La Fromagerie on Lexington

Do you want a melt-in-your-mouth experience? Then keep reading to find out how you can experience this. When you bite into a wedge of Fromager d’Affinois, you'll immediately note its delicate milky-sweetness, buttery, velvety, and rich tastes - almost like unsweetened whipped cream. A French double cream, soft-ripened cheese that looks like a Brie, but isn't Brie. Best when served at room temperature, transforming it from a firm and almost rubbery cheese to a silky-smoo...th spreadable cheese. Or, better yet, slice a wedge of Fromager d’Affinois onto an open-faced sour baguette, place it under the broiler just long enough to melt the cheese. Then scatter grapes and walnuts over it. Simply delectable. Pairing for Fromager d’Affinois includes biscuit crackers, baguette, fresh fruit, figs, or sparkling wine. #frenchcheese #waterloocheeseshop #wineandcheese

WHY ARE CHARCUTERIE BOARDS SO POPULAR? They’re an artisanal dinner-worthy meal that’s brilliantly balanced by arranging a combination of flavors using cured meats, cheeses and finger foods like dried & fresh fruits, nuts, crackers, olives, and pickles. The word, Charcuterie is French and used to describe any variety of cold, cooked or cured meats alongside cheese, crackers and/or bread that’s served on a wooden board for entertaining.... For the wine lover, charcuterie boards are best enjoyed with Gamay, Frappato, Zweigelt, Sauternes and Cabernet French wines, German Riesling, such as Feinherb, Spätlese or Auslese, or wines made from the Chardonnay grape. Avoid dry white wines as they don’t pair well with the creaminess and richness of the more flavourful cheeses. For the beer lover, a slightly hoppy lager or a straightforward pale ale pairs well. And for non-alcoholic beverage pairings, we suggest a heavier tea like an aged Oolong or Pu'er, Coffee, Very chocolatey hot chocolate, lavender lemonade, or a Natural carbonated soda. Call us directly at (519) 240-6994 to order a mouth-watering customized charcuterie board or simply drop by and help yourself to a Grab-n-Go board available every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. #mealtogo #dinnerfortwo #romance

MUSTARDS, HOT SAUCES, AND PRESERVES @island_son_canada formed in 2019 and made right here in K-W, Bajan Tyga hot sauce is made by hand in very small micro-batches using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. An incredible Barbadian (Bajan) styled mango & Scotch bonnet-based sauce, perfect for meals that require a little more heat or as a side on a charcuterie board. @phlippenssauce was formed in 2017 and their sauces are quickly gaining recognition as one of the be...st sauces on the market. They are naturally smoked using the finest of local ingredients, producing mesmerizing complex layers of sweet, hot, smoky flavours and tangy notes. Enjoyed on meat, vegetables, pizza, on a sandwich, or with eggs. @mrsbridges_food British heritage and tradition in a jar, we carry their Honey Mustard with Champagne, smooth mustard with the added sweetness of honey and the luxury of champagne an epic addition for your next charcuterie board. @belberry royal preserves carefully crafted with the finest ingredients and utmost exquisite taste. Get creative and tempt the foodie in you with your next meal using these authentic and intense preserve flavours. @greavesjams using only the finest fruits, vegetables, sugar and spices, to produce time-honoured jam, jelly preserves and chutneys. No pectin or preservatives are added. #foodie #mustard #giftbasketswaterloo

You’ll always find exquisite treasures for the cheese, chocolate, and foodie lover in you (or your social bubble). We have priceless one-of-a-kind wooden charcuterie boards and salt & pepper shakers that have been hand-crafted by a local artist; handmade in Markham, using the finest ingredients, we carry @maskitchenchocolate divinely addictive chocolates and chocolate crunch; and made in Ancaster by @andrea.chocolate we carry melt in your mouth milk chocolate, dark chocolate,... & white chocolate pizza slices, and signature bigfoot chocolate. Of course, these are only a few of the many unique treasures you’ll find in our little store here in Waterloo. BTW - did you know when you purchase one of our locally handmade wooden charcuterie boards, we can exclusively customize it to your liking. #gifts #foodiegifts #christmasgifts

