Sunday, September 11, 2011

Hungry?: Fromagerie Discoveries


Those who dropped by in August know that a friend and I recently did some traveling in beautiful, eastern Canada. Aside from the wonderful scenery and people, there was cheese!

(Click here for each section of the road trip: 1, 2, 3)


One place we explored was Prince Edward Island.  We knew about Cheese Lady's Gouda from a visit we made last year. The cheese is made on the premises, which is in a verdant setting, complete with hay bales and pasturing sheep. Last year, I picked up the classic, plain gouda. This year, I went with one wheel of herb and garlic, and a smaller wheel flavoured with pepper and mustard. The former is delicious, the latter I have yet to sample...but I know it will be tasty!



While in Quebec, well stocked with fromageries (cheese makers/shops), I spotted a cheese named "La Notre-Dames-des-Neiges". The beautiful label and name (which means "Our Lady of the Snow") was not to be resisted!


Traveling on...

More cheese was purchased on the drive through "La Belle Province". After all, I can't buy these ones at home! Here are the translations of the colourful names (and links).

Le Ciel de Charlevoix - The Sky of Charlevoix

La Belle Brune de Charlevoix - The Beautiful Brunette from Charlevoix
L'Heritage Fromagerie des Basques  - The Heritage of Basques Cheese


Come on over to my little home so we can share all of these PEI and Quebec cheeses!

I'm happy to be linking with Mary at Little Red House for "Mosaic Monday". 
Update: Thank you to Beth for inviting me to join her at Beyond the Garden Gate: Travels Near and Far.

Warm wishes,
Karen
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownSunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:11:00 PM EDT

    Our family loves cheese! Cheese is such a simple sounding word that doesn't quite describe how we feel about the food.
    In Edmonds WA there is a little cheese shop. YUM

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  2. black eyed susans kitchenSunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:15:00 PM EDT

    We just enjoyed a triple cream brie last night from a local fromagerie right here in NJ! Not only are your choices beautiful, they make a great picture too!

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  3. eileeninmdSunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:21:00 PM EDT

    I love cheese and it is wonderful to try all the different kinds. Great post.

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  4. Judith @ Lavender CottageSunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:29:00 PM EDT

    Hi Karen
    Mmm, real cheese and fancy ones too! I'll be right over with some crackers to share.
    Judith

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  5. PondsideSunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:36:00 PM EDT

    I'll bring the BC wine if you'll save some of that cheese for me!

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  6. BethSunday, September 11, 2011 at 9:49:00 PM EDT

    Your cheeses are lovely and I'm sure you really enjoyed them too! Glad you enjoyed your travels in Canada - feel free to link to my travel meme on 9/15 if you'd like.
    Hugs, Beth

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  7. A Bit of the BlarneySunday, September 11, 2011 at 9:55:00 PM EDT

    Looks so tasty and what a pastorale scene!!! Thank you! Cathy

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  8. Teacup-In-The-GardenMonday, September 12, 2011 at 1:12:00 AM EDT

    Mhhhhh....I bring some fresh bread....

    Have a nice week,
    Markus

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  9. Kentish Keg-MegMonday, September 12, 2011 at 3:50:00 AM EDT

    Love this post. My family would love to try those cheeses with those great names. I was drawn to the Our Lady of the Snow. What a fabulous name for a cheese.

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  10. Gardening in a SandboxMonday, September 12, 2011 at 6:57:00 AM EDT

    Yummy cheese. Hope you enjoyed your trip. V

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  11. SnapMonday, September 12, 2011 at 8:59:00 AM EDT

    Wonderful! I love cheese. The little farmer's market here always gets busy with cheese this time of year.

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  12. KarenMonday, September 12, 2011 at 11:33:00 AM EDT

    Our family loves cheese. The university here close to where we live makes some fabulous cheese. But, so fun trying different tastes. Joining you today for Mosaic Monday.

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  13. OlgaMonday, September 12, 2011 at 12:39:00 PM EDT

    I am a big fan of all good cheeses. I'm glad that you enjoyed these kinds. I have personally tried two of them. Lately, the cheese industry is blooming in Quebec.

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  14. Raindrops and DaisiesMonday, September 12, 2011 at 12:53:00 PM EDT

    I love cheese too but need to be good and not eat too much as I'm trying to lose a few pounds and it doesn't help!

    Boy do I miss it.

    Happy Monday

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  15. Pamela GordonMonday, September 12, 2011 at 4:34:00 PM EDT

    Hi Karen, Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I enjoyed your posts and beautiful photos. That's too bad you missed seeing Kings Landing. You would drive almost by it on the TCH through the province. It's one of my favorite places. I hope you have a wonderful week. Pamela

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  16. RajeshMonday, September 12, 2011 at 11:38:00 PM EDT

    Hey, they have been packed beautifully.

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  17. ANGELTuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:02:00 AM EDT

    love cheese and i super love your post. thanks for sharing :)
    -ANGEL

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  18. VeronicaTuesday, September 13, 2011 at 10:11:00 AM EDT

    Yum best mel in the world cheese bread and wine! Wonderful post that has me in droolishes mode. Thanks Karen

    Veronica

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  19. carolina mtsTuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:57:00 PM EDT

    We have local cheese makers her in the mts - I love goat cheeses.

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  20. poppilinnstudiosThursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:51:00 AM EDT

    Oooh! Sounds like a wine and cheese party! I love all cheeses! I'll be right over!
    -Lynn

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  21. BethThursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:58:00 AM EDT

    Hi Karen, The cheese looks delicious! There are a couple of bloggers I know of who live on PEI. From what I've seen on their blogs, it looks to be an amazingly beautiful place. Hope I can visit there someday. Thanks for linking to Travels Near And Far and I apologize for the issue with the linking tool. It's all fixed now.
    Hugs, Beth

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  22. MaryFriday, September 16, 2011 at 8:39:00 PM EDT

    My daughter would love this -- she's the big cheese-eater in our family. :) Sounds like you had a grand time. Thanks for sharing at MM> :)

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