The spherical shape and bright red wax coating make Edam one of the most recognized imported cheeses. Made from skimmed cows milk, Edam is smooth and supple with a slight aftertaste.
This very special light Gouda cheese is imported from Holland, the homeland of Goudas. Holland Gouda Light is a lower calorie yet flavorful cheese that goes well with crackers, fruit and California white wine. Our favorite with this cheese is a Chardonnay by Cakebread Cellars. Tangy, mild and firm, you will love this light Gouda from Holland.
Country: Holland Milk: Cow Rind: Brown and smokey flavored considered the most delicious part of the cheese Aging: 12-18 months Recommended wines: Hearty red wines Consistency: Stringy and meltable Taste: Like smoked nuts Brand name: Westland Rennet: Enzymes
All Dutch exporters pack extra aged Gouda. But Rembrandt extra aged Gouda, like his namesake, stands out from all the rest. Competing against over 1,800 cheeses at the prestigious 2002 Nantwich International Cheese Show UK, Rembrandt was awarded the coveted H.T Webb Trophy for Best Continental Cheese. Rembrandt also garnered the First Place award in the Best Dutch Cheese class. But what makes Rembrandt so special? Like Rembrandt Van Rijn, whose use of light and color remains a testament to the creative impulse K.H De Jongs cheesemakers have melded the best old-world aging practices with modern quality controls to produce a consistently superb and artfully delicious extra aged gouda. While some producers force age their Gouda, De Jongs cheesemakers would never stoop to such a practice. The cheese will grace your table just as Rembrandts timeless portraits and etchings remain a standard against which all artists can be judged.
Its name - Vincent - refers to the famous Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh. This new cheese is the latest Dutch masterpiece to feature this artists name. The brush strokes in its sunflower logo reflect one of Van Goghs best-known works. Vincent has a tangy, rich, refined flavor that makes it perfect for cooking, grating, adding to salads, filling a sandwich or serving as a snack.
