Hello All,
When we were in Italy this summer we fell in love with the food. I am wanting to order some Parmigianno cheese. Does anyone have experience with this and would you mind sharing a website (or other contact info) with me. Not too concerned about prices, just want the cheese! YUMMMMM!!
Parmiggiano Reggiano, the king of all cheeses, is imported into this country. Most major supermarkets should be able to get it for you. If your local ones can't, see if there is a specialty food store anywhere nearby.
I notice Jodie lives in Wyoming, though.
Not to stereotype a state, but it might be hard to find more than Kraft or Stella.
Here's one suggestion.
Thanks Fellas,
and yes, Wyoming has some import stores but they are not plentiful and I have looked at shops I've been in they have Parmigianno but NOT the REAL thing. Thanks for the suggestion Doug.
I guess if all else fails I'll just have to go back to get a wheel. : )
If you do go online to order, be sure to get some balsamic vinegar from Modena. Try it on the cheese!
I didn't mean to disparage Wyoming. Italy (apart from Florence) has lousy steak.
LOL NO offense taken. You're quite right our population is sparse and too many specialty stores would go broke. Jackson and some of the smaller resort towns have then and I'm sure could order for me but online is easier. AND you are absolutely right the Bisteca Firointina (sure I mutilated that spelling)was WONDERFUL!! especially after 6 days with no red meat.
Thanks again! and I will order the vinegar as well
I can attest for the quality of Zabars.....great store...for a short time I lived close to it.
Believe it or not, Amazon.com has great specialty foods...I've been buying special italian pasta from them (like pici and bucatini) and have found other items there that are sometimes hard to find (even within 10 miles of the gourmet ghetto of Berkeley)..just for grins I checked out the parmigianno reggiano and they had a 2 lb wheel that was aged 28 months..less than $50 not counting shipping...they had cut pieces at around $10.
In NYC there is a place called Artisinal, they import more cheeze then anyone else and you can buy online. I guarantee whatever you order from them will be top notch. They charge $28/ lb, for the streavecchia is aged for the longest time, its nuttier then a younger parm, its a normal price. The Reggiano is younger, I think 18 months, I like that one better, so check that out!
http://www.artisanalcheese.com/
You can also try Murrays but I think Artisinal is better.
Thanks everyone. I gotta telly I am now a Parmigianno junkie!! Gotta have a fix. Ordering tomrrow.
Jodie
We have found parmigianno reggiano cheese at Sams Club and BJ's in Florida perhaps you can find it there as well. We bought 12 lbs of the cheese in Civita at the market in 2006 and brought it home. We are going to Italy again in 2010 and you can bet my husband will be bringing some home again.
Just go on the internet and order. A good quality will run about $18-$20/pound. Buy chunck verses grated or shredded as it will keep longer and not dry out as quickly. Joe
Always bring some back with us when we visit Italy but Costco also sells it. We, too, love parm. reg. with bal. vinegar sprinkled on it. You can save the rind from the cheese and use it in soups! I freeze the rind until I am ready to use it.
What a great idea for the rind!! Thanks. I tried Sam's and struck out, but we will be in Billings in a couple weeks and I'll check out Costco then. In the meantime I've ordered. We brought back about 3-4 pounds but it's nearly gone and as I said we are now junkies!!
Thanks everyone!
I highly recommend www.zingermans.com
They're based in Ann Arbor, MI, where I went to grad school. They can be a bit pricey, but they are a highly selective importer of really delicious products from around the world, especially Europe. And if you ever find yourself in Ann Arbor, they'll give you tons of free samples if you stop by the store.
As a native New Yorker, I can also vouch for Zabar's and Murray's. All good choices - I just wanted to suggest another one!
Hi Jodie:
While I am unable to personally vouch for the product, Costco.com is offering an Italian four cheese variety selection which includes imported Parmigianno. Perhaps a fun and different option for holiday appetizers?
Take care.
