Holland

Cumin seeds are added before this cheese is cured, imparting fragrance, flavor, and a slight dryness to the texture.

Creamy, semi-firm and crystalline, Old Amsterdam is a classically-made cow’s milk Gouda aged for 1 year. Typically, aged Dutch Goudas begin to turn nutty with caramel or butterscotch notes, this aged Gouda is no exception. Serve at room temperature with almonds and crisp apples, when in season.

The addition of dried red hot chili peppers provides a nice flavor contrast to the mild and creamy flavor of this Edam.

Smoked and processed, this cheese from Holland is perfect for snacking or cooking. The texture is creamy and the flavor is mild with a hint of smoke.

This award-winning Gouda is aged for five months and has a flavor balance of piquant and sweet caramel notes.

The toffee notes and caramel flavor of this amber colored cheese exemplify what the aging process can do to enhance the agreeable flavors of a young Gouda, and provide the characteristics of a fine, aged Holland Gouda.

A crowd pleasing Gouda, aged for a minimum of 18 months. Its flavors are intense, robust, and earthy with notes of nuts and caramel. The tyrosine crystals add a nice crunch to every bite.

Parrano is made as a modified Gouda recipe that has been changed to incorporate elements of Italian style cheesemaking. The resulting flavor and texture forms a mid ground between gouda and parmesan. Parrano has enough flavor to be appealing to a connoisseur, yet simple enough for a beginner; a real crowd pleaser.

This cheese has a delicate, citrus tanginess, milky sweetness and firm, but creamy, texture. It is perfect in salads, melted on toast or tossed with cooked vegetables.

Edam is one of the most famous Dutch cheeses, traditionally produced in a ball shape.  It is named after the small Dutch town of Edam where it was first produced. Now produced all over Holland, Edam is a young, mild cheese that is somewhat spicier than mild Gouda.