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Murray's Cheese
Picnic in a Box! (Serves 10)
$132.95 Assortment

$16.95

May 28 2013 - May 30 2013

This is finger-food at it's finest. While you're prepping this weekend's BBQ spread or picnic, save yourself the trip to the butcher and cheesemonger with an assortment from one of the country’s top specialty shops delivered to you in time for the game. There’s cave-aged cheddar and nutty Gruyere, delicate manchego and creamy Camembert, dried apricots and peppery salami, crunchy crackers and prosciutto from one of the premier artisans in the nation.

Here's what you get:

  • 1/2 lb of Quicke’s cheddar
  • 1/2 lb of Gruyère
  • 1/2 lb of chèvre
  • 1/2 lb of manchego
  • 1/2 lb of Camembert
  • 1/2 lb of dried apricots
  • 5.3 oz of Crackerthins
  • 4 oz of Marcona almonds
  • 6 oz of Olli Salami
  • One 5 oz package of Urban Oven crackers
  • 3 oz of La Quercia Prosciutto
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Murray's Cheese New York, NY

Murray's Cheese, owned by Rob Kaufelt, is not only one of the country's oldest cheese distributors, but also one of its finest affineurs, or cheese finishers. Cheesemakers from around the world entrust their wares to Murray's, which fine-tunes and finishes them in the company's Greenwich Village caves.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 28 2013 - May 30 2013

All of Murray's cheeses are cut to order and wrapped in cheese paper. This cheese will be shipped overnight and specially packaged in a box with an insulated liner designed to prevent damage. All perishable orders are packed with non-toxic, re-useable frozen gel packs. Murray's ships Tuesday through Thursday. After your order is processed, you will receive an email from Gilt Taste notifying you of the ship date.

 

Why We Love It

Tony Bourdain and Alice Waters both love Murray's Cheese. Thanks to Murray's famous cheese caves, where an affineur (a procedure specialist) brushes wheels with wines and beers, turns them, and wraps them in various leaves. The result? Some of the best cheese in the country.

You Need to Know

What's Included

  • 1/2 lb of Quicke’s cheddar
  • 1/2 lb of Gruyère
  • 1/2 lb of chèvre
  • 1/2 lb of manchego
  • 1/2 lb of Camembert
  • 1/2 lb of dried apricots
  • 5.3 oz of Crackerthins
  • 4 oz of Marcona almonds
  • 6 oz of Olli Salami
  • One 5 oz package of Urban Oven crackers
  • 3 oz of La Quercia Prosciutto

Use and Care

  • Arrives prepared
  • Refrigerate upon arrival
  • Murray's recommends taking cheese out of the fridge an hour before eating - it is best enjoyed at room temperature
  • Re-wrap unfinished cheese back in the cheese paper or wax paper and store in the refrigerator
  • Murray's recommends the vegetable crisper, slightly warmer and moister than the rest of the fridge, to store your cheese
  • Cheese needs to breathe—do not wrap it in plastic wrap
  • Blue cheese will remain fresh for 14-20 days if properly stored

Freshness and Quality Commitment

This item is final sale and non-returnable. Gilt Taste is committed to offering quality products that are fresh, honest and inspiring.