A soft cow's milk cheese similar to Époisses but less strong. It is a strong cheese with a flavour of wine from the Chablis in which it is washed. It is made in dairies in Chablis, south west of Dijon in Burgundy and measures 18 cm (7") diameter x 3.5 cm (1 1.2 ") deep, weighing around 1 kg (2.2 lb). Affinage is 1 month. It is packed in a wooden box.
Maturing, generally referring to the process of maturing cheeses ina controlled setting. The period of aging and seasoning.
Aged. Mature. Refined, Developed. This can mean ripe, aged or seasoned in reference to cheese, wine or meats. It means mature when used in a complimentary way but be cautious as it can also mean stale.
A person who specialises in the curing and maturing of cheeses.
To season a pan to prevent food sticking when it is used. This can be achieved by rubbing the interior with salt, or by heating oil slowly until very hot and then cleaning.
To season a pan to prevent food sticking when it is used. This can be achieved by rubbing the interior with salt, or by heating oil slowly until very hot and then cleaning.
