Brie de Melun: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time
The category of Brie encompasses many different cheeses – there are only two AOP cheeses in Ile-de-France: Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun.
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01, 2023
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11, 2022
Sainte Maure de Touraine: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine: the biggest goat’s milk AOP cheese in all of France, with 7.5 million tons produced every year.
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08, 2022
Chaource: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time
It would be easy, in spotting a downy, barrel-shaped Chaource, to confuse it for double-cream Brillat-Savarin. I’ll admit I’ve done it several times before, and Lionel Dosne of the Ferme des Tourelles quickly reassures me I’m not the only one.
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05, 2022
Fourme d’Ambert: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time
Fourme d’Ambert AOP - sliced into its characteristic rounds, Fourme d’Ambert should reveal a creamy, ivory color and a uniquely soft, unctuous texture that veers almost towards chewiness.
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04, 2022
Neufchâtel: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time
Neufchâtel isn’t well-known outside of Normandy, as little is produced: about 1700 tons per year, as compared to 60000 tons of Camembert.
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03, 2022
Maroilles: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time
"While we love Maroilles, with its assertive aroma and bite, it can be a tough one to wrap your head around, at first."
