Testicles, usually ram's, often fried in batter or poached and served with vinaigrette. Confusingly, this also means sweetbreads.
Fromage blanc is made from sour milk drained of its whey through cheesecloth. When sugared and eaten with sweet cream it is called Fromage à la Crème. When the sour and separated milk is set to drain in heart-shaped wicker baskets, and the resulting cheese is served with cream, sugar or fruit, it is called Coeur à la Crème.
A wheel of firm cheese made with cow's milk. It has an elastic, golden paste with a few small holes and a rough, natural brushed rind with no cracks. It is made on farms in the Bagnes valley in Valais. The raw milk is at its best from summer to winter and contains 45% fat (dry). The curds are cooked and pressed. It may be found in the following dimensions: 35-40 cm (14-16") diameter by 7-8 cm (2½-3½") deep, weighing 5-10 kg (11-22 lb). Affinage is anything from 3-6 months. It has a fruit flavour and is a good table cheese as well as commonly being used to make raclette.