YOU ASKED. WE LISTEN. NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR SHOP IN LIMITED QUANTITIES. @ilchestercheese is considered one of the best British cheese producers in the UK. Back by popular demand and available here in Canada for the second year in a row, they have created a new 2020 version of their famous Advent Calendar. Plastic packaging is reduced by 81%, and you'll now find nine different cheese varieties from the previous five, one of them being our top seller, Applewood cheddar. ... Enjoy 24-days of 2-oz individually wrapped cheese portions like vintage, aged, PDO, and Double Gloucester9...this calendar is sure to please any cheese lover. BTW - to get your hands on an Advent calendar please call us at (519) 240-6994 to reserve yours as our first shipment sold out within a few days. P.S - We're selling them for $44.99 #adventcalendar #adventcalendarart #shoplocalkw

TALKING A LITTLE ABOUT THE FLAVOURS OF SPAIN, FRANCE AND CANADA TODAY. From Spain, we have our sheep truffle cheese. Infused with just the right amount of truffle to give it heavenly balanced, earthy note. Enjoyed grated over a fresh bowl of pasta, and with a lovely glass of your favourite white wine. From France, our Fromage d'Affinois. It's a double-cream soft cheese that's luscious and creamy, yet lighter, smoother and has a silkier texture than other Brie cheese.... The flavour is mild to medium and pares deliciously with champagne, fresh berries, or other fruits, and fruity jellies. And finally, from Quebec, Canada, Le Bleu D'Élizabeth. A semi-soft, blue and sometimes green veining-cheese with balanced salty notes and a hint of hazelnut. Paired with honey, dried fruit, apple or pear slices, figs and walnuts, and a glass of ice wine. How to you prefer to enjoy your cheese? With apples or pears? #cheeseparing #wineandcheese #cheese

SOMETIMES YOU WANT TO SHOP A BIT CLOSER TO HOME. It's the comfort in knowing you're supporting Canadian businesses, an important philosophy we believe in and highly value ourselves. So, today we're giving you a sneak peek into the fine selection of Ontario cheeses we carry. Located in Orangeville, SRIRACHA, GARLIC & HERB and Original Vegan Cream Cheese from @humbleseedz are made from 100% Canadian grown Sunflower and Buckwheat seeds. Their products are all Dairy, ...Gluten-Free, Soy-free, Nut Free and contain no nuts in the ingredient list. Located in Woodstock, Brigid's Brie from @gunnshillartisancheese , is a soft, creamy brie that is free of stabilizers and preservatives, and much more flavourful than your typical grocery store brie. Located in Toronto, Mozzarella from @internationalcheese continues to produce handcrafted cheese, utilizing only the freshest ingredients and 100% Canadian milk. #cheesefactory #waterloobusiness #localcheese

AROMAS OF ROASTED HAZELNUTS AND CARAMELIZED BUTTER SPREAD LIKE CLOUDS ON A CLEAR SKY. THAT'S HOW SOME PEOPLE DESCRIBE COMTE CHEESE. Comte, produced in France for over eight centuries, it's consumed by at least 50% of the population and is the most popular PDO cheese. Comte is a semi-hard cheese with stronger tones of butter and hazelnut, bursting with dreamy waves of sweet fruity and salty undertones. Its texture is dense, firm, grainy, and creamy smooth.... Enjoy sliced, or cubed as an afternoon snack with crackers, or, as part of a fancy social bubble party cheese plate. Its ability to melt easily means Comté would blend well into many recipes from mac-n-cheese, to fondues to Croque Monsieur. Pairing well with Rhone or young reds, a Palo Cortado, off-dry sherries, white wines with aromas of dried fruit and spices, or Champagnes. #frenchcheese #france #cheesepairings