{"id":7133,"date":"2020-12-18T23:11:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T21:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/2020\/12\/18\/fromage-local\/"},"modified":"2021-02-26T11:20:14","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T09:20:14","slug":"local-cheese-real-comfort-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/local-cheese-real-comfort-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Local cheese: real comfort food"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>During this winter period, enhance your raclettes, fondues, cheese platters and preparations by choosing your products from one of the City\u2019s cheesemakers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>The cheese platter for a \u201chigh-end\u201d tasting session<\/h2>\n<p>Make up your own basket filled with varied and high quality local cheeses at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/Farm\/Ferme-Kairet-1899075683671478\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ferme Kairet<\/a> in Viesville (Pont-\u00e0-Celles): hard cheeses, soft cheeses, fromage frais or even heart-shaped cheeses and as an extra, a jar of honey or a bottle of apple juice to complement your basket of deliciousness.<\/p>\n<h2>A tartiflette quiche<\/h2>\n<p>It was a risk, but the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chevrerieducadeau\/?rf=1685018748453576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ch\u00e8vrerie du Cadeau<\/a>, in Buzet, in the municipality of Pont-\u00e0-Celles, did it. Brand new this year and especially designed for the festive period, the \u201ctartiflette quiche\u201d filled with potatoes, lardons and creamy pieces of cheese will delight your taste buds.<\/p>\n<p>As well as this original quiche, the Ch\u00e8vrerie du Cadeau offers cheeses in various formats: by the slice, platters, puff pastries, or even Zakuski, not to mention the countless other local products which can be found here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6853\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-quiche-local-producteur-vache-e1608236099705-1600x1068.jpg\" alt=\"quiche-fromage-fondu\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-quiche-local-producteur-vache-e1608236099705-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-quiche-local-producteur-vache-e1608236099705-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-quiche-local-producteur-vache-e1608236099705-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-quiche-local-producteur-vache-e1608236099705.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \u201ctartiflette quiche\u201d, which can be found at the Ch\u00e8vrerie du Cadeau, is made with cheese, lardons and potatoes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Made with organic milk<\/h2>\n<p>Renowned in the region for its numerous fresh, organic and high-quality products, the \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/La-Ferme-Du-Lumsonry-1713479408716653\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ferme du Lumsonry<\/a>, in Tarciennes, near Walcourt, also offers an attractive range of cheeses.<\/p>\n<p>Haven\u2019t discovered Annick and Jacky\u2019s creations yet? We suggest starting by trying their natural pressed cheese and their washed, soft and bloomy rind cheese which received the \u201cCoq de Cristal\u201d prize.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/dive-into-real-praline\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/img_13-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"Dive into real praline\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">Dive into real praline<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>The timeless raclette<\/h2>\n<p>The timeless raclette<\/p>\n<p>If there is one dish that never goes out of fashion, it is the raclette. Go for a raclette cheese and charcuterie platter from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Ferme-du-Raz-Buz%C3%A9e-1539069413090083\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ferme du Raz Buz\u00e9e<\/a>\u00a0in Gerpinnes. The farm works in collaboration with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Th%C3%A9-ou-Caf%C3%A9-Brunardi-532601340270095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Th\u00e9s et Caf\u00e9s Brunardi<\/a> which supplies them with copious charcuterie platters.<\/p>\n<p>For those looking for something different, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/La-ferme-de-lEau-Blanche-384713792089863\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ferme de l\u2019Eau Blanche<\/a> in Virelles (Chimay) relies on bold tastes for its cheeses. While plain cheese is still just as successful, this producer also attracts clients with cheeses flavoured with wild garlic, oignior (a mixture of ginger, paprika, horseradish, etc.) and his cheeses made with nettles or spicy herbs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6852\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-raclette-fromage-local-terroir-1600x1068.jpg\" alt=\"raclette-avec-fromage-local-en-train-de-fondre\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-raclette-fromage-local-terroir-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-raclette-fromage-local-terroir-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-raclette-fromage-local-terroir-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-raclette-fromage-local-terroir.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Go for a local raclette cheese to impress your guests.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>\u201cFestive\u201d fromage frais<\/h2>\n<p>Christmas and New Year\u2019s Eve are also an opportunity for our producers to offer new recipes. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fermedesqueuwys.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ferme des Queuwys<\/a> in Froidchapelle was no exception with sticks of fromage frais made with grapes and Eau de Vill\u00e9e, with sp\u00e9culoos biscuits and Eau de Vill\u00e9e, or with fig jam and ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>This family farm also offers several baskets, to be gifted or shared with loved ones.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/getting-involved-through-local-artisanal-organic-bread\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/28_mazpain.00_01_15_14.still010-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"Getting involved through local artisanal organic bread\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">Getting involved through local artisanal organic bread<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Discover the best places near you<\/h2>\n<p>Our region is full of cheese producers and small local shops. Go to our interactive page to find out about the producers near you.<\/p>\n<p>Please also tell us about any good places that are not already on the website.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6846\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-local-producteur-fermier-e1608236312958-1600x1068.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-local-producteur-fermier-e1608236312958-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-local-producteur-fermier-e1608236312958-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-local-producteur-fermier-e1608236312958-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/charleroi-metropole-fromage-local-producteur-fermier-e1608236312958.jpg 1891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy organic cheeses from the Ferme du Lumsonry, an absolute delight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/the-must-try-ice-cream-makers-in-the-wider-charleroi-region\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/charleroi-metropole-artisan-glacier-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"The must-try ice cream makers in the wider Charleroi region\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">The must-try ice cream makers in the wider Charleroi region<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During this winter period, enhance your raclettes, fondues, cheese platters and preparations by choosing your products from one of the City\u2019s cheesemakers. The cheese platter for a \u201chigh-end\u201d tasting session Make up your own basket filled with varied and high quality local cheeses at the\u00a0ferme Kairet in Viesville (Pont-\u00e0-Celles): hard cheeses, soft cheeses, fromage frais [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6848,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[400],"tags":[45,22,117,161,24],"class_list":["post-7133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eat-local","tag-artisan","tag-local","tag-local-products","tag-organic","tag-terroir"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7133"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7133"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7135,"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7133\/revisions\/7135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}