The cheesemaker: Fritz Kaiser, Noyan, Québec
Fritz Kaiser founded the Fritz Kaiser cheese factory in 1981 in Noyan, Québec, near the border with the state of New York, and began crafting his cheeses according to traditions from his homeland, Switzerland.
The cheese: Le St-Paulin
St-Paulin is a semi-soft cheese with a smooth surface and orange rind coloured with vegetable food dye. The interior is cream to pale yellow in colour with a supple and elastic texture.
To be enjoyed for its milky and yoghurt aroma along with its buttery and slightly tart nutty flavours.
Food pairings:
This cheese pairs well with a Chardonnay, a light, fruity red wine such as a Pinot Noir or a light ale.
Pick up a piece of le St-Paulin, October’s Cheese of the Month, and know that you are helping to contribute to a valuable community initiative; 10% of the proceeds from sales of this special cheese will be donated directly to Hub Hospice Palliative Care.