At the Art of Cheese, we pride ourselves on providing you with the best products. We carry a vast selection of Pasteurized and non-Pasteurized cheeses to tempt your pallet as well as many complimenty items. Here is just a sample of some of the things you'll find on your next visit.

 

 

Turkish Olives

The Caviar of the Mediterranean - a true delicacy from Turkey we are able to offer UZEL olives. Coming from North West of Istanbul on the Sea of Marmara the Gemlik region is famous all over the world for its olives and oils. Uzel is part of a society of Olive farmers and producers that rank # 1 among the olive producers in the world.

We offer three types of Uzel Olives in our Antipasto bar: regular olives in oil, Spiced, and Bay leaf with Lemon.

We also offer several different types of pre pack delicious olives from the ancient olive orchards in the Marmara region. Organic, No Chemicals (lye) dye, or caustic soda is used in any Uzel olives, preserved in sea salt, sunflower oil Uzel olives are the highest quality olives, each variety has its own shape, colour, and flavour. Suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and religious groups (halal & kosher).

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per kg
200-230
231-260
261-290

 

Kalamata Olives

Kalamata means beautiful eyes, it is in the south part of Peloponnese Greece with the temple of the Epicurean Apollo. The Art of Cheese offers super size Kalamata olives, these are a good size with out resulting in a stringy or overly large (low taste) olive. When people say they love Greek olives, they are thinking about Kalamata Olives.

 

Picholine Olives

Celebrate the spirit of Provence; serve these as appetizers with cheese, and fruit or in salads. Picholine olives are used in French specialties including cold appetizers, as a topping for warm main courses, and salads, or in a garnish.

Our Picholine Olives are Moroccan prepared in the French style. Picholine Marocaines are cousin to the French Picholine Languedoc. Given the milder and more consistent climate in Morocco, the Picholine Morocaine grows into a superior olive. Green, torpedo-shaped brine cured, marinated with coriander and herbed Provence, these olives make a martini great. Its flavour is mild and nutty, satisfyingly crisp, garnish for  cocktails, Picholine olives are also great for snacking and as an accompliment for a gourmet meat or cheese plate.

 

Dolmas

Our Dolmas are Mediterranean style, Dolmas means stuffed thing in Turkish, Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. Served both warm or cold our Dolmas are filled with rice, mince meat, onion, parsley, herbs and spices and kept in extra virgin olive oils.

 

Sundried Tomato

Conceived as a way to store fresh tomatoes for the winter, the Tomato originated in South America, following the Spanish back to Europe. We use a tomato that is somewhat less dried for a more flavour tomato.

 

Spiced Champignon Mix

A great combination of Shitake, Portobello, and Button mushrooms mixed with herbs and spices in a vegetable oil. Great as part of an anti-pasto plate, or as a topping the mild spice allows the rich mushroom taste to come out.

 

Vegetable Antipasto Mix

Antipasto means before the meal, our vegetables (peppers –red, yellow, green, onions, eggplant, zucchini, and celery are grilled and marinated in olive oils.

 

Jacks Italian  Mix

Jack is a local friend that has been in the food business longer than he will admit. His own “private” recipe is used in his Sundried Tomato Antipasto. The mixture is the secret, other than made with love Jack mixes Italian Garlic and nice large capers in his own olive oil for a wonderful fresh taste.