Description: One of the greatest Italian excellence's! Dry cured ham, thinly sliced and served uncooked Use: Best eaten with melon or mango as an appetizer. Top on pizza or make a panini with your favorite cheese Origin: Italy

Description: The bomb! Made from pork, robustly flavored with paprika Use: Best on pizza, in a sandwich or on its own Origin: Italy

Description: A hard cheese that is sharper, slightly saltier than Parmesan. Use: Grate on pasta, use in pesto Origin: Italy Type: Hard Cheese

Description: Italy's favorite exquisite salami. Made from lean pork seasoned with salt and spices Use: Top on pizza, sandwich between bread slices, toss on pizza... the possibilities are endless Origin: Italy

Description: The 'king of cheeses'. Hard, nutty and almost fruity  Use: Grate over soups, salads, pizzas and pastas Origin: Italy Type: Hard Cheese  

Description: The Spanish cheese warrior which has dominated the modern day cheese frontier. Semi- soft, fruity, sweet and somewhat tangy. An excellent melter! Use: A must on any cheese board with membrillo and marcona almonds, or sun dried tomatoes, olives...

Description: Aged cheese produced following the oldest italian traditions from the region of Moravia Use: Use as a table cheese, grated or shaved on pasta and salad, or as a dessert with fruits. Origin: Italy Type: Hard Cheese

Description: Also known as the 'queen of cheeses'. Fruity, tangy and buttery in texture Use: Eat as an appetizer on crostini with grapes or figs Origin: France Type: Soft Cheese

Description: Brined curd cheese made with sheep and goat's milk. Aged until it becomes crumbly Use: Spread on crostini, salads and pasta Origin: Greece Type: Soft Cheese

Description: "The real Swiss cheese" Salty, savory and mild tasting. Recognizable because of its holes Use: Perfect for cheese fondue and sandwiches Origin: Switzerland Type: Semi Hard Cheese

Description: Known for its sharpness. Firm, earthy and traditionally matured in natural caves Use: Ideal for sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, tarts, on vegetables… the list goes on and on Origin: Untied Kingdom Type: Semi Hard Cheese

Description: Hard, dense and salty. It's flavors are difficult to describe-- a must eat! Use: Pair with Emmental for an unforgettable cheese fondue meal. Grate over salads and pasta or bake with vegetables, soups, casseroles and gratins Origin: Switzerland Type:...