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Founded by nationally recognized Chef Paul Bertolli, Fra’ Mani is the culmination of his passion for authentic, handcrafted foods. Fra’ Mani is derived from the Italian for “between or among hands” and conveys the message “from our hands to yours.” “Our aim is to create enticing foods that delight and satisfy. We hold ourselves to the highest standard for genuineness, taste, and craft. We are devoted to the handcraft of traditional Italian salumi and to the small batch production of highly unique foods for the high-end retail and foodservice market. We source meat of the highest quality, grown or raised according to sustainable farming practices. We work with family farm groups who are dedicated to the well being of their animals and their land. Our meat comes from animals born and raised in the US and fed 100% vegetarian diets. The animals are raised without antibiotics (ever), and they are never administered added hormones, non-food growth promotants or animal by-products of any kind.” CAPICOLLO # 24460 2 / 3.75 lb Case CLASSIC MORTADELLA # 24466 2 / 6 lb Case ROSEMARY HAM # 24467 2 / 4 lb Case PANCETTA # 24456 3 / 4 lb Case $ 6.37 PER POUND $ 7.60 PER POUND $ 8.30 PER POUND $ 8.27 PER POUND SPECIAL PRICING on listed Fra’ Mani products through December 31, 2015

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Founded by nationally recognized Chef Paul Bertolli, Fra’ Mani is the culmination of his

passion for authentic, handcrafted foods. Fra’ Mani is derived from the Italian for “between

or among hands” and conveys the message “from our hands to yours.”

“Our aim is to create enticing foods that delight and satisfy. We hold ourselves to the

highest standard for genuineness, taste, and craft. We are devoted to the handcraft

of traditional Italian salumi and to the small batch production of highly unique foods

for the high-end retail and foodservice market. We source meat of the highest quality,

grown or raised according to sustainable farming practices. We work with family

farm groups who are dedicated to the well being of their animals and their land. Our

meat comes from animals born and raised in the US and fed 100% vegetarian diets.

The animals are raised without antibiotics (ever), and they are never administered

added hormones, non-food growth promotants or animal by-products of any kind.”CAPICOLLO

# 24460 2 / 3.75 lb Case

CLASSIC MORTADELLA

# 24466 2 / 6 lb CaseROSEMARY HAM

# 24467 2 / 4 lb CasePANCETTA

# 24456 3 / 4 lb Case

$6.37PER POUND

$7.60PER POUND

$8.30PER POUND

$8.27PER POUND

SPECIAL PRICINGon listed Fra’ Mani products

through December 31, 2015

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Our heart-shaped cheesecakes are a decadent, romantic Valentine’s Day dessert. The 9 oz size is perfectly portioned for two, and available in retail or bulk packaging:

• Prepackaged for easy retail merchandising with a 10-day refrigerated shelf life

• Bulk packed for quick finishing in a restaurant or service bakery display case. The simple, elegant presentation of our cakes is ideal to dress up with décor, a dessert sauce, or a textural garnish.

Available by pre-order only. Please contact your sales representative to place your order by Monday, December 28th, for delivery the week of January 18th!

Prepackaged for Retail Description Item # Pack / Size5” Heart Truffle Cheesecake 99415 6 / 9 oz Case5” Heart Strawberry Cheesecake 99416 6 / 9 oz Case5” Heart Huckleberry Cheesecake 99417 6 / 9 oz Case5” Heart Very Berry Cheesecake 99418 6 / 9 oz Case5” Heart New York Cheesecake 99419 6 / 9 oz Case

Bulk Packed for Restaurants & Service BakeriesDescription Item # Pack / SizeBulk 5” Heart Truffle Cheesecake 45841 6 / 9 oz CaseBulk 5” Heart New York Cheesecake 45842 6 / 9 oz CaseBulk Heart New York Cheesecake 45981 1 each

Chuckanut Bay Foods uses only the finest all-natural ingredients—no high fructose corn syrup or partially

hydrogenated oils. We use ingredients from local farms and dairies, ensuring incredible freshness and

exceptional taste. Our cheesecakes are made from scratch with real cream cheese and butter for the best

flavor and texture. Made locally in Ferndale, WA!

