I think it's going to be an interesting winter season at les amis.
With winter comes the season of raclette and fondue, as well as the craziness of the busy Christmas months. It's a hectic time here with pallets of cheese arriving almost faster than we can deal with them.
This year, we will have an additional obstacle to navigate. I have just had a second letter from a supplier letting me know that many of our regular European cheeses made with raw milk will not be available for some time. This means everything from Brie de Meaux and Tomme de Savoie, to the eagerly awaited seasonal cheese Vacherin Mont d'Or, which is made only in winter and which we usually receive only in December. So many people are going to be disappointed, myself included.
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