Why Gippsland Jersey Sells Europa?
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🧀 Preserving Heritage: When Gippsland Jersey expanded into the historic Pakenham factory, we partnered with 50-year veteran cheesemaker John Interlandi to keep traditional Australian-Italian cheesemaking alive.
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🤝 Two Labels, One Roof: We craft and sell these iconic, long-matured Europa cheeses alongside our own dairy so nothing goes to waste.
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🇦🇺 Local & Independent: Proudly supporting Victorian manufacturing and honoring regional food history.
Lemon Pepper Pecorino
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "So refreshing and full of flavour!"
"The zesty lemon pepper twist through this hard cheese is brilliant. It adds an incredible savory kick to a grazing platter or pasta." — Chris B.
Ingredients / Sourcing / Production
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Ingredients: Pure Australian Milk, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet.
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Sourcing: Hand-cut deli wedges (approx. 450g) crafted by Europa Dairy.
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Production: Handcrafted using 50-year-old traditional Italian recipes passed down from Europa's master cheesemaker, John Interlandi.
Serving Suggestions
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Grazing Boards: Pair with fresh grapes, cured meats, and crisp white wines.
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Pasta & Risotto: Grate over seafood pasta or pea & mint risotto for a citrusy, savory finish.
Basil & Garlic Pecorino
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Like fresh pesto in cheese form!"
"Aromatic, herb-packed, and beautifully savory. You can really taste the garlic and basil in every bite." — Elena M.
Ingredients / Sourcing / Production
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Ingredients: Pure Australian Milk, Basil, Garlic, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet.
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Sourcing: Hand-cut deli wedges (approx. 450g) crafted by Europa Dairy.
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Production: Made in Pakenham using old-world Italian methods, infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.
Serving Suggestions
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Gourmet Toasties: Melt onto crusty sourdough with fresh tomatoes for an instant pesto toastie.
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Italian Dishes: Shave over gnocchi, roasted eggplant, or warm focaccia.
Europa Parmesan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Classic, rich, and perfectly aged."
"A massive wedge of proper aged Parmesan. It has that authentic crystalline bite and deep nutty taste you only get from old-school aging." — David P.
Ingredients / Sourcing / Production
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Ingredients: Pure Australian Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet.
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Sourcing: Generous, hand-cut deli wedges (approx. 1000g / 1kg).
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Production: Carefully aged in our coolrooms using historic Italian recipes to develop a firm, crystalline texture and rich umami flavor.
Serving Suggestions
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Showstopper Platter: Break into rough chunks with a knife and serve alongside aged balsamic or dried figs.
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Kitchen Staple: Shave generously over carbonara, Caesar salad, or minestrone soup.
Europa Cheddar
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A proper, traditional cheddar."
"Bold, sharp, and delicious. You can tell it’s cut directly from a traditional wheel." — Marcus T.
Ingredients / Sourcing / Production
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Ingredients: Pure Australian Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet.
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Sourcing: Hand-cut deli wedges (approx. 400g).
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Production: Aged cheddar handcrafted using time-honored techniques for a robust, classic flavor profile.
Serving Suggestions
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Everyday Grazing: Serve with vintage apple slices, pickled onions, and water crackers.
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Comfort Food: Grate over potato bake or melt into homemade macaroni cheese.
Delivery
📦 $15 delivery
🎁 FREE over $130
