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25/03/2008, 15:11 inkflo Joined on 29/02/2008 Posts 54 My favourite cheese My favourite cheese at the moment is Cantal entre Deux (between the mild & the strong), made in the Auverne & sooooo tasty! Not quite crumbly but not soft either. What's yours?    Report

25/03/2008, 15:12 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,315 Re: My favourite cheese Chaumes - does wonders for the atmosphere within about 50 metres too! Healthcare Issues Site    Report

25/03/2008, 15:21 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 6,264 Re: My favourite cheese It depends on the mood, Roquefort or Laguiole (also from the Auvergne), but I do have a soft spot for a dry Crottin de Chavignol... or two Clair, a Real Virtual French Person La vérité est si obscurcie en ce temps et le mensonge si établi, qu'à moins d'aimer la vérité, on ne saurait la reconnaître. (Blaise Pascal)    Report

25/03/2008, 15:51 inkflo Joined on 29/02/2008 Posts 54 Re: My favourite cheese  Clair wrote: It depends on the mood, Roquefort or Laguiole (also from the Auvergne), but I do have a soft spot for a dry Crottin de Chavignol... or two I love blue cheese, but what's the dry Crottin de Chavignol like then?    Report

25/03/2008, 15:59 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 6,264 Re: My favourite cheese It's a goat cheese. See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crottin_de_Chavignol It is like a slightly fatter Rocamadour: http://www.aoc-rocamadour.com/frame_ferme.html Clair, a Real Virtual French Person La vérité est si obscurcie en ce temps et le mensonge si établi, qu'à moins d'aimer la vérité, on ne saurait la reconnaître. (Blaise Pascal)    Report

25/03/2008, 16:43 inkflo Joined on 29/02/2008 Posts 54 Re: My favourite cheese Thanks Clair I'll have a go at that one.    Report

25/03/2008, 19:35 Meg Joined on 17/02/2006 Charente Posts 1,922 Re: My favourite cheese Still can't beat a nice bit of cheddar. Local supermarket not only has the wykes farm stuff over the counter but now has started selling  'seriously strong' stuff on the shelf! This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered as flaws or defects.    Report

27/03/2008, 17:49 valB Joined on 21/11/2007 Posts 133 Re: My favourite cheese What supermarket is that then ?     Report

27/03/2008, 19:52 Meg Joined on 17/02/2006 Charente Posts 1,922 Re: My favourite cheese Super U. Carrefour also do the over the counter stuff. Doh ..........i shouldn't have given away such classified info! If i now find all my supplies run out i will have to hold you personally responsible! This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered as flaws or defects.    Report

27/03/2008, 23:26 Pads Joined on 24/05/2006 Cornwall/ Montage Noir Posts 3,120 Re: My favourite cheese Epoisse is the best cheese in the world Its the first thing I buy when in france , although now have found an mail order service but its so expensive in the UK . If you like a strong brie that smells like old sock that runs like honey this is your baby Dirty Tom =^..^= Where ever I lay my paw thats my home    Report

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