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Cannes Bonus DVD - Raclette

11/14/2011

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Oh, raclette.  How do I even begin to talk about you?  You, with your tempting ways.  Your melting cheesiness.  Your simple, yet oh, so delicious ways.  You fiend.

Wait what?  You mean... you've never heard of raclette?  Oh, friend.  Let me tell you.

Raclette is the name of a type of cheese.  I a type of cheese that is specially for melting on foods.  Traditionally, raclette is served on boiled potatoes, sliced meats and cornichons.  And tradtionally, it's delicious.  (As if I really had to tell you that).

While I've had raclette before (namely, Switzerland, where it originates), I've never had it quite as good and in quite as fun a place as Canna Suisse, in Cannes.  This restuarant is kitsch.  It's in what's meant to be an underground cave, probably maxes out at 25 seats (if that) and is full of Swiss paraphanelia - cow bells, hiking signs, you name it.  You can get cheese melted in many ways at Canna and you can even get chocolate fondue, but let's face it, the real gem is the raclette. 

It's really all about the presentation.  You're seated at your table, wine is order and served, raclette is requested and out comes the acoutrement.  A basket of potatoes hanging from the ceiling, an array of sliced meats, cornichons and pickled baby onions.  Then they bring out the cheese.  A giant half wheel of cheese.  They stick it on a medieval looking contraption, plug it in, and off you go.

Raclette isn't really a meal for one.  You can manage with two, though I'd really suggest a group of four to keep it going.  It's a lot of cheese and while you're not expected to finish it, let's just say that when it comes to endless melted cheese, one's good sense (and moderation) can go quickly out the window.  If you're not careful, you can end the night clutching your stomach, loosening your belt and begging to be taken to the closest bed and put to sleep for the night. Raclette is dangerous that way.

But friends, I like it danergous.

9 Comments
Teresa
11/13/2011 10:39:57 pm

The photos make me want to grab some Kraft cheese slices and run to the microwave to create the American version of this cheesy deliciousness.

Why have I never had raclette? Does it only come by the half wheel?

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Barbara
11/13/2011 10:42:16 pm

Looks splendidly decadent! Love the way you share your experiences.

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slenderella newman
11/13/2011 10:49:53 pm

Wow! Sure puts the whole Velveeta thing to shame!

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wendy
11/13/2011 11:25:01 pm

Oh my that looks good!

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Angela
11/14/2011 01:19:58 am

Oh...Canna Suisse and raclette! Yummy. I remember well. I remember some people being done in by the cheese or an almost drunk like intoxication from so much cheese consumption. Good times.

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Karen V. link
11/14/2011 03:00:34 am

That is a lot of cheese! I've never heard of it before. You are teaching me so much through this blog! (and shhh- I feel just a tiny bit more sophisticated - and hungry - after I've read one of your posts!)

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Casey DeVault
11/14/2011 08:52:10 am

Oh, Katie....that is a fun restaurant and your description is very spot on and colorful. Wish I had been there to share it with you....à la prochaine....à bientôt, ma chère amie!!

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Elizabeth Snyder
11/14/2011 09:54:41 am

Raclette is... is... is THE HOLY GRAIL in the melted cheese world.

And I ain't talking Monty Python.



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R. Riley
11/14/2011 01:31:10 pm

What could be better than half of wheel of melted cheese! Nothing.

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