September 2007 Update - New Cheeses!
Greetings Cheese & Gourmet Lovers!
Here's a quick update on what's new in the cheese and gourmet "department" at Dilly Cafe:
CHEESE
Halloumi - a Greek frying cheese - put it on a griddle or sautee and serve warm & gooey
Goat Brie - creamy and not too gamey
Cave Aged Emmenthaler - "Real" Swiss with great flavor
Billy Blue Truffles - we take billy blue cheese and roasted garlic to make an awesome cheese truffle, covered with herbs de Provence. Great for a cheese display.
Gethsemeni Trappist Cheeses - both the aged and smoked - made in Kentucky by Trappist monks. They also make incredible fudge - which we have too!
Kenny's Cheeses - these Kentucky farmstead cheeses have really taken off. Up until now I've mostly avoided flavored cheese - as the ubiquitous varieties tend to be rubbery and tasteless. Kenny's is made with raw milk in small batches - and we buy direct to ensure freshness. Currently in stock: Chipotle colby, St. Gerome washed rind, peppercorn asiago, tomato basil cheddar, garlic paprika jack, bleu gouda, Kentucky blue (a washed rind, soft & mild blue).
Asiago Fresco - a new find at a recent food show - soft, mild with fruity flavor. Imported from Italy, great with white wines.
Australian Feta in oil with herbs (similar to the one in the tin that became unavailable)
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OLIVES
Three varieties of organic - kalamata, green and greek mix
French Oil cured black olives Provencale
French Green olives Provencale
Blue cheese olives packed in oil (very delicious and the cheese maintains its great flavor)
Almond stuffed green olives - still nice and crunchy with great flavor
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Go-Withs
Pear & Port Fool - from the same great guy who makes our cranberry fool - great on blue cheese or with baked brie.
Italian dry salami - mold rind and paper wrap - authentico!
Precut procuitto and Serrano jamon (Spanish cured ham)
Chorizo - mild and spicy
Sweet Olive Oil Tortas - Spanish handmade rounds of goodness with a sprinkle of sugar and fennel seed. These make for great snacking on their own and make a unique presentation with cheese boards.
Wine Wafers - thin, crispy melt in your mouth rounds meant to accompany wines. Three kinds - one for champagne, one for whites, one for reds. Nice packaging makes them ideal for hostess gifts. A New York Fancy Food Show find.
Australian Fruit Pastes - three flavors to enhance your cheese presentations. Also make a great hostess gift with a bit of cheese.
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OTHER GREAT STUFF
Madison's Gelato - made right here in Cincinnati by Matt Madison. Gelato has less butterfat than traditional ice cream. We also carry Matt's sorbets - my favorite is lemon basil - yum!
CHIPS & DIPS
A brand new item - the chips come in two flavors - flax & sesame or coconut and flax. Nutty and crisp, a great accompaniment for their salsas - all non-tomato based with fresh ingredients & great flavor:
Spinach artichoke
pistachio roasted pepper
Mediterranean medley
spinach avocado
queso completo
POPCORN
In my travels I discovered a hulless popcorn made by a family in Sunman Indiana. Tiny kernels mean less hull - virtually hull-less. This is their microwave product - easy and delicious.
TRUFFLE SALT
Imported from Italy - a little goes a long way. A must for the pantry of every truffle lover.
New Blue Crab Bay Items
Blue Crab Bay's two bloody mary mixes have been a staple here for many years. This year they've launched three new items we just had to have:
- lump crabmeat - bonus - it's shelf stable until opened - no more wasted crab meat from sitting in the fridge too long.
-Crab cheeseball kit - everything you need for two lump crab cheeseballs 'cept the cream cheese
-Shrimp cheeseball kit - ditto!
ANGELIC GOURMET
These are double dipped double pretezels that are evil to eat and great to give away to someone whose thighs you'd like to see made larger:) We've carried these before - and they're back by popular demand. Beware of knock-offs - these are made with quality chocolate and are worth every calorie.
ROTHSCHILD SALE
We're thinning the herd. Unfortunately Rothschild has decided to peddle their wares in grocery stores, so we're cutting back to standard best sellers. Many (most?) of our Rothschild stock is on sale for 20% off. Best sellers exempted - sorry - but it's a great opportunity to stock up on some of your favorites for less than the grocery stores charge.
See you soon at Dilly Cafe Wines & Gourmet!
