Époisses Berthaut Cheese from Fromagerie Berthaut

Posted on March 28, 2015 by A Cook's Canvas

In a small medieval village in eastern France, artisan cheesemakers produce small, fragrant wheels of a pungent cow’s milk cheese following a traditional process dating back to the early 16th century. Named for the village where it is made, Époisses de Bourgogne was a favorite of Napoleon, who called it “The King of all cheeses,” […]

Épaule de Porc Braisée aux Chou (Braised Pork Shoulder with Savoy Cabbage) from French Roots Cookbook by Executive Chef Jean-Pierre and Denise Lurton Moullé

Posted on March 6, 2015 by A Cook's Canvas

My doorbell rang yesterday, and when I opened the door expecting company, nobody was there, just footprints in the snow leading up the steps to my door, and there at my feet nestled in the snow was a small parcel wrapped in brown paper tied with a string. I had been anxiously awaiting this package, […]