You know what is better than cheese? Freshly melted cheese!
The Country Butcher Fine Foods Market has just the gadget for all you cheese-lovers out there—the Raclette.
Raclette is a French cheese that melts very well and Raclette machines are very popular in Europe, with folks often gathering around the table melting cheese and using a scrapper to portion out the melted cheese to eat on crackers, French baguette slices or boiled potatoes. It is often served with sides of cornichons and charcuterie too.
The Country Butcher has two varieties of the Raclette machine at their store; an electric Raclette machine that can melt the cheese as well as warm charcuterie on top of the grill; and a tapas cheese Raclette that uses tea lights/candles so it is more portable. They also stock 17 different kinds of cheeses that work well on the machines and cheese experts Dan Marcantuno and Carol Passante are happy to make a recommendation for you.
They suggest using the Raclette at a dinner party to show a touch of gourmet because hot grilled cheese should be considered a delicacy!
Want to get romantic? The Raclette is perfect for a cozy couples night, too.
Swing by The Country Butcher to pick up your electric Raclette and some cheeses for your next gathering. This is one gadget that will get use and make you look like a sophisticated rockstar in the kitchen!
The Country Butcher and Fine Foods Market is located at 145 S. Walnut Street in Kennett Square; (610) 444-5980; www.countrybutchermarket.com.
Photos credited to County Butcher and Fine Foods Market.
