Category Archives: cheese

slice cheesecake

NY CHEESECAKE IN CHEESE COUNTRY

Despite the plethora of cheese that is produced and sold in this country, cheesecake is lacking in France. It has creeped its way onto that little list of homesick foods that the American expatriate begins to cherish. You might think that

slice cheesecake

NY CHEESECAKE IN CHEESE COUNTRY

Despite the plethora of cheese that is produced and sold in this country, cheesecake is lacking in France. It has creeped its way onto that little list of homesick foods that the American expatriate begins to cherish. You might think that

Cherry Tiramisu

DARK CHERRY TIRAMISU

“No dessert for me,” she said. “Ok.” Then I showed up with these and her head popped up. “On second thought…”

Cherry Tiramisu

DARK CHERRY TIRAMISU

“No dessert for me,” she said. “Ok.” Then I showed up with these and her head popped up. “On second thought…”

camembert

BRANDING PRODUCTS

Last week Bastien bought cheese from a nearby farm. Delicious for the amateurs of cheese that we are, the round form in its wooden box sparked an interesting conversation.

camembert

BRANDING PRODUCTS

Last week Bastien bought cheese from a nearby farm. Delicious for the amateurs of cheese that we are, the round form in its wooden box sparked an interesting conversation.

tarte au maroille

THE STINKY CHEESE TART

The tarte au maroilles, or better described as “the stinky cheese tart” as my brother-in-law has put it, is native to the north of France.

tarte au maroille

THE STINKY CHEESE TART

The tarte au maroilles, or better described as “the stinky cheese tart” as my brother-in-law has put it, is native to the north of France.

starters

APPLE GOAT CHEESE SPOONFULLS

finely sliced apples, tart and creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, sprinkled with fresh picked thyme, topped with a walnut

starters

APPLE GOAT CHEESE SPOONFULLS

finely sliced apples, tart and creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, sprinkled with fresh picked thyme, topped with a walnut

Pear and Roquefort Carpaccio

PEAR & ROQUEFORT SALAD

Bastien has a great eye for dressing a plate. He doesn’t cook often, but when he does, it’s delicious. This salad is the classic marriage of a strong blue cheese, roquefort, with pears and walnuts. Roquefort has a balance of

Pear and Roquefort Carpaccio

PEAR & ROQUEFORT SALAD

Bastien has a great eye for dressing a plate. He doesn’t cook often, but when he does, it’s delicious. This salad is the classic marriage of a strong blue cheese, roquefort, with pears and walnuts. Roquefort has a balance of

pâte et fromage

PÂTÉ & CHEESE

Creamy local cheese, country pâté with cornichons, saucisse, and mimolette on a crusty brown bread.

pâte et fromage

PÂTÉ & CHEESE

Creamy local cheese, country pâté with cornichons, saucisse, and mimolette on a crusty brown bread.