Legend says that blue cheese was discovered in Roquefort, France, when a young man snacking on bread and cheese made from ewe's milk saw a beautiful woman in the distance. He promptly left his meal in ...

Not only can blue cheese add a pungent boost of flavor to dishes and make for some tangy, creamy blue cheese salad dressings, but it also delivers added health benefits in the form of nutrients, ...

Reporting from Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France — A cool water droplet hit my forehead as I descended narrow stairs into the caves. An overwhelming smell — ammonia meets dirty feet — assaulted my ...

Roquefort cheese is about to become very expensive in the United States — and French cheesemakers are tres unhappy. On the way out of office, the Bush administration slapped a 300 percent tariff on ...

Montpellier, about 74 miles away, has the largest nearby airport. From LAX, Air France offers connecting service (change of planes). Restricted round-trip fares begin at $396. By train, the fastest ...

To prepare the crepes with Roquefort and walnuts, start by making the buckwheat crepe batter. In a large bowl, sift the all-purpose flour (1) and the buckwheat flour. In a separate small bowl, break ...

The Roquefort Association is not a gourmet society. It is the organizer of a volunteer group of private eyes made up of cheese importers, distributors and salesmen. They keep a constant lookout in ...

Sales of Roquefort cheese have plummeted in recent years. The cheese has been the victim of a trade war sparked by the EU's refusal to accept American beef injected with hormones. In response to the ...