmet.com



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From the artisan cheesemakers who created Brillo di Treviso comes Tartufino Speziato. It is a soft-textured cheese whose surface is coated with a treatment of extra virgin olive oil, natural black truffle flavoring and many spices, especially cinnamon and nutmeg. Its aromatic characteristics and delectable flavor make it an excellent cheese for entertaining.

• Made from pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Whole form of cheese is 6 lbs.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Tartufino Speziato (8 ounce) by igourmet.com



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Salads can be anything from a bed of simple greens to a more exotic and substantial affair. When the temperature rises, we like to cool off with an elaborate and healthy salad for dinner. It’s fun to create new blends combining various ingredients of contrasting and complementary colors, textures and tastes. With this in mind we have created a fabulous new assortment, containing five of our favorite salad cheeses, as well as five great recipes to liven up your lettuce!

• Atalanta Blue – This blue is assertive and crumbly, ideal for summer salads, dips and dressings.
• Bulgarian Feta – Everyone knows that feta is the national cheese of Greece, but it is the most important cheese in Bulgaria as well. It is sinfully good on Mediterranean salads.
• Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo – The flavor of Stravecchio is intense and complex, with fruity overtones that evoke pineapple, and its texture begs for it to be carefully shaved over an elegant salad.
• Classic Chevre by Vermont Butter & Cheese Company – Vermont Chèvre has earned an honored place among chefs and consumers alike. Distinguished by a simple, mild, fresh goat’s milk flavor, the cheese is highly versatile, and simply fantastic in salads.

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Where to buy cheap prices? -Assortment of Salad Cheeses (2 pound) by igourmet.com



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Feta is a fresh cheese whose curd is preserved in a salt brine, which gives it a characteristic flavor and a specific texture. Originally created in Romania, Feta is now best known as a Greek cheese. However, this staple is made all around the circumference of the Mediterranean, including in southern France. Valbreso Feta is made from sheep’s milk that is left over from the production of Roquefort, the famous French blue cheese. While typically eaten as a table cheese around the Mediterranean, in the USA it is most often added to mixed salads, and best appreciated in the summer.

• Made from pasteurized sheep’s milk
• Whole form of cheese is 18 lbs.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Where to buy cheap prices? -Valbreso Feta (8 ounce) by igourmet.com



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This is hand made traditional Wensleydale cheese, made from milk drawn from cows grazing the sweet limestone pastures on surrounding farms in Upper Wensleydale. This gives the cheese the unique flavor for which it is renowned. The cheese is a fresh, young cheese taken at only three weeks old – it has a clean, mild, slightly sweet flavor with a honeyed aftertaste. The superb texture of fresh Wensleydale is perfectly complemented by the addition of natural ingredients of the finest quality. Wensleydale with Blueberries is a new idea from the Creamery – Red Wensleydale cheese with succulent blueberries. An eye-catching, unusual cheese! Guaranteed to be the topic of conversation at any dinner party!

• Made from pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Suitable for vegetarians.
• Photo depicts whole 2.7 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Wensleydale with Blueberries (8 ounce) by igourmet.com



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Smoked Kurpianka is a sausage-shaped cheese with a semi firm texture from Poland. It is an instant palate pleaser with its smoky, edible rind and a pleasing springy texture that melts in your mouth. The smokiness is mild with a touch of garlic which complements this tasty cow’s milk cheese. If you love smoked cheese try this new addition as a change from the usual smoked cheeses from Holland, Spain, and Germany.

• Made from cow’s milk.
• Photo depicts whole 1.5 pound form.

I bought this cheese from igourmet year before, and both my husband and I thought it was so delicious! I ordered a couple of times … If I could afford it, I would always at home! E 'strong, not too strong, very dense, and wonderfully smoky! Until I tried it, I had not eaten smoked a lot, "food". When I read the other report, I knew that would bring in my two cents … and 5 stars! Excellent eaten alone … but the sandwich is great for … Delicious with grilled cheese! IfYou do not mind very spicy cheese … You should definitely try it. And yes, it is a taste of garlic, so you do … but honestly I never thought until the other reviewer mentioned how we both love garlic!

