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Bleu d'Auvergne pairs best with dessert wines such as Sauternes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foodworks","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":916664191,"sku":"10733-1\/2","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":914146839,"sku":"10733-lb","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Bleu_d_Auvergne_01.jpg?v=1726491710"},{"product_id":"fourme-dambert","title":"Fourme d'Ambert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFourme d'Ambert\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich and creamy cow milk blue cheese from the Auvergne region of France.  It has a thin, yellowish rind mottled with sandy molds. Its interior is bone white with distinctive bluing. Although its scent is very earthy, Fourme d'Ambert has a creamy, mild flavor with a slight nutty finish. The paste is both soft and smooth. 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This unique strain gives a distinctive personality to our cave-aged Roquefort, a beautiful blue that is appreciated by chefs worldwide. The cheese has a subtle aroma; the taste is well-balanced, moderately salty, and creamy. The cheese melts in your mouth with a refreshing long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foodworks","offers":[{"title":"½ lb. Wedge","offer_id":916712755,"sku":"10677-1\/2","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Wedge","offer_id":914241335,"sku":"10677-lb","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7551\/products\/Single_Cheese_Roquefort_01.jpg?v=1774629637"},{"product_id":"gorgonzola-cremificato","title":"Gorgonzola Cremificato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorgonzola Cremificato\u003c\/strong\u003e is a creamy cow's milk blue of quality unrivaled by other young or \"dolce\" Gorgonzolas. 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