from the Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese by Tenaya Darlington
Ever think, "If I were I cheese, what would I be?" Well then you're sure in luck!
1. Grab a copy of the "House of Cheese"
2. Find the cheese most like the person you're looking to gift.
3. Explore the book for a perfect pairing or ask our cheesemongers for other suggestions.
4. Give an incredibly thoughtful gift and wait for the cheesy smiles!
Ricotta - the kid sister of the family: sweet, likable, and amenable to anything, p.34, Olive Oil & Sea Salt
Mozzarella - a true baby face, round and soft with a sweet character, p.34, Di Bruno Bros Pesto
Weybridge - the baby of the family, diminutive and gentle, p.111, Tait Farm Strawberry Rhubarb Conserve
Ardrahan - feisty but comforting, like the perfect mother-in-law, p.142, Roasted Almonds & Lomo
Berkswell - a stoic figure with a biscuity crust and a firm interior, p.44, Pear Mostarda
Chiriboga Blue - a saintly, soft blue that embodies purity in taste and texture, p.233, Rare Bird Chocolate Raspberry Preserves
Pt Reyes Blue - a salty bloke, well-loved for his punchy attitude and burger-friendly vibe, p.239, Tonewood Maple Syrup
Rogue Smokey - burly, outdoorsy blue with bacon-like appeal, p.239, Dulce de Leche
Cabrales - a big, bad blue, fierce enough to make grown men cry, p.233, Fig and Acacia Honey Jam
Pleasant Ridge Reserve - a titan of American cheese, most likely to be president, p.128, Honey Roasted Pecans
Shellbark Sharp II - sparky, edgy, a long-haired type with attitude, p.80, Bee Raw Buckwheat Honey
Reading Raclette - an idealist of a cheese with strong flavor and a sense of mission, p.129, Tishbi Onion Cabernet Spread
Harbison - a sexy librarian’s cheese, all horn rims and whispers, p.96, Speck & Toffee Cashews
La Tur - a jetsetter who only sleeps in silk, p.104, Amarena Cherries
Idiazabal - an enthralling romantic who prefers the smoking table in the back, p.49, Jamon Serrano
Foja de Noce - a gentleman dandy in a tweed suit, p.184, Truffle Honey
St. Nectaire - a brooding tween, funky but still too young to wear high heels, p.154, Grapefruit Mamalade
Mont St. Francis - a tough girl who likes hiking boots and bourbon, p.151, Bathtub Gin’s Peaches and Cream Jam
Grand Old Man - this one’s for Mad Men fans: a gentleman’s cheese, best served with olives and a Martini, p.191, Cerignola Olives
Tomme de Savoie - the ultimate boy scout, full of character, p.135, Cornichons & Pate de Campagne
