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  Roquefort cheese - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roquefort is a flavorful ewe's-milk blue cheese from the south of France, and one of the most famous of all French cheeses.
Roquefort is sometime known as "The King of Cheeses", a distinction that is also used for the Brie de Meaux.
Roquefort is made from 'Lacaune' breed's milk produced throughout the local département of Aveyron and part of the nearby départements of Lozère, Gard, Hérault and Tarn.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roquefort_cheese   (418 words)

  
 2001 Personnel Trainer: Roquefort Cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort as we know it has been enjoyed since at least Roman times when Pliny the Elder described it as the favorite cheese of Rome in 76 A.D. In the Middle Ages, Roquefort cheese was actually used as a form of currency.
Roquefort should always be cut from the center towards the edge of the wheel in order to taste the full range of flavors inherent in the cheese.
Roquefort is truly one of the most versatile cheeses for before, during, and after the meal, and one of the great treasures of the cheese case.
www.gourmetretailer.com /gourmetretailer/search/search_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1086658   (942 words)

  
 Roquefort cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort is a flavorful ewe 's- milk bleu cheese from the south of France.
As each kilogram of finished cheese requiresapproximately 4.5 litres of milk, Roquefort is high in fat, protein and minerals such as calcium.
Roquefort is made from “Lacaune” breed’s milk produced throughout the local département of Aveyron and part ofthe nearby départements of Lozère, Gard, Hérault and Tarn.
www.therfcc.org /roquefort-cheese-23446.html   (352 words)

  
 Don Markstein's Toonopedia: Little Roquefort
The Little Roquefort cartoons were directed by either Connie Rasinski (who did the first) or Mannie Davis, both of whom also did Gandy & Sourpuss, Heckle & Jeckle, and all the other Terrytoons stars.
Both Roquefort and Percy were voiced by Tom Morrison, who also wrote for Terrytoons (and was the voice of Mighty Mouse's adversary, Oil Can Harry).
Roquefort and Percy continued to appear, as part of the general Terrytoons mix, on CBS and in packages of cartoons syndicated to local stations, for a long time to come.
www.toonopedia.com /l-roque.htm   (301 words)

  
 Roquefort Cheese -- French Cheeses
Roquefort is popularly known as "The King of Cheeses", a distinction shared with its Parisian cousin,
Roquefort is made from 'Lacaune' breed's milk produced throughout the local
Roquefort is mentioned in literature as far back as
www.edinformatics.com /culinaryarts/food_encyclopedia/roquefort_cheese.htm   (361 words)

  
 Renewing a healthy respect for Roquefort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort gets little respect from Americans who think it's only for salad dressing, but this regal blue cheese ranks among the world's finest.
Roquefort is an ancient cheese and was the first French cheese to receive AOC (appellation d'origine controllée) status, in 1925.
Roquefort wheels are chalk white when they go into the caves for aging.
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 Gastronomes.com - Gourmet Cheese, Caviar, Wines, Sushi
In 1411 Charles VI of France gave sole rights to the ageing of Roquefort cheese to the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, and all Roquefort still must be aged in the caves there today.
Roquefort should always be stored protected either by its original wrapping or a sheet of aluminum.
When destined for a cheese board, Roquefort should be brought to room temperature, at least one hour before being served, just like a good wine.
www.gastronomes.com   (720 words)

  
 Roquefort Cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort cheese has been cleared for sale in Australia after amendments to the Food Standards Code.
Roquefort is a flavorful ewe's-milk bleu cheese from the south of France.
Though the cheese is produced in a number of areas throughout the region, French law dictates that only those cheeses aged in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon may bear the name Roquefort.
www.wikiverse.org /roquefort-cheese   (493 words)

  
 roquefort, roi des fromages
Roquefort might well be the king of cheeses, but it also happened to be the cheese of kings.
Which means that with Roquefort deeply ingrained in the French way of life it is difficult for the likes of Eric Boutry to increase an already stable market share.
Maturation can only be carried out in the cellars at Roquefort, a process which comprises all the changes in the cheese from the end of salting to the moment at which it is ready for consumption.
www.jeremyjosephs.com /roquefort.htm   (1428 words)

