Producer Highlight: Quattro Portoni

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Quattro Portoni is an Italian cheese maker specializing in water buffalo milk cheeses. A 4th generation family with a herd of approximately 900 water buffalo. It's a really cool farm and creamery, where every aspect of the production chain is managed internally, with some serious quality control.  We recently received two incredible and distinct cheeses from them: Casatica & Campi, available in the case this week.

Casatica 

This soft and slightly gooey cheese can be taken in either a sweet or savory direction.

Mongers note: If going savory, pair with mushrooms & earthy flavors. Suggestion: wild mushroom omelet or toast. This cheese craves crunchy bread and a little bit of greens. Taking the sweet route? Serve a slice with a little dulce de leche on a shortbread cookie.  Absolutely rich and delectable.

Campi 

Made from pasteurized milk and fennel seed.

Mongers note: This cheese can be intense to eat on its own. This is amazing grated on top of pole bean & tomato salad or stuffed into pasta.