TWINKLE Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Years ago we were playing a concert at Roquefort. We got there around mid-day to set up and there wasn't a soul to be seen. Everything was closed and we were starving. We were sitting under the shade of a tree keeping cool when a paysan came out of his house and started talking to us. He invited us into his 'cave' and set up a table for us. I never thought that you could have a fabulous meal with bread and Roquefort cheese - but we did. It was his own personal recipe. We finished the whole 'tome' between the 12 of us and I remember how lovely and cool it was in his cellar and the wine that he served us went so well with the absolute delicacy that was the cheese. I've tried all different labels of Roquefort since that day and I have never found the same taste. Unbelievable - out of this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loella Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Got there eventually on Wednesday a.m....what a pristine little 'cabinet' and equally pristine woman who appeared dressed from head to toe in white complete with matching wellies! Cheese did not disappoint and I tasted the 3 different ages from 2 months to 6 months. We had some friends for lunch that day from over the border in Deux Sevres...we all were unanimous in praise and feel that there will be a well worn path to this little farm just up the road. Thanks Jon for your recommendationA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 [quote user="Athene"]You obviously do not shop in Waitrose, they have a lovely selection![/quote]Well, they haven't got a branch in the Vendée. I used to though - BrentCross every Saturday morning. What a hill of fun that was. I willconcede that Waitrose is better than the others. Still, I reckon ourlocal market knocks the spots of it.Annie - I am pleased that you liked it. It's good that a smallenterprise like this can produce a small amount of locally producedproduct and still have a chance of survival.I am continually surprised by the number of people who move to Franceciting the pace of life here as being a reason for doing so and thenshop nowhere but the supermarket saying that visiting a market takestoo much time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 [quote user="Sabina"]For me it has to be Brebis![/quote]Went to the local annual 'Salon des Gourmands' yesterday. Usual boring stuff: wine (CdR, Bordeaux, Champagne), ham to die for, snails in just about every edible form you could imagine, patisserie, etc, etc.......... and several cheese stalls.One was from the Pyrenees and Ossau-Iraty in particular. The lady was offering the usual little cubes as samples, so no sooner the word than the blow. One in particular was just like a really 'nutty / salty' vintage Cheddar. Absolutely delicious. She said that it was a blend of brebis & chevre and it had a name that began with a 'B' - like a fool, I didn't write it down, but the chances of finding it round here in the future are slim. Not cheap (€27 / kg), but I bought some: now kicking myself for not taking more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Re Neal's Yard Dairy in Covent Garden - yes, it's still there and still doing fabulous British cheeses.As for the perfect French cheese - for me it has to be Vacherin Mont d'Or. It's just come into season now and will be gone by April. Heavenly as it is, and out of this world when baked to make the world's easiest fondue, only to be indulged in after a day's strenuous skiing. Liquid paradise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 [quote user="TWINKLE"]Years ago we were playing a concert at Roquefort. We got there around mid-day to set up and there wasn't a soul to be seen. Everything was closed and we were starving. We were sitting under the shade of a tree keeping cool when a paysan came out of his house and started talking to us. He invited us into his 'cave' and set up a table for us. I never thought that you could have a fabulous meal with bread and Roquefort cheese - but we did. It was his own personal recipe. We finished the whole 'tome' between the 12 of us and I remember how lovely and cool it was in his cellar and the wine that he served us went so well with the absolute delicacy that was the cheese. I've tried all different labels of Roquefort since that day and I have never found the same taste. Unbelievable - out of this world.[/quote]Twinkle - I love Roquefort but sadly it doesn't love me or Mr RH (in fact it suits him even less and he likes it even more) and we are far from being the only ones - any other similar cheeses without the after effect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I love Roquefort too; I wish it loved me.I picked up a good recipe while I was there for an apple and Roquefort Tart though.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I love it, I always used to buy several of the hard plastic packed ones and bring them back to the UK, but now they sell the same brand in Waitrose! (But France is cheaper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 [quote user="Russethouse"]Twinkle - I love Roquefort but sadly it doesn't love me or Mr RH (in fact it suits him even less and he likes it even more) and we are far from being the only ones - any other similar cheeses without the after effect ?[/quote]If you're okay with other blues it might be the fact that it's ewe's milk cheese, Gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail Smith Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I am interested in this... Are you allergic to penicillin by any chance? I make my own cheese, cheddar, stilton and soft goats cheeses too and I am allergic to penicillin and have to be careful when innoculating some of the milks for certain effects.Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 No, I'm not allergic to penicillin, although oxytetracyclin (sp) makes me feel sick, and Mr RH doesn't have any allergies although when I think about it he can't eat any of those salad type things that are mayo based, perhaps he has a slight dairy intolerance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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