Jikoni
Sous Chef
I recently bought raclette cheese on sale(garlic, peppercorn and natural) I decided it was too much so froze it, no idea what it will be like, anyone know?
Hi Lee,I've only had the Raclette that I've bought at Trader Joe's, and OMG... I LOVE it! It's soft cheese with a line of blue mold in it and it's heavenly! (isn't it? LOL!)
I just eat it with French bread, as is. Didn't know about different flavors or melting qualities or special cooking toys.
YUMMM!
Lee
Not necessary Breezy,I stand here shamefaced before you Kadesma - lol!!!
Actually, I'm glad to hear that someone owns & actually uses & enjoys a Raclette melter (& all it's accoutrements). You're the first!
Although someone else must be buying them, because every fall they come out of the woodwork at the small appliance vendors, along with the Raclette at the cheese departments. I just don't have the room for an appliance that only has one purpose.
Right you are, Breezy!
I've bought many cheeses at TJ's, so I get them confused. The one I was referring to that I loved so much was Morbier. I also got Raclette - obviously, less memorable to me!
Images and descriptions of both cheeses are in this link - they ALL are making my mouth water! Google Image Result for http://www.interfrance.com/images/franche-comte/jpgs/frmg_raclette1.jpg
Lee
JPI have a Raclette thingy to. For me Raclette is a mood thing because it's so pungent I like the Swiss better than the french as it's not so strong. If you can't find or can't handle it's pungency you can use Emmentaler or Apenzeller. I like a lot of sides besides potato, gherkins like asparagus, sausage, ham, onions you name it. I would like to find other ways to use the Raclette maker. Im sure you could do something with Brie or other great cheeses, shrimp, fruit, crab and so on.