Extra Aged by Beemster HOLLAND
Product Details: #013075 | 1/24 lb

Like Fine Wine, Beemster Refines With Age

In a spectacular North Sea bog-draining engineering feat, 400 years ago, the Beemster Polder was the first large-scale land reclamation project in the Netherlands.  Sitting 20 feet below sea level, the pasturelands on this 200 square mile area in North Holland are famous for having a unique nutrient and mineral enriched soil that produces incredibly fertile, lush grass.  As a result, the milk from happy Beemster cows that graze freely on the polder has a distinctively buttery texture and especially sweet flavor.
 
In 1901 a polder farm cooperative was formed and all natural, gouda-style Beemster cheeses, made from secret, traditional Dutch recipes- and solely from the co-op’s milk, were created to immediate success.  Today the Beemster Polder is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Beemster cheeses have won top honors in competitions around the world for their exceptionally smooth and divinely creamy taste and texture.
 
Beemster's historic warehouses date back to the 1600’s, watched over by a family that has made cheese-aging their family tradition for over 5 generations.  For this reason, Extra Aged Beemster is aged naturally in a strictly regulated, temperature and humidity controlled 26-month (minimum) process.  Hard in texture, the cheese’s pure creaminess is truly surprising, making it a favorite for cheese plates and cooking.  Its deep pumpkin colored paste, flecked with tiny, white protein crystals and a few small “eyes,” is an eye-catching addition that holds a long lasting taste. The cheese’s amazing depth of concentrated almond-nutty and grassy flavors is elevated even further by the butterscotch and mellow-malty notes that are also echoed in the cheese’s welcoming aroma.
 
Beemster cheese-makers have mastered a complex equation for creating Extra Aged Beemster, but thankfully enjoying it is quite simple.
 
Application: Great with a wide variety of fresh fruit, notably apples and apricots, and a range of breads, Extra Aged Beemster also goes well with almonds, olives, dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream.  Grate it on anything calling for grated cheese, shave it on salads, soups and chicken dishes or make awesome grilled sandwiches.
 
Pairing: A dry white wine works especially well; try an un-oaked California Chardonnay or a White Burgundy.  For a red preference, a Merlot or a vintage port are fine combinations.  Complex hand crafted Ales are a can’t miss pairing.
Classic Bruschette by Lazzaroni ITALY
Product Details: #053989 | 12/5.3 oz

Perfect pairings


Italian farmers started the tradition of enjoying Bruschetta when breaking with friends and family for snacks or meals by the fire.  Thickly sliced bread was toasted, drizzled with the farm’s olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, then eaten plain or with whatever toppings were available.
 
Making delicious Bruschetta starts with a base that has the right wholesome flavor and crispy texture.  Lazzaroni all-natural Classic Bruschette (the plural of bruschetta) are made with high quality Italian wheat and Italian olive oil for the exact desired taste and crispness.
 
Enjoy Lazzaroni Bruschette traditionally and simply as Italian snacking bread, with dips, cheese or as the perfect base for prepared appetizers and meals, such as Beemster Extra Aged Cheese Crostini.  Lazzaroni Classic Bruschette are also great with cocktails.

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