Foudjou

Foudjou is a fromage fort or strong-flavoured potted cheese which is much appreciated by those with a well-developed palate. Made in farmhouses of the Ardèche, foudjou comes from the Basse Ardèche; elsewhere it is known as miramande. The mixture should be stored in a cool room or, in a small house, in the refrigerator, for six months for the flavour to mature. Charles Forot says that a