Every year, cheese lovers all over Europe wait for the winter season to roll around to savour this delicious, melty cheese dish known as raclette - from the French word “racler”, "to scrape". Raclette originated centuries ago when farmers would make a meal of cheese melted by a campfire...
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An artisan cheesemaker is a little like a wine maker. It takes craft, skill and science to produce cheeses that are true to their kind. Cheesemakers are the ones working behind the scenes to ensure only the most delicious products reach our tables. A cheesemaker's knowledge...
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Président Comté, made in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France, is one of the most popular cheeses in France. If you're not familiar with this authentic French cheese (pronounced com-tay), now is the time to try it. Matured in French cellars for at least six months, Président...
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First things first: you don’t need a special occasion to indulge in sparkling and fine fromage! Traditionally, when it comes to pairing food and wine, most of us tend to stick to the classic red and white wines. But sparkling is one of the best wine matches...
Read MoreThe festive period is almost here which means it's that time of year when we want to spend quality time with friends and family, eat drink and be merry. Entertaining at home over Christmas is all about celebrating with friends and family. From garden gatherings to...
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What’s not to love about picnics? The outdoors, a delicious food spread, wine, your friends—all the ingredients for the perfect spring afternoon. Venturing into the great outdoors equipped with a hamper packed full of your favourite delicacies is one of the great delights of spring. But before...
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Decipher your barnyardy from your yeasty. If you've ever walked into a cheese shop and felt like the cheesemonger is speaking a different language, you're not alone. But tasting cheese needn't be an intimidating experience. Instead, have fun broadening your palate and enhancing your appreciation for gourmet...
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Cheese Accompaniments A quality cheese board is a symphony of colours, flavours and tastes. The flavour of a cheese will change and can be intensified by pairing with specific accompaniments. Here are our tips to choosing the right variety of pairings for your favourite Président cheese. Camembert The...
Read MoreÀ merci beaucoup for coming to the Brisbane French Festival! We hope you loved the Président Wine and Cheese Pavilion. ...
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