{"id":38956,"date":"2020-09-17T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=38956"},"modified":"2022-01-16T16:35:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-16T21:35:57","slug":"raclette-party-for-two-or-trois-with-trois-petits-cochons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/raclette-party-for-two-or-trois-with-trois-petits-cochons\/","title":{"rendered":"Raclette Party for Two (or Trois) with Trois Petits Cochons"},"content":{"rendered":"

T<\/span>he bad news: Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere. The good news: That means it\u2019s Raclette season! Nothing warms a turophile\u2019s heart more than gooey, melted cheese over a dish full of pickles, potatoes, and charcuterie. We\u2019re getting hungry just thinking about it.<\/p>\n

Not to be confused with the cheese of the same name, Raclette refers to a dish that originated in Switzerland and remains popular in the Savoie region of France. Half-wheels of cow\u2019s milk cheese are heated over a stovetop oven or special heat lamp, while diners pile their plates with a selection of pickled or roasted vegetables and cured meats. Everyone takes their turn scraping the melted cheese over their plates, while often sipping on white wine or black tea. The whole affair is meant to be casual, convivial, and long-lasting; second and third helpings are encouraged. A Raclette party can be compared to a fondue party, as each event celebrates melted cheese and good company.<\/p>\n

Though large gatherings aren\u2019t looking promising this particular season, you can still throw yourself and your housemates a Raclette party fit for royalty. You will need:<\/p>\n