Le Cendrillon ("Cendrillon" means "Cinderella" in French) is a vegetable ash-covered, soft, surface-ripened goat cheese that was crowned the 'Best Cheese in the World' at the 2009 World Cheese Awards. It was the first cheese from Quebec to ever receive such a prestigious honour. This triangular, log-shaped cheese has got a smooth ivory body enveloped by a marble-textured rind. The flavour is fairly strong, acidic and slightly sour. When young, the overall taste is mild, but as it ripens, the flavour becomes more pronounced with the rind acquiring a bit of spice.Le Cendrillon will pair well with a Loire wine (white) or Amber Ale.

Le Cendrillon

La Maison Alexis de Portneuf Inc.

Roquefort is a popular French cheese, reported to be a favorite of Emperor Charlemagne. In France, it is called the 'cheese of kings and popes'. This cheese is protected by AOC guidelines. Roquefort cheese is moist and breaks into little pieces easily. Genuine Roquefort is rich, creamy and sharp, tangy, salty in flavour. It is aged for 5 months. It is also mostly used in salads and dressings.

Roquefort

Roquefort Société

Some of our Beemster farmers also raise goats! Grazing on the same canal-lined pastures as our cows, Beemster goats produce a similarly rich, creamy milk. This is a great introduction to goat cheese—even people who think they don't like goat cheese fall in love with Beemster's! A pale ivory interior and smooth, semi-soft texture deliver a refreshing, sweet, full-flavored experience.

Tom Abel

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