Cheese is an ancient food said to be discovered
in Central
Asia or the Middle East. It was later
introduced in the Europe
and had become a
sophisticated enterprise by the Roman times.
Though the exact origin is not known, it is
believed to be
discovered around 8000 BCE to
3000 BCE. The turkic nomadic
tribes from
Central Asia first discovered cheese. Since
then
cheese is popular in every household.
Cheese is classified by the milk type from which it is prepared
as cow cheese, goat cheese, sheep cheese and buffalo cheese.
By name it is classified as blue cheese, brie, cheddar, parmesan,
chèvres, feta and many other. Gourmet cheese is a cheese
of a very high quality, sophisticated, expensively and meticulously
prepared. Some of the famous gourmet cheeses are listed below
with their manufacturers name, prices and weight. These are
mostly availabe in the form of nicely wrapped gift hampers.
Australian Gift Basket
Finally, a basket of gourmet treats from the land down under!
This homage to upside-down living contains scrumptious Australian
cheeses, oil, jam, vinegar, and biscuits.
- Roaring 40's Blue has become one of our best-selling
blue cheeses, with its creamy texture and sharp yet buttery
flavor. (8 oz.)
- King Island Dairy Black Label Cloth Wrapped Cheddar
is an award winning cheddar from Tasmania. (8 oz.)
- Stokes Point Smoked Cheddar is a 9 month old cheddar
smoked over Tasmanian hard wood. (8 oz.)
- Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single estate
grown and pressed extra virgin olive oil from the Upper
Murray River. (12.6 fl. oz.)
- Cobram Estate St. Leonard's Shiraz Cabernet Red Wine
Vinegar is made from a collaboration with St Leonards
Vineyard, an historic Rutherglen winery, and Cobram Estate.
(12.6 fl. oz.)
- Australian Water Wheels are light-as-air crisps from
Victoria, Australia. (3.5 oz.)
- Maggie Beer Jam Burnt Fig Jam is the thickest, fruitiest
jam you can buy. It comes from Tanunda, in the heart of
the famous Barossa Valley in Australia. (300g.)
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will
be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
Price: $69.99 Weight: 4 pounds
C² by Bruny Island Cheese Co. - Select Cut
Bruny Island is two islands joined by a narrow isthmus called
'The Neck.' Bruny is Tasmania's fourth largest island, off
the southern coast of Tasmania. The Island offers breathtaking
scenery including dramatic coastlines, enchanted rainforests
and tranquil beaches. This pristine, unpolluted island is
home to Bruny Island Cheese Company.
Nick Haddow has spent almost a decade travelling the world
learning the craft of making cheese. After gathering traditional
recipes and techniques Nick decided to make a life on Bruny
Island with his partner Leoni, where they began making their
own cheese. Nick calls himself a 'traditionalist' and he's
passionate about the old way of making and maturing cheese.
C² is the sort of cheese found throughout the mountains
of France and northern Italy. A classic cooked curd cheese
made in traditional wooden hoops. C² matures for 6-12
months, during which time it develops a sweet aroma and a
mildly nutty flavor. The rind is wiped every week to encourage
the surface bacteria that provide this cheese with much of
its integrity. This product is suitable for vegetarians.
- Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
- We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Price: $14.99 Weight: 8 ounces
Dairy Vale Vintage Cheddar
The Dairy Vale Food Company of South Australia produces a
world class Vintage Cheddar from their own farm fresh milk.
The cows that produce this milk graze freely on pristine green
pastures in a country where the use of BST is prohibited.
This gold medal award winning Cheddar, aged for over a year,
proudly bears the trusted Dairy Vale name - a brand with over
50 years of heritage in South Australia. Now available in
the USA, this all natural Cheddar is one of our new favorites.
- Made from pasteurized cow's milk
- Photo depicts whole 40 lb form of cheese
- We cut and wrap this item by the pound
Price: $5.99 Weight: 1 pound
Fruit Pyramids by Valley Produce Company
Valley Produce Co. was established by passionate, renowned
Australian chef, Christopher Smith. He uses many ingredients
from the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia which is renowned
as one of Australia’s most prestigious food and wine
regions.
The Fig & Almond, Pear & Hazelnut, Apricot & Pistachio Fruit
Pyramids are made from one pound of reduced fruit and contain
no artificial colors or flavors. Unlike most other fruit pastes,
VPC Pyramids are made by hand, contain 75% fruit and have
no added pectin or fillers. These spreads are perfect served
with blues, brie, and cheddar cheeses.
- Varieties sold separately.
- Awarded “Best Product of the Aisle” at the
Fancy Food Show in San Francisco 2004.
Price: $7.99 Weight: 2.6 ounces