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tomme de savoie
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Made from a centuries-old recipe, 70-pound wheels of Gruyere de Comté (Comté, for short) have been produced since the reign of Charlemagne, when there were no separate entities named France and Switzerland. Comté has the highest production figures of all the French AOC cheeses, as cheese makers work to satisfy the world's hunger for this exceptional cheese.Although Swiss Gruyere may be better known, the French variety is no less special. Created by local villagers in alpine dairies called "Fruiteries...
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Widely produced throughout the low-lands of Savoie in farms, factories and fruiteries. Tomme de Savoie (TUM-duh-sav-WAH) is made from raw cow's milk and most cylinders are 2.5 to 5 inches high. and are typically 8-9 inches in diameter. The key to choosing these Tomme's are to be sure they are genuine since there are many imitations on the market. Look for the words "au lait cru" and "fabrique en savoie" which will ensure you of this. A good Tomme de Savoie will have a rustic, chalky, gray rind...
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