  
 The King Of Cheeses- Roquefort
While Roquefort is certainly not to everyone's liking (which means there is more of it for those of us who adore it), it is undisputedly one of the world's most famous and unique cheeses.
Roquefort begins with sheep milk which is rare among blue cheeses as the majority of them are made from cow or perhaps goat milk.
One of the wonders of the culinary world, the Roquefort caves are ideal (due to a natural ventilation system which keeps the temperature and humidity levels constant) for the aging of the cheese and the development of the necessary mold.
www.cheftalk.com /content/display.cfm?articleid=74&type=article   (480 words)

  
 iGourmet.com - Encyclopedia of Cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Stilton is milder than Roquefort or Gorgonzola and is equally excellent for crumbling over salads or as a dessert cheese served with a Port Wine.
Roquefort: The most famous blue-mold cheese in the world, authentic Roquefort comes from caves near the Spanish border and is made from sheep's milk.
The French eat Roquefort as a dessert cheese, although most Americans prefer it in salads or dips.
www.igourmet.com /st_encyclopedia.asp   (3506 words)

  
 ::::eclectic boogaloo::::
Roquefort was an artist, a minor player in the Dadaist, then Surrealist movements, until his wife was killed in a bungled bank raid in 1974, after which he joined the police to track down the perpetrator.
Roquefort snorted, as if to say 'I see what you mean, and by the way I respect you as a fellow lover of justice,' before changing sensually into fifth gear and putting on his special white driving gloves.
Roquefort threw the car into first and roared down a sliver of an alleyway, which appeared to be lined on either side with patisseries and chocolatiers.
eclecticboogaloo.typepad.com   (7899 words)

  
 Roquefort Papillon - french cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort’s name-controlled AOC status is probably the oldest in all of France.
Roquefort is made with pure sheep’s milk, which is inoculated with a special type of blue mold (Penicillium roqueforti).
Rising at the foot of a cliff, the village of Roquefort is dominated by a small chalky plateau called the « Combalou » the Northeast part of which has partly collapsed over its clayey bed.
www.france-gourmet.com /Cheese/Cheese/RoquefortPapillon.html   (694 words)

  
 The return of roquefort - National - www.theage.com.au
In 2003 Mr Studd was forced to destroy 85 kilograms of roquefort that had been in storage for 18 months while he fought a legal battle to allow it be sold here.
It is banned here because of a food standard requiring all cheeses to be made from pasteurised milk and heated for 15 seconds to eliminate microbiological hazards.
Claude Levi, cheese room manager at the Richmond Hill Cafe and Larder in Melbourne, said roquefort was regarded by some as the king of cheeses.
www.theage.com.au /news/National/The-return-of-roquefort/2005/03/22/1111254023981.html?oneclick=true   (530 words)

  
 BW Online | December 31, 2001 | Something Is Rotten in Roquefort
Roquefort is the lifeblood of the Aveyron region where it is made, providing a living for more than 10,000 people.
Roquefort was the first cheese in France to be given the AOC, back in 1925, but its fame dates back centuries.
Roquefort is a valuable brand, and the AOC guarantees that every aspect of the cheesemaking is meticulously regulated and conforms to tradition, leaving them no flexibility to cut costs.
www.businessweek.com /magazine/content/01_53/b3764082.htm   (1413 words)

  
 Roquefort Cheese-France: French Cheese Guide
Roquefort is made exclusively from the milk of the red Lacaune ewes that graze on the huge plateau of Rouergue, Causses in the Aveyron.
Nowadays, Roquefort cheeses still mature naturally in the same caves of this village for a minimum of 4 months.
Roquefort making: Roquefort quality comes from the ewe's milk, the processing of the curd, the “penicillium roqueforti” and then the maturation in natural caves.
www.cheese-france.com /cheese/roquefort.htm   (237 words)