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Here's a quick update on what's new in the cheese and gourmet "department" at Dilly Cafe:
CHEESE
Halloumi - a Greek frying cheese - put it on a griddle or sautee and serve warm & gooey
Goat Brie - creamy and not too gamey
Cave Aged Emmenthaler - "Real" Swiss with great flavor
Billy Blue Truffles - we take billy blue cheese and roasted garlic to make an awesome cheese truffle, covered with herbs de Provence. Great for a cheese display.
Gethsemeni Trappist Cheeses - both the aged and smoked - made in Kentucky by Trappist monks. They also make incredible fudge - which we have too!
Kenny's Cheeses - these Kentucky farmstead cheeses have really taken off. Up until now I've mostly avoided flavored cheese - as the ubiquitous varieties tend to be rubbery and tasteless. Kenny's is made with raw milk in small batches - and we buy direct to ensure freshness. Currently in stock: Chipotle colby, St. Gerome washed rind, peppercorn asiago, tomato basil cheddar, garlic paprika jack, bleu gouda, Kentucky blue (a washed rind, soft & mild blue).
Asiago Fresco - a new find at a recent food show - soft, mild with fruity flavor. Imported from Italy, great with white wines.
Australian Feta in oil with herbs (similar to the one in the tin that became unavailable)
------------------------
OLIVES
Three varieties of organic - kalamata, green and greek mix
French Oil cured black olives Provencale
French Green olives Provencale
Blue cheese olives packed in oil (very delicious and the cheese maintains its great flavor)
Almond stuffed green olives - still nice and crunchy with great flavor
----------------------------
Go-Withs
Pear & Port Fool - from the same great guy who makes our cranberry fool - great on blue cheese or with baked brie.
Italian dry salami - mold rind and paper wrap - authentico!
Precut procuitto and Serrano jamon (Spanish cured ham)
Chorizo - mild and spicy
Sweet Olive Oil Tortas - Spanish handmade rounds of goodness with a sprinkle of sugar and fennel seed. These make for great snacking on their own and make a unique presentation with cheese boards.
Wine Wafers - thin, crispy melt in your mouth rounds meant to accompany wines. Three kinds - one for champagne, one for whites, one for reds. Nice packaging makes them ideal for hostess gifts. A New York Fancy Food Show find.
Australian Fruit Pastes - three flavors to enhance your cheese presentations. Also make a great hostess gift with a bit of cheese.
------------------------
OTHER GREAT STUFF
Madison's Gelato - made right here in Cincinnati by Matt Madison. Gelato has less butterfat than traditional ice cream. We also carry Matt's sorbets - my favorite is lemon basil - yum!
CHIPS & DIPS
A brand new item - the chips come in two flavors - flax & sesame or coconut and flax. Nutty and crisp, a great accompaniment for their salsas - all non-tomato based with fresh ingredients & great flavor:
Spinach artichoke
pistachio roasted pepper
Mediterranean medley
spinach avocado
queso completo
POPCORN
In my travels I discovered a hulless popcorn made by a family in Sunman Indiana. Tiny kernels mean less hull - virtually hull-less. This is their microwave product - easy and delicious.
TRUFFLE SALT
Imported from Italy - a little goes a long way. A must for the pantry of every truffle lover.
New Blue Crab Bay Items
Blue Crab Bay's two bloody mary mixes have been a staple here for many years. This year they've launched three new items we just had to have:
- lump crabmeat - bonus - it's shelf stable until opened - no more wasted crab meat from sitting in the fridge too long.
-Crab cheeseball kit - everything you need for two lump crab cheeseballs 'cept the cream cheese
-Shrimp cheeseball kit - ditto!
ANGELIC GOURMET
These are double dipped double pretezels that are evil to eat and great to give away to someone whose thighs you'd like to see made larger:) We've carried these before - and they're back by popular demand. Beware of knock-offs - these are made with quality chocolate and are worth every calorie.
ROTHSCHILD SALE
We're thinning the herd. Unfortunately Rothschild has decided to peddle their wares in grocery stores, so we're cutting back to standard best sellers. Many (most?) of our Rothschild stock is on sale for 20% off. Best sellers exempted - sorry - but it's a great opportunity to stock up on some of your favorites for less than the grocery stores charge.
See you soon at Dilly Cafe Wines & Gourmet!
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