News From The Cheese Caves

This is brilliant. Earlier last week, Chowhound posted a wonderful call for mouth-watering stories, entitled: “Cheese - the best cheese experience you ever had” It begins with, “Roqfort, soft and squishy, pungently fabulous on crisp lavosh with a Temprinillo to divert the taste buds momentarily before returning to another heady mouthful.” Oh that does sound good. And the comments, … “A round of Brillat Savarin (triple creme), drowned in cognac soaked golden raisins….;” “Atwater Market in Montreal on visits back to my home town and picking up 4 Québec and/or French cheeses…;” “Large wedge of Beaufort cheese, some kind of dried ham, fresh baguette and wine for lunch while hiking Grand Balcon du Nord in the Alps;” … Check it out.. !

Q: What is your favorite cheese?
That is like asking me to pick a favorite child, I have to say that it changes with the seasons. Overall, I would say I love an 18-month-old Comte.

Q: What’s your favorite cheese accompaniment, condiment, or chutney?
I truly like the pressed Spanish Fig and Almond Wheel. Honey is a great addition to Stilton or a creamy Great Hill Blue.

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