In the following blog post, we are looking at a cheese that emerged from our beautiful mountain country almost 900 years ago. As the title suggests, the cheese with the focus is called Tête de Moine. It is a French term translating to “Monk’s head.” Some people also know it as Fromage de Bellelay. …
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Ageing: Also known as affinage Affinage: The ageing process of cheese in a controlled environment. Cheeses are stored at specific temperatures and humidity levels during affinage to develop flavour and texture. This process can vary in length, depending on the type of cheese. Annatto: A natural colouring agent derived from the seeds of the achiote…