“Bon Appétit”

French delights from Peterson Cheese Company

Brie du Pommier – Peterson Cheese Co., Cheesemaker: Graindorge, Livarot, Normandy, France

Pasteurized, cow’s milk

About: “The Peterson team has worked closely with respected French affineur Hervé Mons to develop the Le Pommier cheeses, including this Brie. The milk is sourced from herds of the classic Normande cow, a traditional breed that produces rich, grassy milk high in the proteins needed for cheesemaking.

With a classic bloomy rind and soft paste, this two-pound wheel offers earthy and vegetal aromas that intensify as the cheese ripens. It is full-flavored and mildly funky, with flavors that range from milk and sweet cream to mushroom and cauliflower” www.cowgirlcreamery.com.

Tomme de Savoie – Peterson Cheese Co., Cheesemaker: Fromagerie d’Annecy, Savoie, France

Raw, cow’s milk

About: “Tomme de Savoie is a classic cow’s milk cheese from the mountains of southeastern France. This artisan version is made with whole raw cow’s milk and aged a minimum of 60 days. The natural rind is brushed during maturation, and can sport black, brown, gray and white molds. Underneath, the semi-soft paste offers a sweet lactic tanginess, tempered by the rind’s mellow earthiness” www.cowgirlcreamery.com.

Fourme D’Ampert Terre des Volcans – Peterson Cheese Co., Cheesemaker: Laqueuille, Auvergne, France

Pasteurized, cow’s milk

About: “Named for its shape, Fourme d’Ambert is said to be one of France’s oldest cheeses, dating back to Roman times. Made from pasteurized cows’ milk, its paste is cream-colored and flecked with blue mold. One of the richer, creamier blues available, Fourme d’Ambert offers balanced flavors of nuts, chocolate and damp earth” www.cowgirlcreamery.com.

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For those of you with the added Charcuterie of the Month:

Andouillette Sausage – Fabrique Delices – “A traditional French sausage made with a blend of pork, mustard and spices.  Andouillettes can be served either cold or hot: fried, boiled, barbecued or grilled” www.fabriquedelices.com.