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Enjoy Thanksgiving With Our Cheesy Stuffing!

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Are you still trying to find that perfect stuffing recipe that will blow your loved ones away at Thanksgiving dinner? We recommend taking the sophisticated Mediterranean route with our Fennel, Olive and Sausage Stuffing with Creamy Goat Cheese recipe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And since it’s always nice to have options, check out these other deliciously creamy stuffing recipes (Caramelized Apple, Pecan & Roquefort Stuffing, Vidalia Apple-Sausage Stuffing with Fol Epi, or Artisanal Herbed Olive Stuffing with Etorki) that certainly won’t disappoint on Turkey Day. We always think it is our creamy cheeses that make the difference. Enjoy!

Is Your Favorite Foreign Cheese Not So Foreign?

Monday, November 19th, 2012

 

According to this interesting article on the Forbes, people in the US who enjoy eating Parmesan may rarely be actually consuming the popular Italian cheese. Larry Olmsted, a journalist and regular contributor on Forbes, states that when you buy it in America, “you could be getting anything” except the true version from Parma. Now that’s a cause for concern!

On a similar note, Ile de France cheeses such as Brie and Camembert are made authentically and naturally with freshly collected milk in France; though there are some substitute American versions that boast being gourmet and cheaper yet contain a lack of quality as well as less richness than the French Brie.

Grilled Cheese & Hot Cocoa?

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy hot meals and beverages. Two of our favorite foods for the cooler temperatures that come with the autumn season are Ile de France Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and hot chocolate! So why not pair them together to make a hot meal?

After all, they are both creamy and the sweetness of the hot cocoa boasts an excellent contrast to the savory flavor of a grilled cheese sandwich. Feel free to also check out these 40 Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes from BuzzFeed Food to get you started!

Words of A Cheese Lover

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

Food for thought! Did you know that goat’s milk cheese, which we now call “chèvre,” was considered the “poor man’s cheese?” According to Nancy Carr, those who couldn’t afford cows, or did not have open grazing land, could often raise goats instead and make goat cheese. This was taken from Nancy Carr’s article on the Auburn Pub that spoke of her passion for cheese and how she likes to enjoy it during the fall season!

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Thursday, October 18th, 2012

 

Remembering that pumpkin is something we tend to associate with fall, we decided to delve more into that and found an awesome Pumpkin Mac and Cheese recipe on Detroit Free Press! From toddlers to senior adults, everyone loves some good Mac & Cheese; though sometimes, standard macaroni and cheese recipes can be a bit bland.

This Pumpkin Mac & Cheese recipe uses Gouda to give it a “mild, nutty” flavor but we think it’s even better with our Camembert! A creamy and soft-textured cheese, the versatile fromage can be enjoyed in a wide variety of dishes. Here are some tips and ideas on Macaroni & Cheese!

Pumpkin Beer with Cheese!

Monday, October 8th, 2012

Nothing says fall quite like a pumpkins! So naturally, Pumpkin beer is a popular seasonal brew released in the each fall. Many types of cheeses pair excellently with this type of beer, which has a sweet, spicy flavor and crisp carbonation. Bold, rich flavors and dark colorings are the most notable features of all fall beers and the brews pack a strong bite of carbonation that goes well with creamy cheeses.

The sweet, creamy flavor and rich orange color makes an attractive addition to the
Pumpkin brews. We recommend pairing the rich malt flavors and subdued spice
levels of a Wild Goose Pumpkin Patch Ale or Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale with a blue
cheese, such as Roquefort or Bleu d’Auvergne. The saltiness of the blue cheese is an
excellent contrast to the sweet notes of these pumpkin brews.

Laura Werlin: Life with Cheese

Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Laura Werlin is one of the cheese world’s favorite writers. She is the award-winning author of five books on the subject, is a sought-after speaker and spokesperson for consumer and trade organizations, and is a frequent television and radio guest. Her sixth book “Mac & Cheese, Please!” will be released at the end of the year. Also Werlin is an instructor at The Cheese School of San Francisco, and will start teaching an American cheese class there on October 9th.

Are you curious to know how exactly she got into working full-time with cheese? Check out this interview she did with Bay Area Bites to learn more about Laura Werlin, some of her daily routines, books and traveling. Click on her picture to visit her website!

For those who got hungry reading this post, here are some easy yet delicious grilled cheese recipes from Ile de France!

Bon appetit

 

 

Bacon cheeseburger sets world record!

Friday, September 7th, 2012

 

About a week ago in CARLTON a Minnesota casino set a world record! It cooked up a world-record bacon cheeseburger that was 10 feet in diameter and weighed more than a ton.

Guinness Records representative Philip Robertson verified the record for biggest burger and said that the burger “actually tastes really good”. By the way the previous mark was a mere 881 pounds, 13 ounces.

The ingredients of winning Black Bear’s burger were: 60 pounds of bacon, 50 pounds of lettuce, 50 pounds of sliced onions, 40 pounds of pickles and 40 pounds of cheese. Read more…

For those who prefer smaller, yet incredibly delicious burgers check out our undoubtedly stunning cheeseburger recipes and try burgers with brie cheese, blue cheese and more!

Bon appetit!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Friday, August 31st, 2012

Happy Labor Day weekend cheese lovers! Enjoy the last days of summer with our gourmet cheese! Here’s a delicious grilling recipe you can’t go wrong with!  Try our perfect wine and cheese pairing tips on this last long weekend of summer!

We hope you had a wonderful summer!

Clever Uses for Cheese

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

What is the most common food at parties, festive dinners and other occasions? Cheese! There is something special about cheese that makes it a delightful with so many different foods and flavors!

Cheese is perfect as a summer appetizer: cheese platters and plates for parties, cheese and grilling pairing ideas, cheese with chocolate and a lot of other great cheesy ideas that you can find on our website!

Here’s the 5 top delightful summer cheese recipes:

Gourmet Blue Cheese Burger Recipe

Avocado with Fruited Ile de France Goat Cheese Salad

Grilled Salmon and Tomatoes with Comté, Goat Cheese and Dill

Chicken Spring Rolls with Ile de France Brie Recipe

Steakhouse Fondue Recipe

What is your favorite summer cheese recipe?