Soft, spicy, and sultry are what comes to mind when taking a bite of Fleur du Maquis (oh, and Dan the cheesemonger isn’t too bad either).
Whether it goes by Brin D’Amour (breath of love) or Fleur du Maquis (flower of the Maquis) this ewe’s milk cheese has something for every cheese lover. Continue reading
As you may have guessed by my past postings, I love stinky cheese. The stronger the aroma the more inclined I am to purchase it. While I may love the funky flavors, my family is not as enamored with the olfactory assaulting goodness which means I have plenty of leftovers to store. The problem is when I have an abundance of cheese in the fridge, the smells start to overpower everything else and even lingers after the door is shut. Even I have a hard time dealing with the stench after a few days. While I know it is best to consume cheese immediately after purchasing, realistically I have to store it somehow. So what’s a stinky cheese lover to do? How do I store my Epoisses, Roaring Forties Blue, and La Tur without buying a separate refrigerator? The American Cheese Society offers up these helpful hints: Continue reading
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I was such a picky eater as a kid, my mother called me her House Mouse because cheese was the only thing she knew she could get me to eat without my throwing a argument. Although I have since broadened my palate (finally eating my first strawberry at the ripe old age of 32) I still delight in the discovery of fantastic, funky and flavorful fromage. Stay Cheesy!
The House Mouse
The House Mouse 