Top Pick Of The Week

October 31, 2006
Updated March 2009

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Texas Sampler
Mozzarella Company makes 35 artisan cheeses. The selection above, Smoked Scamorza, Basil Caciotta and Ancho Chile Caciotta, can be purchased as the Texas Sampler.
WHAT IT IS: Artisan Italian-style, Mexican and other cheeses, made in Dallas, Texas.
WHY IT’S DIFFERENT: Classic styles with a fresh point-of-view and some innovative spins.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Palate-dazzling flavors that remain in memory years after the cheese has been tasted. It’s the reason these cheeses have been winning awards for 20 years.
WHERE TO BUY IT: MozzCo.com.


Mozzarella Company:
Much More Than Mozzarella

Page 5: Samplers & Gift Baskets

 

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Cheese Samplers & Gift Baskets

Can’t decide? Mozzarella Company abets decision-making with a selection of samplers and gift baskets. Our favorites:

  • Five Favorites Basket. Five of the award-winning cheeses in a broad spectrum of flavors: a ball of fresh Mozzarella, a Mozzarella Roll filled with chopped green olives, a round of Fresh Goat Cheese topped with herbs of Provence, a wedge of mild Ancho Chile Caciotta and a wedge of bold and nutty goat’s milk Montasio. $65.00, shipping included.
  • Cheese Lover’s Basket.  All of the above plus 1/2 pound each of Crème Fraîche and fresh Ricotta, a Smoked Scamorza and a Mascarpone Torta with Basil Pesto and Pine Nuts. $105.00, shipping included.
  • Ultimate BasketUltimate Basket (photo at right). All of the preceding and more. A grand assortment of 12 award-winning cheeses that would make a marvelous cheese tray at a party. A ball of fresh Mozzarella, two Mozzarella Rolls (Basil Pesto and Sundried Tomato), two rounds of Fresh Goat Cheese (plain and herbs of Provence), a mini-wheel of regular Caciotta, a wedge of Ancho Chile Caciotta, a wedge of Montasio, a piece of Smoked Scamorza and a Mascarpone Torta with Basil Pesto and Pine Nuts. Also included are fresh Ricotta, plus Crème Fraîche to pour over fruits and desserts, a knife and an assortment of crackers and toasts. $155.00, shipping included.
  • Goat Lover’s Sampler. Three pieces of mild, Fresh Goat Cheese (one plain, one topped with herbs of Provence and one with cracked black pepper), one wedge of Montasio and two wedges of goat’s milk Caciotta (one Basil, one Ancho Chile). $65.00, shipping included.
  • Texas Sampler. One pound each of Basil Caciotta and Ancho Chile Caciotta and a Smoked Scamorza. $50.00, shipping included. Photo at top of page.
  • South Of The Border. Your favorite Mexican food enthusiast will love this selection: Queso Fresco, a ball of Queso Oaxaca, a Queso Blanco with Chiles, a wedge of Ancho Chile Caciotta and a wedge of Mexican Oregano Caciotta. $65.00, shipping included.
  • Wine And Cheese Party (see photo on Page 7). Four delicious cheeses: Fresh Goat Cheese topped with herbs of Provence, Ancho Chile Caciotta, Mozzarella Roll filled with chopped green olives and Deep Ellum Blue, a creamy, earthy blue cheese. A dozen wine glass charm markers are included. $65.00,* shipping included.

Note: When looking at the Cheese Sampler page of the company website, there’s an arrow at the lower right side that takes you to the second page of cheese samplers. It’s easy to miss.

 

*Prices and product availability are verified at publication but are subject to change. Shipping is additional. These items are offered by a third party and THE NIBBLE has no relationship with them. Purchase information is provided as a reader convenience.

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