I will take almost any opportunity to eat cheese so I jumped at the chance to sample three specialty cheeses made by Fromagerie Guilloteau. The cheeses are made in France and use cow's milk which give them a smooth and creamy texture, similar to brie. Known as a double-cream cheese, they yield a higher protein and calcium content.
My family's favorite of the bunch was the blue cheese which we enjoyed on both burgers and crumbled into salads. With a pungent scent, the blue cheese is robust and full flavored. I think the best use for this cheese would be in dressing form.
We also sampled the herb cheese which had a mild yet bold smell, with a pleasant herbaceous taste. It paired best with a glass of wine and crostini/crackers.
Finally, the pepper cheese which I was hoping would have a kick, was surprisingly tame and mellow with a mild black pepper taste. Stuffed into mini sweet peppers, sprinkled with bread crumbs and baked in the oven at 350* for 20 minutes, it made a good looking appetizer. Even though it lacked the kick I was hoping for it was still delicious and creamy. The best way to enjoy this cheese would be on a cracker, dressed up with a thin slice of pear.
Overall the various cheeses are of great quality and can be eaten as a quick protein filled snack or at a cocktail party paired with a glass of wine.
Nothing is better than sampling good cheese with a nice glass (or two) of wine. Thanks for the review of these cheeses. They sound very tasty.
ReplyDeleteRenee - Kudos Kitchen
This is a dream assignment...I love cheese! I haven't tried this brand before.
ReplyDeleteI am an absolutely cheese nut and can imagine who enjoyable this tasting must have been, particularly with a good glass of wine in hand.
ReplyDeletemmm a dressing would be perfect for these!
ReplyDeleteBest. Job. Ever! I'd love to dive into that black pepper cheese. Or any cheese, really.
ReplyDeleteCheeeeeeeese! I can easily and happily eat cheese for dinner. This looks so good!
ReplyDelete