  
 Roquefort
All true Roquefort cheese originates in the area of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, a town that sits above the limestone caves in which the cheese is made.
Roquefort cheese is essentially just one variety, which is name- and trademark-protected under the guidelines of the Roquefort Association, Inc. If you want to be sure that you have obtained genuine Roquefort cheese, look for the red sheep seal on the packaging, which only authorized producers are entitled to display.
Roquefort is widely available in natural foods, grocery, and specialty stores.
www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1913007.html   (692 words)

  
 Eurofood: Roquefort producers to get help - French government agrees to promote Roquefort cheese - Brief Article
Roquefort producers are said to have lost some 4.7m [European dollar] over the past two years.
Roquefort cheese was among European products hit with punitive 100% duties in 1999 when the US imposed US$ 117m (127.6m [European dollar]) of sanctions on European foods in retaliation for the EU's failure to lift a ban on hormone-treated beef.
Roquefort executives claim it will take years to recapture the lost market share even if the sanctions are lifted.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0DQA/is_2001_August_30/ai_78476139   (412 words)

  
 Search: Roquefort - FOX News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort is made exclusively from the milk of the ewes on the plateau of Rouergue, Causses in the Aveyron, France.
Roquefort is made exclusively from the milk of the red Lacaune...
Roquefort, known as the "King of Cheeses" is the starring ingredient in these recipes, including Pasta with Broccoli, Cauliflower and
search.foxnews.com /info.foxnws/redirs_all.htm?pgtarg=wbsdogpile&qcat=web&qkw=Roquefort   (454 words)

  
 FictionPress.Com Story : Roquefort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Dating all the way back to 79 AD, Roquefort is one of the world’s oldest known cheeses and one of the original blue cheeses.
Made with sheep’s milk, Roquefort cheese was originally prepared in limestone caves in the south of France.
Roquefort is a worldwide sensation, but the whole world’s supply of Roquefort cheese is supplied by the single town of Roquefort.
www.fictionpress.com /read.php?storyid=1947150   (347 words)

  
 ::::eclectic boogaloo::::: The Roquefort Files Part 2a: Brie Encounter
Perhaps it is not as important as the piece of paper Chamberlain held in his hand on that fateful day in 1938 (some historians claim it was the MOT certificate on his Austin 7, others insist it was a 10/- birthday postal order from his Aunt Mimsy, nobody can be certain).
You may remember (you may not; in all honesty it's not a deal-breaker) that in the last instalment of The Roquefort Files, Roquefort died tragically (as opposed to flippantly or ecstatically) when he was pushed under the wheels of a train on the Metro in Paris.
Roquefort puffed and wheezed like an old farting English harlot as he made his way down the escalator.
eclecticboogaloo.typepad.com /eclectic_boogaloo/2005/02/the_roquefort_f.html   (990 words)

  
 Roquefort Lovers Recipes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort is a star among other cheeses in a successful cheese tray The key to success is in combining different types of cheeses with interesting flavors.
Arrange walnuts, fried bacon and garlic croutons on a bed of curly lettuce (or chicory) and sprinkle with crumbled Roquefort.
roquefort is a quite salty cheese), add the remaining roquefort, then get it off the cooker.
www.roquefortlovers.com /recipes.html   (734 words)

  
 ROQUEFORT-FORMAGGIO.IT
Geographical area:Originally a vast area to the south of the Massif Central, possessing, as the law of 26 July 1925 specified, "the same characteristics in terms of ovine breeds, vegetation and climate" and characterized by an arid, wild landscape where several flocks of sheep graze.
Thanks to the effort of the Roquefort producers to encourage sheep-breeding and develop milk production, the milk used in the manufacture of Roquefort today mostly comes from the so-called "regional zone", which comprises most of Aveyron and part of the adjacent départments of Lozère, Gard, Hérault and Tarn.
From the 8th century there are references to Roquefort cheese in numerous deeds, settlements, endowments, etc. concerning the province of Rouergue.
www.formaggio.it /francia/roquefortE.htm   (311 words)

