The Complete Book of Cheese by Robert Carlton Brown
page 304 of 464 (65%)
page 304 of 464 (65%)
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_Fort No. II_: That from Franche-Comté Small dry goat cheeses pounded and potted with thyme, tarragon, leeks, pepper and brandy. (_See_ Hazebrook.) _Fort No. III_: From Provence, also called Cachat d'Entrechaux. In production from May to November. Semihard, sheep milk, mixed with brandy, white wine, strong herbs and seasonings and well marinated. Fromage Gras (fat cheese) _Savoy, France_ Soft, round, fat ball called _tête de mort_, "death's head." Winter Brie is also called Gras but there is no relation. This macabre name incited Victor Meusy to these lines: _Les gens à l'humeur morose Prennent la Tête-de-Mort._ People of a morose disposition Take the Death's Head. Fromage Mou Any soft cheese. Fromage Piquant _see_ Remoudon. Fromagère _see_ Canquillote. |
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