We’re taking theconversation online...Join us @petersoncheese

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Creamery 333 is the creation of three friends, each with a different background and field of expertise. Renowned French Affineur Herve Mons, established and award-winning goat cheese maker Arnaud Solandt, and cheese innovator Francois Kerautret, have combined the best of their experience and knowledge to create a new world creamery rooted in old world tradition. All three friends share a common passion for life and good food that is evident in their work. Creamery 333’s mission is to create quality, authentic cheeses that highlight terroir and craftsmanship.

Trivium is the first offering from Creamery 333 and named with a Latin word for a place where three roads meet.

Trivium is a natural rinded goat’s milk cheddar made in Wisconsin and sent to Crown Finish Caves in Brooklyn to age for a minimum of 4 months. Crown Finish Caves is a cheese aging facility located in an 1850s lagering tunnel thirty feet below the street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Benton Brown, alumni from the Academie Opus Caseus training center at Mons, turned the tunnel into a modern affinage facility and cheese cave. Temperature, humidity and airflow are all carefully controlled, and Benton and his team use traditional techniques to bring out the best in each wheel under their care. The ambiance of the cave, wood boards, and hand brushing and turning provided to these cheeses allows Trivium to develop its unique rind and distinctive flavor profile.

# 25943 1 / 10 lb Case

Goat’s milk cheddar • Made in WisconsinAged in Brooklyn, NY for a minimum of 4 months

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Description Item # Pack / Size

Organic Guacamole Tub 09425 6 / 16 oz Case

Authentic Guacamole Tub 14991 6 / 1 lb Case

Organic Guacamole Tub 61587 6 / 8 oz Case

Mild Guacamole 61592 6 / 8 oz Case

Authentic Guacamole 61593 6 / 8 oz Case

Chunky Avacado Pulp 61589 6 / 2 lb Case

It’s Guacamole Time! Yucatan Guacamole is healthy, delicious and made with real Hass avocados from the world’s finest growing regions. Great guacamole starts with great avocados and Yucatan has been producing the highest quality hand scooped guacamole for over 20 years. Enjoy Yucatan Guacamole on your next sandwich, your favorite chip or Mexican dish. For a tailor-made guacamole, Yucatan also offers chunky avocado pulp... Yum-Yum-Fun!

Eat Well Embrace Life Hummus was founded in 2011 with a simple mission: to create premium products that celebrate the idea that good taste and eating well go hand in hand.

Made from the finest ingredients and with the greatest attention to detail, Eat Well Embrace Life has Americanized the hummus category by creating hummus from other beans. What makes them different and better is their commitment to product innovation, resulting in new, exciting flavors with the Wow! taste and healthy attributes you’ve come to expect.

Edamame Hummuswith Red Peppers & Toasted Sesame

# 08035 8 / 10 oz Case

White Bean Hummuswith Roasted Pine Nuts & Herb

# 08036 8 / 10 oz Case

Yellow Lentil Hummuswith Sunflower Seeds & Apricot

# 08468 8 / 10 oz Case

Black Bean Hummuswith Spicy Roasted Corn Relish

# 08469 8 / 10 oz Case

Beet Hummus# 25717 8 / 10 oz Case

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The cheeses of Mifroma Premium, each in their own way, contribute and explain a piece of Swiss history, diversity, tradition, and food culture. All together, they take you on the most exquisite edible tour of Switzerland.

Green Fairy25663 • 1 / 15.4 lb Case

Green Fairy’s hard paste is heavily spiked with tiny specks of herbs, lending it a lively green hue. The first bite reveals that the herbs are fresh - not dried - and of all different kinds. The flavor leaves a breeze of fresh, green, herbaceous notes - even coolness - on the palate.

