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CategoriesAward-Winning Cheeses French Cheese French Cheeses Istara Family of Cheeses Sheep Cheeses Spanish Cheese

Istara’s Family of Cheeses – Part One – Ossau Iraty

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Legend has it that Aristee, the sheep herder son of Apollo created this cheese.   Today the best version of this cheese is produced by the Benedictine Monks of theContinue readingIstara’s Family of Cheeses – Part One – Ossau Iraty

Categories2009 Feline Foodie Award Winner Camembert Cheese French Cheeses Soft Cheeses Wine

Epoisses…Who Knew??

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Winner: 2009 Feline Foodie Awards: Cheese Banned From French Public Transportation The Lady brought home a round, wooden, stinky box with a cheese inside that was so divine, I thoughtContinue readingEpoisses…Who Knew??

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Government Designations to Control Food Product Quality

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In the previous post about French cheeses, I touched on the designation of “AOC” which in French is Appellation d’origine controlee. Translated this means “controlled term of origin” and isContinue readingGovernment Designations to Control Food Product Quality