On The Cheese Truck – 8/22/10

SPECIAL OF THE MONTH:
$2 off per pound of AGED FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR
– crumbly but creamy, sharp, nutty, earthy
– excellent with unsalted butter

Selles-sur-Cher
– a rarefied sour savor with a salty flavor which turns to a sweet nuttiness

Cantal Vieux
– frank flavor with a vigorous but pleasant taste
– one of the oldest cheeses in the world; reportedly eaten by Caesar when he was conquering Gaul

Fourme d’Ambert
– a rich and creamy blue cheese with a mild nut and mushroom overtone

Peppered Cabecou in Plum Brandy
– creamy when young, little moldy with age, all with a plum aftertaste

Fleur de Maquis
– a slightly acidic and sour sheep’s milk from Corsica
– mild earthy flavor that becomes drier and sharper with age

Saucisson Sec / Dry Salami  $15 each
– a rich chewy pork product that literally melts in your mouth
– goes best with cornichons or black cured olives

And don’t forget Duck Sausage with Figs as well as Beef & Lamb Merguez for your BBQ.

It’s summer, so there are more BBQ and salads on menus. Laurent has Sweet ‘n’ Spicy BBQ rub, as well as six (6) different dressings for your salads that can be used as marinade or sauce for your meat or seafood − basil, garlic and parmesan; honey, mustard and blue cheese;  balsamic; mustard, garlic and champagne; orange and raspberry; and Provençal.

If you happen to need a soothing necklace for a teething baby, Laurent happens to have those on his truck too. They’re very big in Europe!

Latest press in the Culver City Patch:

Born in the French Alps, Laurent Bonjour has an expansive knowledge of cheese. His customers call him “The French Cowboy,” “The Cheese Master” or simply “Monsieur” as they stop by his refrigerator truck to sample some of his 75 varieties of cheese. Sporting an Australian leather hat, Bonjour offers them a taste as well as recounting the history, legends and lineage of his tasty treats.   

The truck is at the Larchmont Farmers Market every Sunday, 9 am – 2 pm, rain or shine!

** Takes Visa and MasterCard for $20.00 minimum or $1.00 fee for less. **