Jan 03 2025
As far as we are concerned, every year should be dedicated to French cheese, but we know that people like to turn over a new leaf as the calendar year ticks over from one to the next. So why not make 2025 a voyage of discovery and become a committed devotee of French cheese, with a plan to discover new ones, revisit old ones and find new ways to enjoy your favourites? We are officially making 2025 the ‘Year of French Cheese’ and your planning can start right now.
Anyone calling themselves a French cheese lover will already have their staple favourites; maybe a Brie, an Emmental or a Gruyere. These are some of the established French cheeses which are readily available and should definitely form part of a French cheeseboard as you look to prepare for the festive season. But there are plenty of variations to these everyday favourites, and plenty more to discover amongst our French cheese range at Sodiaal.
French cheese has four main characteristics; taste, aroma, texture and appearance. The subtlety with which these change from one cheese to the next opens up new opportunities for sensory sensations, particularly if you are looking to veer away from the norm.
If a Brie is your go-to French cheese, then how about trying the oozy luxury of a Brie de Meaux, widely acknowledged as the ‘King of Cheeses’. Or you could try the Mont Brie Bleu. Maybe you have only previously dipped your toe in the blue cheese waters? But if you love your Brie then this clever fusion of blue and Brie cheese can open up a whole new world for you, with so much more to discover. Filled Brie is another innovative taste variation; outer layers of Brie de Meaux with a filling layer of Summer Truffles for an indulgent and luxurious experience, a blend of three peppercorns for adventurous spice lovers, or a wild garlic filling for a delicate and smooth aroma.
Even if you have settled on the two or three cheeses you love, there are adventurous ways you can pair these to add variety and indulgence to your regular cheese treats in 2025. Try a new wine, or a different type of fruit or pickle. Maybe try your favourite cheese with nuts for a change and see if it opens up a new taste you have never experienced before. French cheeses are wonderfully versatile, but there is so much hidden in their depth that only certain pairings bring out. Until you discover them you are denying yourself a whole new dimension to the cheese you already love.
Another popular element of cheese is how it can be used. Many people automatically melt a cheese, and of course Abondance and Raclette are ideal for this, but they can also be enjoyed in their firm and unheated state once in a while for some variety. While many people don’t realise that Brie is a great melting cheese, in the same way Camembert is. Equally, have you thought about using cheese in amazing recipes such as pasta dishes, gratins or in savoury baking?
2025 is the year of French Cheeses, which means you can try new ones and try new ways to enjoy your old ones. The versatility of French cheeses means there are so many opportunities for taste sensations you might not even be aware of. So treat yourself and explore French cheeses in 2025, you can even study a new one every month for 12 months, and at the end of 2025, you can genuinely call yourself a French cheese connoisseur.
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