Did You Know?

June…the perfect month for love and marriage…and cheese is all about both. Certain cheeses love a special accompaniment…sheep cheeses love honey; goat cheeses love the fig. Rich, soft-ripened cow cheeses (St. Andre, Prince LaFontaine) crave chocolate and hard cow cheeses love to be drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

The marriages are endless…cheese and wine, cheese and beer, cheese and Balsamic vinegar, cheese and preserves, nuts, fruit, bread/crackers, greens…and when it comes to the perfect cheese plate, cheese and cheese. Cheese diversity fuels these pairings…so many cheeses, so many options. Carlino’s adoration of cheese diversity allows us to constantly introduce new cheeses and become the cheese’s match-maker.

This month look for the rare Brebis D’Argental, a lush, sheep brie from France. For the ultimate marriage, pair it with one of Carlino’s Truffle Honeys or if you fancy the thick Infused Balsamic Vinegars then match it with Carlino’s Apricot Infused Balsamic Vinegar. This pasteurized French sheep’s milk brie is an ooey-gooey wonder sure to please any crowd.

Another great June addition is Brebis du Pays Basque with Pimento. This is a hard sheep cheese from the Pyrenees, and, if you have a passion for “hot,” drizzle it with Carlino’s Pepperoncini Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This French Basque cheese is pasteurized. It is firm, dense yet creamy. Its flavor is rich, buttery, nutty and fruity with undertones of Pimento.

Stop in this month…explore your options…your next great cheese love is just a taste away and June is the perfect time for that “I do” moment.

-Patty Church
Carlinos’s Executive Cheese Specialist

Dad Goes With Cheese (and Beer)

Father’s Day isn’t just about giving Dad the perfect present. It’s about thanking him for his hard work for the family, caring personality and his cheese-y jokes. That being said, we know Dad is a cheese-y guy who loves cheese and when it comes to perfect pairs, we know that Dad also loves beer. Keeping with that idea, below are the ideal cheese and beer matches for your wonderful Dad.

Beer Type	Carlino’s Cheese
Belgian	Applewood Smoked Cheddar
Bock, Dark Lager or Oktoberfest	Piave
Pale or Amber Ale	Carlino’s Extra Sharp Provolone
Strong Ale	Gorgonzola Picante
Pilsner	Trugole
Wheat Ale	Humboldt Fog
Cream Ale	Fromager D’Affinois
Porter	Picante
Brown Ale	Bellavitano
Stout	Beemster Extra Old
Barley Wine	Cabrales
Lager	St. Angel
Light Lager	French Raclette
Amber Lager	Gran Pecorino Carlino

All perfect for Dad’s special day!

Just Arrived

Summer barbeques are one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful weather, mingle with friends and relatives and most importantly enjoy Carlino’s new Finger Lickn’ Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce!

Our Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce exemplifies the sweet & smoky tomato-based sauces Carlino’s is known for. From ribs to chicken wings, you will not run out of uses for this versatile sauce. It’s Finger Lickn’ good! All Natural & Gluten Free.

And you’re in luck because our new grilling products (burgers, chickens and steaks) have just arrived! We have available a variety of fabulous burgers, chickens, sausages and steak- terrific matches for our Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce. Yum!

Homemade Burgers
Ground Beef Burgers, Bacon n Cheddar Burgers and Black n Bleu Burgers (All certified Angus Beef)

Homemade Steaks
Angus Flat Iron Steaks, Flank Steaks, Certified Angus Rib Eye Steaks, Angus Chuck Pub Steaks, Center cut Angus NY Strip Steaks

Homemade Chicken
Marinated Half Chickens, Italian Herb Wings, Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings, Boneless Chicken Breast

Homemade Sausages
Sweet fennel sausage, Hot Sausage and Sweet Sausage

All ready for the grill! Fun, easy, delicious addition to your summer barbeque!

Pick up some BBQ Sauce HERE

Featured Item

We know that Dad can cut the cheese but can he cut the mustard? Just in time for Father’s Day, these delicious mustards are best when matched with cheese.

Lemon Dill Mustard: Classic Dijon mustard is given a bright dimension with the addition of California fresh lemon juice and zest, as well as fragrant dill. Use in place of tartar sauce on your favorite fish. Add to Carlino’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Carlino’s Balsamic for a salad dressing fit for a gourmand.
**Match with Bellavitano- which has full citrus notes due to the fact that the cows graze on lemon grass. This makes Bellavitano the perfect match for our own Lemon Dill Mustard.

Tangerine Habanero Mustard: Some like it hot & some like it sweet…this delectable mustard is sure to please both palates. Plump and fiery habanero peppers are doused by the addition of juicy & sweet tangerines. Perfect to impart a ying-yang dimension to chicken, pork or beef. Excellent on a turkey sandwich.
**Aged Asiago Cheese adds a terrific dimension to this mustard.

Chipotle Honey Lime Mustard: Golden honey, California fresh lime juice, smoky-sweet & a little bit hot with the finest Dijon Mustard, making this a spread with some serious excitement. Stir into fresh mashed avocado for a “kicky” guacamole or use as a devilish dip for pretzels and chips.
**Match with Rustico Red Pepper Cheese – Its hot red pepper flavor will kick it up another notch.

Sweet Beet & Horseradish Mustard: The marriage of sweet beets and horseradish combined with whole grain gourmet mustard create a must-have pantry item. Excellent served with roast beef, steak, grilled salmon or crab cakes.
**Pair with 3 Year Old Aged Quebec Cheddar – So dry and sour it will make you pucker!

Blueberry Honey Mustard Dip: Our unique honey mustard dip is a delightful mix of clover honey, Michigan blueberries and traditional mustard, creating a truly addictive pretzel dip. Bursting with blueberry and honey flavor, our all natural mustard dip is a great compliment to cheese, poultry and green salads.
**Couple with Etorki Cheese for a sheep milk-y experience.

Strawberry Honey Mustard Dip: Fresh picked strawberries add the perfect sweetness to our simple honey mustard dip. Use as a finishing sauce over grilled chicken. Excellent spread on a turkey sandwich.
**Accompanied by Brie Le Châtelain which has the fresh presence of cauliflower and an earthy real flavor.

Shop our delicious selection of mustards HERE

Recipe

For the King of the family (for a day at least) we offer this recipe for Beet, Orange and Parmigiano Reggiano (the King of all cheeses)

Beet, Orange and Parmigiano-Reggiano Salad
1 pound Carlino’s pickled beets
3 oranges, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons Carlino’s extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
Freshly ground pepper

Yield: 6 portions
Directions:
Arrange beets and orange slices in an attractive overlapping pattern on a large serving platter or on individual plates. Toast walnuts in a pre-heated 350 degree F oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Chop finely and sprinkle over beets and oranges.
Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice and salt. Make ½ cup of thin slivers of Parmigiano-Reggiano with a vegetable peeler. Scatter over the salad. Season with pepper and serve immediately.

All of the above ingredients are available at Carlino’s Markets.

How we prepare our Pickled Beets:
We steam our beets to perfection and then hand slice and add white onions, parsley, salt and pepper, Carlino’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Carlino’s white balsamic.

But please warn Mom… Beets are considered an aphrodisiac!