Langres – A Stinky Cheese From Champagne
This week’s French cheese adventure takes us to the Champagne region to discover Langres AOP. Originally, farmers of the region made this cheese by pouring warm cow’s milk into terracotta…
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Neufchâtel – An Adorable Heart-Shaped Cheese
This French cheese feature is both delicious and adorable. Neufchâtel cheese was created in 1035 in its namesake town in Normandy, France. The soft-ripened cow’s milk cheese is one of…
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Morbier – A Grey-Striped, Nutty French Fromage
This week’s French fromage feature is on Morbier. It was definitely love at first bite with this one. The first time I tasted Morbier, we were at a friend’s house…
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Pouligny Saint-Pierre – The Pyramid Cheese
If you saw a pyramid-shaped cheese at the market, could you resist the urge to buy it? I definitely could not. So, the next French cheese we are exploring is,…
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Brillat Savarin – A Delectably Creamy French Cheese
Brillat Savarin is my most recent delectable discovery on this French cheese adventure of mine. It’s a specialty of both Burgundy and Normandy. Made from cow’s milk, Brillat Savarin…
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Époisses – The Most Delicious Cheese in Burgundy
Now that I am living in France, I’ve come to learn this country isn’t just the world’s leading wine producer. France is also a cheese lover’s heaven. At outdoor markets…
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Bud Break, Flowering & Fruit Set – Nature’s Gift to Wine Lovers
Bud break is one of the most exciting times in vineyards around the world. This crucial phase in the vine’s lifecycle kicks off the growing season that culminates in grapes…
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Grougères & Crémant – A Perfect Pairing
To me, gougères are the perfect bite. Basically, a French cheese puff packed with flavor from fresh herbs and, well, cheese! Have you ever tasted gougères? Let’s be honest, the…
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Crémant – French Sparkling Wine For All
We owe thanks to the French for bestowing upon the world some of life’s greatest beauties and pleasures. The delicious simplicity of a freshly baked baguette with tangy brie cheese.…
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A Spring Quiche Inspired by Provence
Last fall I took a trip to the South of France and completely fell in love with Provence. The views are breathtaking. The wines are phenomenal. The cuisine is undeniably…
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