Explorateur
		When ripe, Explorateur’s ivory interior has a delicate aroma and salty, mushroomy tang… a delicately piquant flavor that reminds me of buttery baked hazelnuts. Explorateur is usually served as an appetizer with Champagne, Bordeaux, or dry, fruity white wines and crusty French bread. Often it’s served at the end of a meal as a dessert accompanied by a medley of ripe, fresh fruit.
		Blue d’Auvergne
		Compared to Roquefort, its super-intense and crumbly relative, Bleu d'Auvergne has a creamier texture and a more subtle, rustic flavor. For a special treat, serve it with Sauterne and toasted nuts, or with a full bodied red wine. Bleu d'Auvergne is great crumbled on a tossed salad or add it directly to your freshly made vinaigrette to mellow the acidity. Try a small piece on a slice of apple for a beautiful, healthy snack!
		Lancashire
		Lancashire is perfect cheese for toasting. Top a slice of Farm Bread with a layer of apple chutney, crumble on some of Mrs. Kirkham's Lancashire, and set it under the broiler 'til the cheese is bubbling hot and lightly browned. I had a slice of this cheese for lunch last month and it blew me away anew … so delicately delicious it was.