Where did you have the best mozzarella of your life?
For us at Daily Grommet there are few summer pleasures more satisfying than a classic Caprese salad - juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, basil shreds, olive oil, and a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar for a subtly pungent finish. It all comes together when we found mozzarella with just the right texture and flavor.
That must be how Johann Englert felt when she discovered a small artisanal mozzarella at Al Ducci's Italian Pantry in Manchester, Vermont. Johann immediately recognized a superior cheese and sought out a partnership with third-generation cheese maker Mike Scheps. Together they founded Maplebrook Farm, where artisans make curd from the milk of Vermont cows and stretch the mozzarella by hand in small batches, using no preservatives.
Today's Daily Grommet samplers include Maplebrook Farm's traditional whole-milk mozzarella and its award-winning smoked mozzarella, along with whole-milk ricotta cheese and cheddar cheese bites.
The samplers are shipped chilled, so they'll arrive fresh - and just in time for a starring role in your favorite mozzarella dishes. Maybe grilled mozzarella sandwiches with roasted red peppers, basil, and balsamic vinegar? Or a classic Margherita pizza with mozzarella, parmesan, tomato slices, and a few basil leaves (you could queue up the PizzaQue outdoor grill stone for this recipe).
Buy Maplebrook Farm Fresh Mozzarella here.
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