Where to buy cheap prices? -Smoked Kurpianka – Whole Form (1.3 pound) by igourmet.com



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Eighteen pound logs of Smoked Gouda are produced in Holland in some of the world’s most modern, computerized dairy plants. Yet, the cheese is still smoked in ancient brick ovens over smoldering hickory chip embers. Available natural or flavored, this cylindrically shaped cheese is perfect for impromptu picnics, party platters or midnight snacks. Note: the brown, smoky rind is not only edible, it’s the best part of the cheese!

• Made from pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Photo depicts whole 6 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Varieties sold separately.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Smoked Gouda – Plain (8 ounce) by igourmet.com



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From the top of the world comes Gulost, a Norwegian cheese similar to a fresh Dutch Gouda. This gouda-type from the Land of the Midnight Sun is made by Synnøve, one of Norway’s two largest cheese producers (the other being Tine). Enjoy this mild, smooth and delicious cheese at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A versatile cheese, Gulost melts evenly (think burgers or omelettes) and slices well.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Gulost (1 pound) by igourmet.com



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After presenting at food shows across the country, we found a handful of crowd favorites that never cease to elicit a wow response from the guys. These cheeses are big and bold, perfect for snacking on whenever hunger calls. If you want to treat your favorite man to a sample of gourmet food (and what better gift for a guy?), these four cheeses are sure to satisfy! This assortment includes:

• Red Leaf Cheddar: The result of 150 years of cheddar-making experience, aged over 12 months, this Canadian cheddar is soft on the palate, yet bursts with a tangy finish. (8 oz.)
• Whiskey Blue:Whiskey Blue is aged with bourbon whiskey, which adds a smoky flavor. A spectacular unpasteurized Wisconsin Blue makes up the base of this cheese, which is then repeated washed down with sweet, smooth bourbon. (8 oz.)
• Rauchkase: This specialty was originally produced by Trappist Monks in the abbey of Rotthalmunster. It is smoked over select beechwood embers, a process that lends the cheese its unique flavor. (8 oz.)
• Beemster Classic Extra Aged Gouda: Ripened for a full 18 months to develop a nutty, caramel-like flavor, this is the Gouda the Dutch keep for themselves! It is always a crowd pleaser. (8 oz.)

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I loved the cheese, but was a bit 'disappointed that they chose the blue version with Gorgonzola cheese. As I enjoy this very special cheese I had hoped, one of the experiments that I am not so familiar. They arrived fresh and quickly and were well packaged in a reusable container with IcePacks reusable.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Cheeses for the Guys Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com



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The world’s most famous melting cheese, Raclette is made in the Alps on both sides of the French-Swiss border. The French version is perhaps a bit softer than Swiss Raclette, but the two taste very similar. Raclette has a semi-soft interior dotted with small holes and a rosy inedible rind. Eaten as a table cheese, Raclette has a smooth, creamy taste that is neither too salty nor sharp. However, our French Raclette tends to have a strong, pungent aroma that is not for the timid. This cheese is traditionally melted (a half wheel is placed in a fireplace, then the melted top surface is continuously scraped off) and layered atop boiled potatoes, pickles, fresh vegetables and sliced meats. Check out our recipes and try it for yourself!

• Made from pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Photo depicts whole 12 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

After 34 years in Europe, we were on the lookout for a good source of Raclette cheese back here in the U.S. Since we do not live near large cities, we went with the igourmet product. It was great, came quickly in a nifty Styrofoam containers and we enjoyed it. However, the shipping is quite high. We had an option to buy in large quantities, raclette, but does not freeze well and can only eat so many times in a season.

Where to buy cheap prices? -French Raclette – Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com



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