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26 The Cheese Guide Odyssey ® 8-ounce Chunk Brine Traditional Feta cheese will bring an authentic feta flavor from your favorite restaurant to your dining room table. With the exceptional mouth-feel you get from the cheese packaged in a brine solution, you can be guaranteed the highest quality taste and great flavor. Having the availability of the smaller pack size of feta in brine allows households to have the same indulgent experience at home, creating their favorite dishes or cubing the feta for a great appetizer. You can savor the fla- vor longer when the feta is submerged in the brine solution. If you haven't tasted Feta in Brine, you'll no doubt be im- pressed by its freshness, authenticity and tradi- tional flavor. Brine-packed Feta also offers a longer shelf life after opening, adding value to the pur- chase. Klondike Cheese Co. 608.325.3021 www.klondikecheese.com Odyssey Traditional Feta Packed in Brine Adds Value El Abuelita started in 1997 as the dream of a Mexican immigrant and today is a well-known brand of authentic Mexican cheeses and one of the leading producers of Mex- ican cheeses in the U.S. Delivering only the best prod- ucts for 19 years, El Abuelito now distributes products made with the highest quality ingredients and cheesemaking skills to more than 20 states along the East Coast. El Abuelito's product line in- cludes varieties that reflect the complex and varied flavors of Mexican cuisine and several types of cheeses that are specific to the states and regions of Mexico. They include Fresco, Cotija, Re- quesón and the famous Quesillo Oaxaca. Also known as queso de hebra, the Quesillo Oaxaca, with its particular shredability, easy melting and slightly salty fla- vor, is the authen- tic cheese for traditional Mexi- can quesadillas. It's also the per- fect cheese to enjoy in enchiladas, sopes or cemitas. El Abuelito's Quesillo Oaxaca is available in 12- ounce, 5-pound and 10-pound packaging. El Abuelito Cheese 973.345.3503 www.abuelitocheese.com El Abuelito Quesillo Oaxaca Product innovation is taking cen- ter stage at Schuman Cheese, where newly launched Yellow Door Creamery offers a platform for experi- mentation with cheeses that evoke the senses through unique formats, flavor profiles and blends. Among the latest innovations is the award-winning Yellow Door Creamery Hand Rubbed Fontina, a line of smooth and creamy fontina wheels hand- rubbed with vibrant spice blends from around the globe and natu- rally aged for more than 60 days. This new fontina has already earned acclaim in multiple con- tests. Most recently, the Harissa flavor earned top honors in its cat- egory at the International Cheese Awards and American Cheese So- ciety (ACS) Judging & C o m p e t i t i o n . Harissa – a smoky blend of chili, cumin and caraway seed – creates an exotic combo with the fontina's rich and nutty flavor that is ideal for cheesy favorites like grilled cheese, quesadillas and paninis. Additional flavors include Tus- can and Habanero & Lime. Arthur Shuman www.yellowdoorcreamery.com Off-the-Beaten Path Approach Drives Yellow Door Creamery Vegan Smoked Farmhouse: Not Just Blowing Smoke The hottest trend in vegan spe- cialty cheeses is products made from nuts, and Miyoko's Creamery leads the pack with its award-winning, certified organic, arti- sanal vegan cheeses. Aged English Smoked Farmhouse, a top seller, is a full- bodied, semi-hard, pungent wheel remi- niscent of a smoked Gouda. Made from organic cashews, in- oculated with traditional cultures and aged for several weeks, it packs a punch with umami and a rich, smoky flavor that lingers on the palate for a long time. Com- manding a focal point on a cheese platter on which it's well paired with fruit, it is also delicious in a sandwich or melted into pasta or soup. Miyoko's Creamery products have won accolades and awards from reputed organizations such as the Spe- cialty Food As- sociation (sofi Finalist), New Hope Media (NEXTY Award winner), and others. And no, they aren't for just vegans -- both delicious and healthful, they fit the bill for every- one, including foodies, Paleo eaters, vegans, vegetarians, and health enthusiasts. Distributed na- tionwide through major distribu- tors, including UNFI, KeHE, DPI, and Tony's Fine Foods. Miyoko's Kitchen 415.521.5316 www.miyokoskitchen.com Savello di Roma a 2,000-year-old traditional 100 percent sheep milk cheese with par- ticular characteristics, such as its definite aroma and a slightly sharp but mild taste. This is a semi-hard, semi- cooked cheese that is cured with salt and aged over 60 days in natural grottos. The sheep's milk is pro- duced from a Mediterranean breed of sheep that originates from ancient and traditional stock that has had no genetic alteration. The sheep live in the open air and graze on a rich pasture that varies from season to season. The grasses of the Roman country- side's pastures produce rich, di- verse and tasty milk that makes these sheep much healthier. Savello USA www.savellousa.com Savello di Roma Sheep Milk Cheese Formaggio Brand's fresh moz- zarella is well known for its supe- rior taste, flavor and texture. The product's famous but- ter cream retention delivers a flavor that is truly artisan and has won many awards over the years. How can it be im- proved upon? As part of its 25th anniver- sary, Formaggio Brand is in the final stages of a long overdue Multivac packaging revamp. The changes are not lim- ited to packaging, though. Formaggio is now pre-slicing much of its product line. Arguably, its most welcomed change is the decision to preslice and shingle Formaggio's 14-ounce fresh moz- zarella log and to include, in the Multivac package, a packet of im- ported balsamic glaze. All it needs to make a perfect picnic is the heirloom tomato to go along with it. Most foodies will agree that an exqui- site balsamic glaze is often the accom- paniment they choose to serve with their fresh moz- zarella dishes. Hav- ing the convenience of this delicious glaze packet in- cluded with delicious, creamy fresh mozzarella, which has been presliced and shingled like domi- noes, is not only attractive in its new package, but it's a real time saver, too. Formaggio brand Cheese 845.436.4200 www.formaggiocheese.com Sliced Fresh Mozzarella with Balsamic Glaze

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