Heida25664 • 1 / 9 lb Case

Heida is a sturdy mountain cheese crafted of raw milk. This mountain cheese gets a royal treatment from the prestigious Heida white wine, and the flavors dance between rustic and elegant, zingy and sweet.

Cresta25661 • 1 / 10 lb Case

Cresta has a fine, dry rind and a compact paste with a creamy mouthfeel. The cheese is cave-aged for a minimum of one year and is full flavored, with that little kick that makes well matured mountain cheeses so unique and charming.

cEWEtie25660 • 2 / 2 lb Case

cEWEtie is small, semisoft cheese with a smeared, dry rind and a complex paste with beautiful, very tiny holes. The cheese tastes of almonds and nuts, and its slight sweetness makes it more elegant than powerful. “Best Sheep Milk Cheese” – Swiss Cheese Awards 2014

We are very pleased to offer these fine Swiss cheeses. Please ask your sales rep for a complete list of Mifroma Premium Cheese Selections available through Peterson

What sets Litehouse Simply Artisan Reserve Cheese apart is the attention to

quality, pure local ingredients, and vintage recipes hand-crafted to artisan perfection.

Description Item # Pack / SizeGorgonzola Center Cut 12936 8 / 5 oz CaseBlue Cheese Center Cut 21910 8 / 5 oz CaseGorgonzola Crumbles 21911 12 / 4 oz CaseBlue Cheese Crumbles 21912 12 / 4 oz CaseFeta Crumbles 21913 12 / 4 oz Case

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AthenosDescription Item # Pack / SizeFat Free Feta Deli Cups • with Shaker Lid

01713 12 / 5 oz Case

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 15201 6 / 14 oz CaseGarlic Hummus 15202 6 / 14 oz CaseOriginal Hummus 15203 6 / 14 oz CaseTraditional Feta 18008 6 / 12 oz CaseCrumbled Feta Cups 18030 12 / 6 oz CaseCrumbled Tomato Basil Feta 18040 12 / 6 oz CaseCrumbled Garlic Herb Feta Cups 18050 12 / 6 oz CaseCrumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cups 18051 12 / 5 oz CaseCrumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cups 21689 6 / 12 oz CaseOriginal Pita Chips 50223 12 / 9 oz CaseWhole Wheat Pita Chips 50224 12 / 9 oz CaseRoasted Garlic Herb Pita Chips 50225 12 / 9 oz Case

Hoffman’sDescription Item # Pack / SizeColby Jack Cubes 08449 12 / 12 oz CasePepper Jack Cubes 08452 12 / 12 oz CasePrecut Smokey Sharp Cheddar 16571 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Smokey Swiss Cheddar 16591 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Pepper Jack 16594 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Extra Sharp Cheddar 16595 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Roasted Garlic Cheddar 16596 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Super Sharp Cheddar 16599 12 / 8 oz CaseSandwich Slicd Swiss EW 19011 12 / 8 oz CaseSliced Pepper Jack EW 19317 12 / 8 oz CaseSliced Muenster EW 19333 12 / 8 oz CaseSliced Cojack EW 19334 12 / 8 oz CaseSliced Super Sharp Cheddar EW 19335 12 / 8 oz CaseSliced Mild Cheddar EW 19338 12 / 8 oz Case

DiGiornoDescription Item # Pack / SizeShredded Parmesan 08451 6 / 20 oz CaseShredded Fresh Parmesan Cups 24454 12 / 5 oz CaseGrated Fresh Parmesan Cups 24455 12 / 5 oz Case

MaybudDescription Item # Pack / SizeDomestic Gouda Wheels 15000 12 / 7 oz Case

Description Item # Pack / SizeMushroom Bistro Soup 00386 4/8 lb CaseButternut Harvest Soup 00397 4/8 lb CaseRustic Potato Soup 00614 4/8 lb CaseAutumn Vegetable Lentil Soup 01097 4/8 lb CaseAutumn Pumpkin Soup 21883 4/8 lb Case

We believe in handcrafted methods, small batches, and in the importance of a product’s

quality over that of its quantity.

