If you missed our introductory Parm 101 post or our Parm Celebrates The Holidays post, click here to play cheese info catch up Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most versatile pairing cheeses out there, even though his bold personality and prolific flavor may intimidate when you’re standing at the bottle shop trying to pick
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Parm 101
Parmigiano Reggiano is like an Italian cheese celebrity. Everyone “knows” Parmigiano Reggiano. How much they know varies. Maybe you know Parm as well as you do Rocky Balboa, quoting all of the movie lines and running up the art museum steps or through the Italian Market like a champ. Or maybe you know him about
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Meet Parmigiano Reggiano—the King of Cheese!
All hail the King of Cheese! “Parmigiano Reggiano is the greatest cheese in the world! It’s known as the King of Cheese because of its very versatile nature. It is a great snacking cheese, and is an awesome flavor enhancer and ingredient for soups, salads, or pasta dishes and even works really great in
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MEET CHEESE MASTERS at The Legends Series World Tour, June 25
With words from Tenaya Darlington, author of “Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese.” The Legend Series: World Tour will be an experience of a lifetime. With a lineup including José Luis Martin, Giorgio Cravero, Phillipe Goux, Betty Koster, Todd and Maugan Threthowan and Stacey Hedges, none of your questions will go unanswered. Additionally, special appearances by
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3 Cheesy Ways to Satisfy A Snack Attack
Summer is the perfect time to master the art of snacking. This collection of “Snack Attack” pairings will change the meaning of snacking forever. Cheeses paired with everything from our Dulce de Leche Crunchy Corn to Espresso Beans and even habanero pepper will make you wonder why you ever settled for plastic bags full of
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12 Days of Pairings — Cravero Parmigiano-Reggiano & Campari Balsamic Vinegar
The Third Day of Pairings — Cravero Parmigiano-Reggiano & Campari Balsamic Vinegar For many, the King of Italian cheeses is undisputedly Parmigiano-Reggiano. Here at Di Bruno Bros., our favorite Parmigiano comes to us from Giorgio Cravero, an affinatore based in the town of Bra, in Italy’s Piedmont region. The Craveros have been in the business of
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RECAP: 2014 International Cheesemakers Rock Stars Dinner
Last Thursday, cheese lovers from near and far convened in the Upstairs Café at our Rittenhouse location to celebrate and learn about the wonderful cheeses made by the Essex St. Cheese producers! Just eight years ago in 2006, cheese aficionado Daphne Zepos and Neal’s Yard Dairy partner Jason Hinds came together to form Essex St. Cheese Company and
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Rock Star Cheese Pairings from Essex St.
By Madame Fromage If you’ve picked up a copy of Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese, then you know that there is a chapter called “Rockstars.” Many of the hunks in that chapter come from a single import company, Essex St., in New York that is famous for rocking the American market with some of the best
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Di Bruno Bros. Turns 75 at the Italian Market Festival!
Philly’s Italian Market Festival is a weekend bursting with food, crafts, unique events and plenty of live entertainment. This year’s Italian Market Festival is particularly special for us, as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary. Come party with us at the Italian Market Festival May 17th & 18th! We’re proud to be celebrating our 75th where it all
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12 Old School Di Bruno Bros. Food Finds
In honor of Di Bruno Bros.’ 75th Anniversary, we’re celebrating 12 old school food finds that put us on Philadelphia’s culinary map and still remain savory staples of our business today. From cheeses and meats to olive oil and pepper shooters, these Italian and Di Bruno Bros. classics have had our mouths watering since the
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