On the Cheese Truck 2/07/2010

Laurent Bonjour has got your cheeses for your Superbowl party. Just set the cheeses on a platter with some bread, and you're ready to watch the commercials.

Special of the Month: $3 off a 14-ounce package of Saint Foin, a pasteurized cow’s milk cheese that's very creamy and has a full cow milk’s flavor.


Goat Milk’s Butter, a European-style butter made in California -- light and flavorful; more for eating rather than cooking. Monsieur Bonjour's daughter Amélie loves it.

Mimolette, inspired by the Dutch. In the 17th century, Louis XIV wanted a cheese to be like the Edam but different so color from annatto was added.

P'tit Basque, a sheep's milk cheese so mild that every child loves it.

Tome des Bauges, a raw cow's milk cheese that's mild to tangy. Like a Tomme de Savoie but with a bite.

Clochette, a goat's milk cheese that mild and sour to more acidic when aged, made in a shape of a bell.

Myzithra or Ricotta Salata, depending where you are from − the first one is its Greek name, the second is Italian. A raw goat cheese, mild but salty. Imagine a dry feta. Very good but better on salad or pasta.

Saint Nectaire, firm yet supple, slightly acidic and spicy. Fruity with a strong aroma of straw.



Cabra Quinta, lightly salty because aged in sea salt.

Leyden with cumin seeds, wonderful on its own but excellent in eggs.

Brillat-Savarin with black truffle, which Laurent's daughter Amélie loves

Applewood smoked cheddar, excellent by itself but delightful melted in dishes as tacos, macaroni and cheese.


And if are you making your soup from scratch? Here is something to add some taste to your broth: Parmigiano-Reggiano's rind.


The weather is cold and you need to eat warm. Try Laurent's sauces for pasta and for either meat or fish:

- Pomodoro (for pasta, vegetable, meat or fish)

- Bolognese (very HOT, for pasta)

- Walnut Pesto (Multiple use: pasta, veggie, sandwich)

- Roquefort cream sauce (some pasta and meat)

- Black peppercorn cream sauce (meat and fish)

- Sage cream sauce (Pumpkin ravioli and shrimps & scallops)

- Mushroom cream sauce (pasta and meat)

- Carbonara cream sauce (long pasta only)

One of Laurent's friends sells Homemade Pasta in some of the same farmers markets (La Canada Flintridge and Culver City). If you want some, just let Laurent know today at the Larchmont Farmers Market.  www.cheesecorner.net