Livarot
Nicknamed “the colonel” for the five strips of sedge that circle it like rank stripes, Livarot is the boldest of Normandy’s cheeses. Its washed rind, coloured with annatto, gives it an orange hue and a powerful aroma.
- Milk: Cow
- Family: Washed rind
- Origin: Normandy, France
- Best season: May – October
Ripening
Ripened for 1 to 2 months and wrapped in five strips of sedge.
What to serve it with
Country bread and steamed potatoes