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	Appenzeller, Extra Aged - $25.95/lb Richly flavored cow's milk cheese from the canton of Appenzell. One of the trio of cheeses used in a classic fondue recipe, this ripe cheese has a wonderful bite and "chocolately-ness".
	Bucheron - $24.95/lb Goat's milk from the Loire valley
	Cave Aged Gruyere - $21.95/lb A raw cow's milk cheese from Switzerland. As the cheese ages, the potassium lactate crystallizes, as do the natural minerals, giving a light crunchy texture to go with the deep nutty taste.
	Cotswold - $20.95/lb An English classic, Cotswold is a double Gloucester cheddar flavored with chives and onions.
	Epoisse de Bourgogne - $29.95/ea, $45.95/lb Washed rind, unpasteurized cow's milk cheese from the Burgundy region of France. This sublime diskshaped cheese is washed with Marc de Bourgogne, which gives this creamy, "gooey" cheese a mouthful of earthy flavor. Berthaut is possibly the greatest producer of this exotic cheese.
	Ewephoria - $22.95/lb Eighteen month extra aged Dutch sheep's milk cheese. Same crunchy crystal texture and flavors as seen in Old Amsterdam and Prima Donna.
	Fougerus- $28.95/lb, $44.95/ea Made in the heart of the Brie region of France, Fougeru exudes the classic terroir quality of the region. A rich buttery cheese dominated by truffle and mushroom flavors.
	Fromage D'Affinois - $18.95/lb A mild elegant double crème from France, this cheese has just a hint of sweetness. This soft ripening cheese has almost three times as much calcium as Brie.
	Gruyere - $16.95/lb The cheese of Switzerland, Gruyere has a predominantly nutty flavor with fruity undertones. It is a hard cheese with a very smooth texture.
	Humboldt Fog - $29.95/lb Goat's milk cheese made by Mary Keehn of Cypress Grove Chevre in McKinleyville, California. Soft-ripened with a layer of vegetable ash in the center and along the exterior of the cheese. Tangy in flavor, with a satisfying soft creaminess on the palate. Won Best Goat's Milk Cheese at the American Cheese Society's Conference in 2003.
	Memoire - $39.99/lb Newly arrived from our Dutch friends this is a sensational cow's milk and Truffle cheese. Rich buttery texture, like classic Gouda's have, with the intoxicating aromas and flavors of mixed truffles.
	Montery Jack, Jalapeno - $16.95/lb Our recipe (from Monterey) and perfected by the Vella Family in Sonoma, Ca where they have been making Jack cheese since 1930. This "real" Jack's high moisture content gives this cheese a creamy soft texture resembling mozzarella but finishes with a bite. Each wheel is hand rolled.
	Mountain Gorgonzola - $21.95/lb A naturally sweet (dolce) blue from northern Italy. This gorgeous blue gets its sweetness from both spring and early summer milk from highland pastures vs. winter milk (cows eating dry hay/feed) that produces a more "piquante" (sharp) blue bite.
	Mt. Tam - $19.95/ea, 35.95/lb Triple crème, soft ripening organic cow's milk cheese made by Sue Conley of the Cow Girl Creamery in Pt. Reyes Station, Marin. Delicate flavor with a pleasant, subtle rind.
	Old Amsterdam - $19.95/lb One and one half years old, this Dutch Gouda (pronounced "how-duh"), has a flavor that balances between Cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano. This cheese has a texture that is rich and creamy in the front of the mouth, and has a "crunch" character towards the finish. Produced exclusively by the Westland family.
	Old Quebec Cheddar - $23.95/lb 8 year-old cheddar from Quebec. Sharp, with a hint of fruit flavor, plus a bit of crunch from the calcium lactate crystals.
	Ossau Iraty Istara - $29.95/lb An A.O.C (Appellation D'Origin Controlee) French cheese. Made from pasteurized sheep's milk from the Pyrenees (Southwestern France) along the border of Spain, in the valley of Ossau. Delicate in both flavor and texture, neither too "herdy" in aroma or taste, but with a distinct sheep flavor. Semi-soft pate goes wide on the palate with a rich, buttery character, and a savory, toffee flavor lingering on the finish.
	Parmigiano Reggiano - $28.95/lb Unpasteurized 3 year old "Rocca" Parmigiano-Reggiano. Rocca selects the best young wheels (18 months by law) of Parmigiano Reggiano, marks them with his stamp and sets them aside for custom aging. Enjoy this cheese's intense, piquant, pineapple taste as it melts in your mouth.
	Pecorino di Vino - $29.95/lb A sheep's milk cheese from Tuscany washed in the local village wine. This rustic artisian cheese still retains some of the nuttiness you would expect from a Pecorino but is quickly followed by a sharp wine flavor.
	Red Hawk - $24.95/ea, $35.95/lb Triple crème, washed rind cheese made by Sue Conley of the Cow Girl Creamery in Pt. Reyes Station, Marin. Made from organic cow's milk and crème fraiche. Won Best of Show at the American Cheese Society's Conference in 2003. Soft, creamy, with a meaty flavor.
	Roaring 40's Blue - $20.95/lb This Australian Cheese is named after the winds that blow across the 40th Parallel.
	Roquefort, Papillon - $36.95/lb The Papillon brand of Roquefort is one of the most respected producers from France. Having received the favor of the Les Confienes des Chevaliers du Taste Fromage de France (The Knights of the Cheese Table).
	Stilton, Colston Basset - $29.95/lb A very rich and heavy crème cow's milk cheese with a powerful blue marbling throughout. Aged 3 to 4 months, this Stilton has flavors of mushroom and truffle to add to the complexity of its blue vein.
	Taleggio - $18.95/lb A wonderful wash rind cow's milk cheese from Lombardy, Italy. Soft (brie like) texture that has a fresh, doughy, yeasty aromas, and light tangy finish.