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Best Canadian Cheesemonger
Anne Gavreau-Sybille of Anne et Frères in Montreal crowned champion at 2026 Sial Cheesemonger competition.
Bique au Pré
A fresh style goat cheese tomme for Canada Day.
Check out Allison Spurrell's latest article at Gismondionwine.com
THERE'S NO FREE TRADE IN CHEESE TRADE
In Canada, if you are a cheese maker, you must have an inspected facility to sell cheese.
Oveja Rose Champagne
Oveja Champagne Rosé is a new cheese for us this past year. This special sheep's milk cheese from the Castile-La Manc...
Epoisses
Epoisses is renowned in the cheese world as one of France's most potent washed rind cheeses. Regardless of its ripene...
European Raw Milk Ban
I think it's going to be an interesting winter season at les amis.
With winter comes the season of raclette and fond...
Christmas Specialties 2025
Tourtiere
UPDATED DECEMBER 11, 2025
SOLD OUT at both stores
Our Holiday Tourtiere will be ready for sale Friday,...
A Visit to the Jura
Recently, my partner and I had the good fortune to travel to the Jura region of France.
We were staying in Lyon as p...
Canadian Top Ten Cheeses - Pt 3
A few weeks ago I hopefully introduced you to some new favourites Canadian cheeses.
All of the cheese mongers at les ...
Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar
Each month, I share my cheese knowledge with Anthony Gismondi's newsletter followers who are as curious about cheese ...
Canadian Top Ten Cheeses - Pt 2
A few weeks ago I started to tell you about our slightly random poll of our favourite Canadian cheeses. We had quite ...
Canadian Top Ten Cheeses
We love Canadian cheese at les amis, but it seems like we have had more reason than usual to talk about our favourit...