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30 The Cheese Guide handcrafted perfection through simplicity Achieving perfection through simplicity requires one to remain true to the three essential principles of authentic Italian cooking. The team at Columbus Foods has stayed true to these three principles that were fundamental to the company's founders almost 100 years ago. First, Columbus Foods starts with the finest ingredients by hand-selecting whole cuts of premium meat and using real herbs and spices. Second, the company takes extra time and care in slow-curing its salame and slow- roasting its deli meats so you can see and taste the difference. The company never speeds up the process by using more modern manufacturing technologies that rely on higher temperature aging and which result in a completely different, "cooked" taste. The culinary artisans at Columbus Foods take their time, so you can taste the company's history and tradition in every bite. Finally, Columbus Foods uses wholesome ingredients. You will never find trans fats, gluten or artificial flavors and colors in the company's products. A century later, the team at Columbus Foods still believes these founding principles to be true. For more information, visit www.columbussalame.com, or call 888.888.8628 ext. 3. By J.G. Riley, Vice President of Media, Formaggio Italian Specialties When the goodfellas of Formaggio Brand are asked what sets their fresh mozzarella apart from others, the company's as-seen- on-TV founder, Anthony Mongiello, "The Big Cheese™," answered me with a simple question: "How do you say cheese in Italian? Formaggio. That's who we are." Formaggio offers fresh mozzarella hand-wraps, hickory-smoked mozzarella, delicious Italian-style deli meats wrapped around creamy mozzarella chubs and sticks ready to melt in your mouth. Seasoned ciliegine salads made with roasted garlic, fresh basil, cheese marinated in delicious seasonings and more – this is the authentic Old World result of the artisans at Formaggio Italian Cheese. And this is the core essence of the Formaggio family of products. The company invites you to taste their products and make that determination for yourself. When it comes to sourcing real, authentic, fresh mozzarella products, there is no mincing words: "Fuggedaboutit!" Formaggio is the epitome of flavor and quality. MarDona has expanded its offerings to include a new bulk foodservice program, which will offer all of the company's olive oil products (pure olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil and infused olive oil) in 1-gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails. Additionally, due to overwhelming popular demand, the company will include its black and white truffle-infused olive oils in the program. In addition, MarDona is also making available its highly desired aged Balsamic Condimenti product line in 1-gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails. Included will be the company's famous aged traditional imported balsamic and all of its infused fruit-flavored balsamics, such as fig, blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, coconut, chocolate and coffee. In addition to the company's bulk program, MarDona also offers a Fusti container program, dispensing in style to the end-user. The Fusti containers are available in 15- and 20-liter units. MarDona's products are in demand by everyone from olive oil retail shops to manufacturers that produce their own products using the company's truffle oils. The pricing is affordable, and delivery is fast. For more information about the company, including its Fusti and bulk foodservice programs, call 855.645.7772, email info@mardonaspecialtyfoods.com, or visit the company online at www.truffleoilsandmore.com. bulk olive oil and balsamic foodservice program Since 1995, Goat Lady Dairy has handcrafted goat's and cow's milk products on the company's central North Carolina farm from milk sourced from local family dairies. The company's fresh, ripened and aged cheeses have won seven national awards, including being honored as Best Smoked Cheese at the 2012 ACS Judging and Competition for the unique Smokey Mountain Round. Goat Lady Dairy original recipes also include Providence, a 7-pound natural rind 5-month aged goat milk cheese and Sandy Creek, a semi-stabilized 6-ounce bloomy rind cheese marbled with ash. Retail stores value Goat Lady Dairy's small-format cheeses for their lower price point and 90-day shelf life. The company's fresh chèvre is also packaged in 2-pound logs and 4-pound foodservice sealed tubs and is the chef's choice for goat cheese in fine white-tablecloth restaurants in North Carolina and throughout the South. As a result of major expansion in 2012, Goat Lady Dairy's products are now distributed widely in the region and beyond. For more information, call 336.824.2163, email alexander@goatladydairy.com, or visit the company online at www.goatladydairy.com. how do you say cheese in Italian? Formaggio goat's & cow's milk cheeses Anthony Mongiello