New York, NY -- (SBWire) -- 12/07/2012 --Ideal Cheese is offering $10 off of any $50 order now through December 31, 2012. With the use of the promo code 'SAVETEN' customers who order $50 or more of merchandise obtain this ten dollar savings. "Consumers may choose from cheese gift baskets or select a cheese gift based on the country of origin, cheese type or speciality product," Micheal Binetti of Ideal Cheese states. "Hurry as this promotion ends December 31, 2012."

Cheese has been a commodity since the Babylonian empire was in existence. It is believed that cheese was discovered when milk from domestic animals was stored in unsuitable environments. It then curdled and created cheese. People liked the taste of these new creations and began intentionally making them for personal consumption and to market them to others. As the Roman empire spread, the desire for cheese did also.

People, when visiting nobility, would bring goods as offerings. One of these goods was cheese and this tradition continues. Cheese is often used as a housewarming gift or a present upon one's return from a holiday trip. Cheese baskets remain a popular item during the holiday season also as there are many types to choose from. "The International Cheese Assortment comes with Blue Stilton, Aged Gouda, Reggiano, Drunken Goat and Saint Andre cheese along with a box of 34 Degree crackers. The Gourmet Ideal Gift Basket, in contrast, comes with an assortment of cheeses, crackers, jams, meats, sweets, vinegar and olive oil, allowing each customer to choose a variety of baskets based on their personal gift list," Mr. Binetti goes on to say.

"Ideal Cheese wants to ensure customers are satisfied with their purchase. To increase the likelihood of this, www.idealcheese,com offers a number of recipes so recipients can try their new cheeses in a variety of dishes. Gruyere Cheese Fondue is one recipe many will love to try while others would enjoy ringing in the new year with a Gruyere pizza. Vegetarians aren't neglected either as we offer a Bufala Mozzarella Salad that they can throw together quickly and the Hot Squash with Stilton will be appreciated on a blustery winter night. Our cheese promo ensures that customers can select from a wide variety of cheeses to suit any palate." Mr. Binetti exclaims.

About Ideal Cheese
Forbes.com has declared Ideal Cheese to be the World's Best Cheese Shop. Established more than 56 years ago in New York City as an egg and butter company, Ideal Cheese has evolved into a gourmet cheese and speciality products retailers. Housed in midtown in the eastern portion of Manhattan, Ideal Cheese provides restaurants and hotels across the country with wholesale cheese. The company also offers cheese to everyday customers with the help of the Internet while still retaining its small 'mom and pop' image. Customers can choose from more the 250 cheeses gathered from 17 countries.