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Pont-l’Évêque

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Stink Level: 7/10

Soft washed-rind cow's milk cheese in square form. It gives off a scent described as earthy, nutty, grassy, mild funk, with a taste that’s mildly salty, creamy, grassy, nutty, and a texture that's orange-beige rind, soft and springy texture. It’s often enjoyed served with pear or honey, on warm toast, paired with cider.

Other names: Pont-l'évêque cheese

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Best enjoyed...

  • Served with pear or honey.
  • On warm toast.
  • Paired with cider.

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Raclette du Valais

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Stink Level: 8/10

Semi-hard washed-rind cow's milk cheese from the Alps. It gives off a scent described as nutty, funky, sour milk, savory, with a taste that’s melted, nutty, rich, earthy, and a texture that's pale yellow, semi-firm, melts easily. It’s often enjoyed melted over potatoes or meats, paired with white swiss fendant wine.

Other names: Swiss Raclette

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Best enjoyed...

  • Melted over potatoes or meats.
  • Paired with white Swiss Fendant wine.

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Tomme des Pyrénées

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Stink Level: 5/10

Pressed cow’s milk cheese with natural or waxed rind. It gives off a scent described as mild, nutty, earthy, cellar, with a taste that’s buttery, nutty, mild, slightly sweet, and a texture that's black or brown rind, semi-firm yellow paste. It’s often enjoyed served with nuts and ham, grated in casseroles, paired with madiran.

Other names: Tomme de chèvre de l'Île de Ré

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Best enjoyed...

  • Served with nuts and ham.
  • Grated in casseroles.
  • Paired with Madiran.

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