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Epoisses: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time
Epoisses is a regional symbol & popular French cheese - it's a cheese with a strong character.
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.
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.
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.
Book review: The Rosés of Southern France – the story behind the book
This is a handbook for trade, sommeliers, & consumers. We'd love to see - muddy fingerprints, wine glass stains, notes written in the margin.
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.
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.
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."
French Gastronomy & Culture: reflection on the Covid-19 disaster
Was the French gastronomic culture under threat by the ephemerality of modern life, even before the appearance of Covid-19.
The savvy Francophile’s guide to fromage: French cheese resources
These resources will give you all the tools you need to become cheese-savvy: perfect for showing off at your next French soirée, and curing your longing for France.