We specialize in excellence.

• Classical Culinary Techniques •

• Artisan Ingredients • ‘Made From Scratch’ Roux •

Meritage offers a well-rounded menu of chef inspired soups, including these fall favorites!

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Description Item # Pack / Size

Classic Guacamole 00176 8 / 8 oz Case

Chunky Pico De Gallo 00425 6 / 16 oz Case

Homestyle Mild Salsa 00432 6 / 16 oz Case

Classic Homestyle Medium Salsa 00433 6 / 16 oz Case

Spicy Guacamole 01733 8 / 8 oz Case

Santa Barbara Medium Salsa 08011 6 / 16 oz Case

Mango Peach Salsa 08012 6 / 14 oz Case

Roasted Garlic Salsa 08013 6 / 14 oz Case

Santa Barbara Mild Salsa 08014 6 / 16 oz Case

Description Item # Pack / SizeEwephoria Sheep Milk Gooda 21175 1 / 10 lb Case

Precut Ewephoria 16473 24 / 6.6 oz Case

Ewephoria® AgedAged Sheep’s Milk Cheese

This new creation from Holland is unlike any other sheep milk cheese you have ever tasted before. The milk comes from a small farm where the sheep are treated like family. Ewephoria is aged for one year, and possesses a sweet and nutty flavor. This cheese tastes like candy! Experience it for dessert with red or green grapes.

SPECIAL PRICINGEwephoria Aged21175 $10.66

Precut Ewephoria16473 $11.96

PERPOUND

PERPOUND

AVAILABLE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015

Description Item # Pack / Size

Roasted Pine Nut Hummus 15194 12 / 10 oz Case

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 15204 12 / 10 oz Case

Roasted Garlic Hummus 15205 12 / 10 oz Case

Classic Hummus 15206 12 / 10 oz Case

Supremely Spicy Hummus 15217 12 / 10 oz Case

Lemon Twist Hummus 15220 12 / 10 oz Case

Chipotle Hummus 15224 12 / 10 oz Case

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus 15225 12 / 10 oz Case

Greek Olive Hummus 15228 12 / 10 oz Case

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HAPPY HOLIDAYSFROM

SPECIAL DECEMBER SAVINGS! Chocolate Cranberry buns

$38.00/cs through 12/31/15! Product code: 05556 • Qty/cs: 72 • Weight: 3.5 oz/100 g

www.boulart.com

Description Item # Pack / Size Special Pricing*Parrano Wedge EW 09389 12 / 6 oz CaseParrano 1/2 Wheel • Aged 5 Months

16212 2 / 10 lb Case $9.15 / lb

Parrano Precut 16468 24 / 6.7 oz Case $9.45 / lbParrano Aged 5 Months 21250 1 / 20 lb Case $7.85 / lbParrano Snack Bites 24570 100 / 0.75 oz Case

1 cup dry white wine1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice16 ounces Parrano® (rind trimmed), shredded2 tablespoons cornstarch1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg1 pinch cayenne pepper

Dippers: Cubed or torn bread, boiled small red potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and/or sliced apples or pears.

Ingredients

Combine wine and lemon juice in a small pot over medium heat. Toss together cheese and cornstarch in a large bowl. When the wine comes to a boil, slowly add the cheese and cornstarch mixture, whisking continuously until smooth. Season with nutmeg and cayenne. Transfer to a small slow cooker set to low and serve with the selection of dippers. Fondue should hold on low setting for up to 1 hour.

Directions

Parrano® Fondue Recipe SPECIALPRICING

on listed Parrano products

Available throughDecember, 2015

Parrano has the alluring, nutty flavor of a fine aged Parmesan with the versatility and smooth texture of a young Gouda. This one-of-a-kind cheese adds Italian-style zest to any recipe. It melts beautifully and makes a perfect snack or appetizer.