  
 BBC News | BUSINESS | Roquefort suffers in trade war
Roquefort cheese is produced using milk from a special breed of sheep in south west France.
Roquefort executives say it will take years to recapture lost market share in the US once the sanctions are dropped.
They have been forced to reduce the price of their milk as Roquefort tries to find ways of cutting costs and keeping its cheese on shelves in the US at affordable prices.
news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/business/newsid_1487000/1487981.stm   (624 words)

  
 Roquefort cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Roquefort is a flavorful ewe's-milk blue cheese from the south of France.
Though the cheese is produced in a number of areas throughout the region, French law dictates that only those cheeses aged in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon may bear the name Roquefort, as it has a Protected designation of origin.
Roquefort is popularly known as "The King of Cheeses", a distinction shared with its Parisian cousin, Brie de Meaux.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Roquefort_cheese   (580 words)

  
 Le fromage roquefort
Dilemme pour les acteurs du roi des fromages titulaire de la première AOC… Lactalis a vu le coup arriver et propose son Salakis....
Pour les Anglo-saxons, Roquefort demeure le symbole de poil à gratter français.
Dans ce village de Roquefort, il y a des clans, des familles et des marques.
www.aveyron.com /artisan/roquefort_dossier.html   (523 words)

  
 Business Wire: FEATURE/New Roquefort Lovers Website Airs Beefs... @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Faced with punishing government tariffs on Roquefort and the prospect of depleted supplies by the Millennium, cheese lovers across the country are uniting at www.roquefortlovers.com.
Roquefort imports were hit with a 100% tariff beginning at the end of July after the EU failed to comply with a WTO finding that the EU beef policy was inconsistent with WTO rules.
Made from raw sheep's milk and injected with a special mold, the cheese is renowned for its internal blue-green mold that reaches right to the outside edge of the cheese wheel.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:55712697&refid=holomed_1   (616 words)

  
 International Recipes OnLine: Food and Wine Dictionary: Roquefort cheese
If not the "king of cheeses" as many proclaim, Roquefort is at least one of the oldest and best known in the world.
Roquefort has a creamy-rich texture and pungent, piquant, somewhat salty flavor.
The name "Roquefort" is protected by law from imitators of this remarkable cheese.
www.internationalrecipesonline.com /recipes/dictionary.pl?5877   (241 words)

  
 Straight Dope Staff Report: What makes blue cheese blue?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In the case of Roquefort, the Roquefort caves in which the cheese was stored were teeming with Penicillium roqueforti.
The Roman historian Pliny (23-79 AD) wrote of a cheese from a mountainous region of France near the Mediterranean that might have been Roquefort, and it is reputed that even Charlemagne himself was served Roquefort at the monastery of St. Gall in 778.
Roquefort, for example, has been protected by a French crown patent since 1411, when it was declared that "only the cheese of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon could be called Roquefort cheese" (1).
www.straightdope.com /mailbag/mbluecheese.html   (801 words)

  
 El Queso Roquefort
También los reyes venerarían al Roquefort: Carlos VI, Francisco I, Enrique II, Luis XIV y Luis XV tuvieron gran influencia en el desarrollo de este producto y proclamaron escritos para proteger su producción.
El Roquefort, amado por los reyes y exaltado por trovadores, acabo "democratizándose" y convirtiéndose en uno de los manjares de la sociedad francesa.
Eso sí, a todos los quesos roquefort se les lleva a madurar, un mínimo de tres meses en las cuevas naturales de roca caliza, temperatura constante, elevada humedad y buena ventilación, situadas al pie de la montaña Combalou de Roquefort, tal como indica la AOC.
www.alimentacion-sana.com.ar /informaciones/novedades/roquefort.htm   (1625 words)

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