Baked in a wood stove.

Auge is an area in Normandy which is a source of many of the great cheeses of France, not least, Camembert and Pont-l'Évêque.

A square slab of soft cheese made from cow's milk, similar to Pont l'Évêque. It is made in the Vallée d'Auge.

Cooked in fat with a rich meat gravy.

Cooked in fat with a rich meat gravy.

Au gratin refers to a dish which is grilled or baked in the oven to provide a crisp, brown crust, usually with the addition of cheese or breadcrumbs. The very words "au gratin" gladden my heart as I immediately imagine a dish which is bubbling and golden and delicious.

Grilled

Grilled

Served with the meat's natural juices.

Served with the meat's natural juices.