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Arla Foods, Scandinavia’s leading dairy, is synonymous with quality and extraordinary taste. Their cheeses and butters are award-winning and have achieved premier status

in the United States. It’s these award-winning cheeses, backed by extensive consumer research and testing used to create attractive packaging that helps to promote sales

that makes Arla an attractive product to have in your cheese case or deli.

Description Item # Pack / SizeReserved Aged Havarti 03652 3 / 3.5 lb CasePrecut Creamy Havarti 16260 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Havarti with Dill 16261 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Havarti with Jalapeno 16262 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Havarti with Caraway 16263 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Havarti with Herbs & Spices 16265 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Light Havarti 16266 12 / 8 oz CasePrecut Havarti with Wild Garlic 19348 12 / 8 oz CaseDanish Fontina 20190 1 / 10 lb CaseDomestic Creamy Havarti 11042 1 / 9.5 lb CaseSliced Domestic Havarti 19336 12 / 8 oz CaseSliced Dill Havarti 19346 12 / 8 oz CaseGouda Round 19710 12 / 7 oz CaseHickory Smoked Gouda Round 19711 12 / 7 oz CaseSmoked Gouda Pie w/ Black Pepper 19712 12 / 8 oz CaseEdam Round 19715 12 / 7 oz CaseLurpak Danish Salted Butter 65033 20 / 8 oz CaseLurpak Danish Unsalted Butter 65034 20 / 8 oz CaseDanish Brie Tins 15920 12 / 4.4 oz CaseExtra Creamy Danish Blue Cheese 20182 8 / 4.4 oz CaseTraditional Danish Blue Cheese 20183 8 / 4.4 oz CaseSliced Extra Creamy Blue Cheese 20185 8 / 3.5 oz CaseCrumbled Blue Cheese 20186 6 / 5 oz Case

From the early creation of cheese on the small Sebastopol farm to its current home in the renovated historic Stornetta Dairy in Sonoma County’s Carneros Region, Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, Inc. has been growing along with an increasing appreciation of goat’s milk cheese on the American palate. From its inception, Laura Chenel’s Chèvre was quickly branded as America’s first name in chèvre.

Description Item # Pack / SizeCabacou In Oil Retail Jar 08017 6 / 6.2 oz CaseChevre Chabis Plain 18220 12 / 5 oz CaseChevre Chabis Herb 18221 12 / 5 oz CaseChevre Chabis Pepper 18222 12 / 5 oz CaseChevre Chefs Tub 18229 2 / 4 lb CaseGoat Log Plain 18236 6 / 8 oz CaseGoat Log Plain 18237 12 / 8 oz Case

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We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the transition into the New Year than with the perfect pairing of CHOCOLATE and champagne! Here are three festive favorites that pair well with bubbly:

Happy New Year from Alaska Silk Pie Company!

After Midnight25278 • 12 / 4.5 oz Case

Our flourless truffle cake, white chocolate cheesecake batter, chocolate silk, and

chocolate ganache blended and baked on a base of cocoa nibs. After Midnight is glazed

with our own ganache and finished with a ring of cocoa nibs around the base of the pyramid.

Uninterrupted Chocolate09589 • 1 / 12 ct Case

A base of flourless semi sweet cake layered with ganache, dark chocolate silk, milk

chocolate vanilla bean silk, and silk ganache. Topped with a thimble containing a Griottine cherry and chocolate-Griottine cherry sauce.

Turtle Silk63063 • 1 / 12 ct Case

A roasted pecan and caramel base layered with our own dark chocolate ganache, our

original chocolate silk, another layer of ganache, roasted pecans and caramel.

