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If you're reading this, chances are you might be interested in some soft of cheese tower or tiers for an upcoming event. If you have any questions about the below information, please feel free to email us at info@lefromageyard.com 1. Start with a Conversation: Your Taste, Your Tower Before we begin, think about the cheeses you love. Which ones are absolute must-haves, and which should be omitted a …

Rich in flavour, and history. French onion soup dates back to ancient Rome, when onions were a dietary staple and often cooked into broths for the working class. But the version we know and love today — layered with caramelised onions, beef stock, crusty bread, and melted cheese — gained popularity in 18th-century France. According to culinary lore, it was first popularised at Les Hall …

Why Every Cheese Needs Salt We often receive emails asking for “cheese without salt”. That got us thinking: do people really know what they’re eating—and why salt is non-negotiable in cheesemaking? Salt isn’t merely a seasoning; it’s a structural pillar that shapes flavour, safety, and texture. 1. Flavour Enhancer Salt amplifies a cheese’s natural savoury …

Simple, elegant, and endlessly adaptable—the tartine is the unsung hero of French home cooking. At Le Fromage Yard, we love tartines because they showcase the art of eating well with minimal fuss: a beautiful slice of bread, thoughtfully topped, and often starring… cheese (of course!). But what exactly is a tartine? Let’s dig in. What is a Tartine? In French, tartiner means &ld …