Just thinking about this assortment of four half-pound cuts of wonderful Dutch cheeses makes our mouths water. The Dutch are world famous for their cheesemaking prowess and these selections will show you why.

• Extra Aged Gouda: Ripened for a full 18 months to develop a nutty, caramel-like flavor, this is the Gouda the Dutch keep for themselves! It is always a crowd pleaser.
• Leyden: Dotted with cumin seeds, it is the rye bread of the cheese world. Wonderfully firm texture.<li><b>Dorothea: A real specialty and an igourmet.com exclusive, this wonderful goat's milk cheese flavored with potato skins and basil oil will send your taste buds into fits of pleasure! Even people who claim to dislike goat cheeses love this one.
• Maasdam: Originally created in Norway, then perfected in Holland, Maasdam is Dutch for baby swiss. This cheese offers a sweet, nutty flavor with a wonderfully tangy aftertaste.

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Eighteen pound logs of Smoked Gouda are produced in Holland in some of the world's most modern, computerized dairy plants. Yet, the cheese is still smoked in ancient brick ovens over smoldering hickory chip embers. Available natural or flavored, this cylindrically shaped cheese is perfect for impromptu picnics, party platters or midnight snacks. Note: the brown, smoky rind is not only edible, it's the best part of the cheese!<ul><li>Made from pasteurized cow's milk.

Photo depicts whole 6 lb. form of cheese.

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Eighteen pound logs of Smoked Gouda are produced in Holland in some of the world's most modern, computerized dairy plants. Yet, the cheese is still smoked in ancient brick ovens over smoldering hickory chip embers. Available natural or flavored, this cylindrically shaped cheese is perfect for impromptu picnics, party platters or midnight snacks. Note: the brown, smoky rind is not only edible, it's the best part of the cheese!

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.<li>Photo depicts whole 6 lb. form of cheese.<li>We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Varieties sold separately.

This smoked cheese comes from Mragowo, the northeastern-most part of Poland, home to the Mazurian Lake district. A longtime summer resort area for well-to-do Poles, Mragowo is also noted for its lush farms and robust dairy production. Damski, which is naturally smoked over wood embers, is a semi-soft variety with a pleasant, sweet flavor combined with the typical qualities of any smoked cheese. Its burnt rind and smoky aroma make it one of our favorite specialties from Poland.<ul><li>Made from pasteurized cow's milk.<li>Photo depicts whole 7 lb. form of cheese.<li>We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.

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Finally, after scouring the Netherlands for a premium producer with the foresight to seriously age his gouda, we have found our man. Though our other two aged goudas are incredible products, this one simply has to be tasted to be believed. Aged for a full five years, this gouda is both intense and complex. Like a fine wine, maturity has been generous to this gouda, lending it nuances other cheeses only dream of. A beguiling array of flavors tease the taste buds and leave you wanting more of this very special item. <ul><li>Made from pasteurized cow's milk.

Photo depicts half of a 20 lb. wheel of cheese.

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On our last trip to Holland, one of our Dutch suppliers informed us that Holland is the one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. This fact, combined with the fact that thirty percent of the land in The Netherlands is under sea-level, makes organic agriculture particularly vital for this country, considering that traditional agriculture is one of the biggest polluters of inland waterways. This cheese is very similar to our Farmer Gouda in type, age, and flavor. It is, however, made from organic milk, sourced from cows that are not given any antibiotics, hormones, or growth factors. They graze on fields and eat grains that have not been treated with chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. The natural goodness of the Dutch countryside shines through in the resulting cheese.<ul><li>Made from pasteurized cow's milk.<li>Photo depicts whole 6 lb. form of cheese.

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Also known as "King Christian," this Danish specialty cheese is made from partially skimmed cow's milk and is flavored with caraway seeds. This addition gives Danbo a warm, familiar taste, reminiscent of rye bread. Similar in concept to Dutch Leyden, although with a springier texture, Danbo is a festive cheese that is always a hit at parties. It partners very well with beer and wine, especially when served with dark breads, such as pumpernickel.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 18 lb. form of cheese.<li>We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Incredibly smooth, buttery texture and delightfully mild, nutty flavor make Gouda a delicious complement to fruit. Created by accident centuries ago in Holland, our pale yellow cheese is sealed in red wax for freshness - an impressive gift. Net wt. 1 lb. 12 oz.

This cheese has been called the Dutch Gouda with an Italian flair. A relatively new cheese from the Netherlands, Parrano is aged for five months to develop the nutty taste of Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, while maintaining the firm, smooth texture of a young Gouda. This marriage of characteristics brings you the best of both worlds. The cheese is full of flavor, yet it is easy to cut, grate, and melt. Parrano is also reminiscent of extra aged Gouda or Old Amsterdam.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 20 lb. form of cheese.
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The geographical region encompassing the former country of Flanders contains two Belgian provinces, present-day Nord (France), and the southern part of Zeeland (Holland) known as Zeeuws-Vlaanderen ("Sealandic Flanders"). This area is very well known for flax, a useful flowering plant that grows wild throughout Europe, but is especially abundant in Flanders. Famous throughout history, flax was used by the ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations to make paper and linen. Today it is still used to make linseed oil and printing ink.

The recipe for this cheese from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen dates back many centuries. Its name means "Flax Cheese", owing not to an ingredient but to the plant that dominates the local countryside. Still made in an old-fashioned manner, in the Middle Ages it was quite popular and always served at the annual <i>oogstfeest (Flemish harvest festival). Similar to Gouda but richer, creamier and deeper yellow in color, Vlaskaas' purple rind distinguishes it from all other cheeses.

Gold medal winner at the 2004 World Championship Cheese Contest.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 8 lb. form of cheese.
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