Description Item # Pack / Size

Old Amsterdam Aged Gouda EW 16449 12 / 5.2 oz Case

Precut Old Amsterdam 16450 20 / 9.6 oz Case

Holland Old Amsterdam 21260 2 / 11 lb Case

Hickory Smoked Jarlsberg 07011 20 / 8 oz Case

Shingle Sliced Jarlsberg Lite 24445 12 / 8 oz Case

Shingle Sliced Jarlsberg 24446 12 / 8 oz Case

Precut Jarlsberg 16600 20 / 8.8 oz Case

Precut Jarlsberg Lite 16630 22 / 8 oz Case

Norwegian Jarlsberg 22020 1 / 22 lb Case

Norwegian Jarlsberg 22040 2 / 11 lb Case

Norwegian Jarlsberg Lite 22050 1 / 11 lb Case

Old Amsterdam is a premium aged gouda. The family-owned cheese culture and unique ripening process imbue Old Amsterdam with its unique characteristics: a rich and robust flavor and smooth texture. Old Amsterdam is created and monitored by master cheesemakers and is matured until reaching the perfect taste and texture.

Jarlsberg is a semi-soft, part skim cheese made from cow’s milk. It has a buttery, rich texture with a mild, nutty flavor characterized by large round holes, and is an all-purpose cheese, good for both cooking and for eating as a snack. Use it to add flair to your sandwiches, wraps, and vegetable dishes!

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New Products Available from Peterson!Contact your Peterson sales representative for more information • 800.735.0313 • [email protected]

AmbrosiPrecut Brown Cow Reggiano 26118 1 / 9.925 lb Case

Chelten HouseOrganic Balsamic Vinaigrette 26126 4 / 1 Liter Case

Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing 26127 4 / 1 Liter Case

Organic Raspberry Vinaigrette 26128 4 / 1 Liter Case

Organic Miso Ginger Dressing 26129 4 / 1 Liter Case

Organic French Dressing 26130 2 / 1 gal Case

Organic Rstd Red Pepper Vinaigrette 26131 2 / 1 gal Case

Vidalia Onion Honey Dijon Dressing 26132 2 / 1 gal Case

Creminelli Fine MeatsBulk Sliced Pepperoni in Bag 26165 8 / 2.5 lb Case

DivinaJalapeno Pepper Stuffed with Feta 26139 2 / 8 lb Case

Wild Mushroom Mix 26140 4 / 3.3 lb Case

Grilled Artichoke Halves 26141 6 / 2.4 lb Case

EmmiSwiss Chocolate Fondue 26149 12 / 7 oz Case

GalbaniFresh Mozzarella Pouch 26144 8 / 6 oz Case

Natural ChoiceSliced Uncured Bacon 18/22 26125 1 / 15 lb Case

PosadaMini Beef & Bean Burrito 26094 4 / 4 lb Case

Southern ChampionRed Checkered Food Tray (3 lb) 26145 1 / 500 ct Case

TillamookVintage Extra Sharp White Cheddar 26133 2 / 5 lb Case

Extra Sharp White Cheddar 26136 12 / 8 oz Case Vintage 18 Month

Valley MaidSliced Strawberries 26146 6 / 6.5 lb Case

White ToquePar Baked Baguette 26104 30 / 7.9 oz Case

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1102 ‘D’ Street N.E. • Auburn, WA 98002

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This Parmigiano Reggiano selection comes from a single family-run dairy. One of only four producers in the Consorzio di Sola Bruna, they are dedicated to producing Reggiano with the milk of a traditional breed of brown cows. The brown cows are an old-fashioned breed prized for the richness of their milk, which is recognized for its nutritional content, sweetness, and delicate flavor.

Bruna Alpina is a breed of short-and-hairy brown cows found in the mountains of northern Italy. For a cheese to be labeled as Vacca Bruna (or “Brown Cow” in English), it must be made exclusively with the milk from this breed of cows. There are only 4 producers that make a Brown Cow Reggiano and it is a very small production cheese. This is a farmstead Reggiano made by a single small producer with only two vats. They skim the evening milk by hand and make only two batches of four wheels per day.

This is a P.D.O. Reggiano and the outside of the wheels have the standard P.D.O. markings. The top and bottom are marked with the Brown Cow seal and the name of the village where the cheese is made. The wheels are aged 24 months in Italy and are some of the best Reggiano we have been able to get our hands on.

26118 Balzzano Parmigiano Reggiano “Brown Cow” 1/8th wheels