Tag Archives: France

Fromage of the Day, 04.25.22: Fourme D’Ambert

Posted on April 25, 2022 by jmartin437

Buttery, earthy and peppery, this lovely cylinder of blue is from the Auvergne.  It pairs well with sweeter beverages be they of the grape or the grain.  If it was a Public Image Ltd recording, it would be Second Edition … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.23.22: Roquefort Mons

Posted on April 23, 2022 by jmartin437

Intense, sweet, earthy, and peppery, this French sheep’s milk classic is one of the best cheeses I’ve ever tasted.  It pairs well with your favorite Sauternes, a Minky Boodle, a Templeton Rye, or a Bordelet Sidre.  If it was a … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.06.22: Etorki

Posted on April 6, 2022 by jmartin437

Smooth, slightly sweet and direct, this firm sheep cheese is made in the Basque regions of France.  It the Miles to the Trane of your favorite Sauvignon Blanc, a Kolsch, or in today’s edition of what grows together goes together, … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 04.03.22: St. Nectaire

Posted on April 3, 2022 by jmartin437

Earthy, buttery and grassy, this cow’s milk cheese is from France.  It’s the Roger Daltrey to the Pete Townshend of your favorite dark lager, a Picpoul de Pinet, or a sweet cider.  If it was a PJ Harvey recording, it … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 03.30.22: Brillat Savarin

Posted on March 30, 2022 by jmartin437

Luscious, creamy and just a smidge fungal, this triple cream is named for the author of The Physiology of Taste by Pierre Androuet, the cheesemonger who wrote Le Guide du Fromage. It’s Simone de Beauvoir to the Jean-Paul Sartre of … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 03.28.22: Tomme De Savoie

Posted on March 28, 2022 by jmartin437

Earthy, elegant and smooth in the finish, this classic French cheese is often referred to as Tomme by people proud of their French descent. It’s the Jean Seberg to the Jean Paul Belmondo of your favorite Pinot Noir, a Strata … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 03.24.22: Ossau Iraty

Posted on March 24, 2022 by jmartin437

Buttery, herbal and seductively smooth, this cornerstone sheep’s milk cheese is from the Basque regions of France. It’s the Felix to the Oscar of your favorite Tempranillo, a farmhouse ale, or a subtle cocktail. If it was a David Bowie … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 03.13.22: Vacherin Mont d’Or

Posted on March 13, 2022 by jmartin437

Goopy, savory and addictive, this rare, seasonal delight is made at the end of the harvest in France and Switzerland. It’s the Lucy to the Ricky Ricardo of your favorite Amarone, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout or Andalusian Cider. If it was … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 02.24.22: Epoisses

Posted on February 24, 2022 by jmartin437

Aromatic, lush and addictive, this barnyardy beast hails from France. It’s the Fonteyn to the Nureyev of your favorite Spatlese Riesling, a Citra hopped IPA or a small batch bourbon. If it was a David Bowie recording, it would be … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 02.23.22: Marcel Petite Fort Saint Antoine Comte

Posted on February 23, 2022 by jmartin437

Seductive, nutty and smooth, this amazing cheese is from the French Jura. It’s the Maddie Hayes to the David Addison of your favorite Rhone Valley red wine, a barrel aged sour, or less peaty scotch. If it was a contemporary … Continue reading →

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