When we think about French cheese, we think of Camembert, Brie, or perhaps Roquefort.
But here's a not so well-known baby that is worth trying. Salers is a Cantal style cheese from the Auvergne, produced artisanally by the dairy farmers themselves (this is NEVER a factory cheese), and aged for a minimum of 9 months on the farm.
It's an unpasteurised cheese, and there are just about 100 producers. It has the strength of a really good quality mature Cheddar, but with a definite Cantal edge.
It's never cheap, but always good. If you can find it in your local deli, I recommend you try it. The one above was delicious. Lady Magnon and I have made a resolution to buy a large lump each week; a resolution I shall have no difficulty in keeping!
But here's a not so well-known baby that is worth trying. Salers is a Cantal style cheese from the Auvergne, produced artisanally by the dairy farmers themselves (this is NEVER a factory cheese), and aged for a minimum of 9 months on the farm.
It's an unpasteurised cheese, and there are just about 100 producers. It has the strength of a really good quality mature Cheddar, but with a definite Cantal edge.
It's never cheap, but always good. If you can find it in your local deli, I recommend you try it. The one above was delicious. Lady Magnon and I have made a resolution to buy a large lump each week; a resolution I shall have no difficulty in keeping!
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Must check out our continental deli next time I'm at the markets!
There's a breed of cows by that name. Are they connected in any way?
Yes, and there's also an alcoholic drink named Salers; but I've not tasted it.
I shall see whether they have any at the Cheese Shop in Louth.
Morning Cro - Looks mighty fine - lovely bread too!
We finished the cheese last night, but I shall buy more this morning.
Sounds like a very tasty cheese, but most of all I love the image in this post.;)
xoxo
Cheese - the one thing that I miss eating!
I made the cheese board specifically for Camembert, but what the heck!
I'm literally drooling over my keyboard, which I'm sure isn't quite the proper thing to do! Both the cheese and the bread look magnificent; I've now decided what I'm having for lunch...once I've got around to having my breakfast, that is!
Our usual lunch is soup, then bread and cheese with some fruit. We don't often eat cheese in the evening. What a life!
I will look for it at the cheese store. Thank you for the recommendation. My husband and I often just have some cheese, bread and fruit for dinner and we love to try different varieties.
More cheese Gromit?
Salers-dale?
I love any cheese, any time! Sounds delicious. Enjoy.
You're killing me Cro!
It looks delicious with the crusty bread nearby.
Looks yummy. At my old location, an Amish farmer made an unpasteurised, aged cheddar that was marvellous. Himself devoured it every chance he got.
There's a local place here that makes cheese. I wonder if they'd have something similar? I'm sure it'll pale in comparison to the real thing, although when i needed a Wenselydale, they had an excellent substitute.
I see you've discovered the secret to keeping resolutions, eh? That cheese sounds wonderful.
If you get a chance, Susan, try it! I promise nothing, however!
The Amish seem to have discovered the answer to 'life'.
I'll have to find some for my hubby he'd love it.
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