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Wine Suggestions for Raclette	The History of Raclette Cheese
	The name of this meal made of melted cheese comes from the French word"racler" meaning "to scrape." It is believed that Raclette began on the hillsides of the Valais region in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century, in the chill of fall when the wine harvest was coming to an end. Grape gatherers took from their sacks a small loaf of brown bread, some cheese, and a bottle of wine. Legend has it that one of the men stabbed a piece of cheese with a large buck knife, and approached a crackling fire made from vine branches to warm himself while he ate. As the cheese made contact with the fire, it started to melt and run with a crisp, golden texture. As he slowly scraped the melting cheese, the others tasted this novelty. It was indeed excellent. And there begins "Raclette." Raclette has a long tradition in both Switzerland and France.
WITH POTATOES Boil potatoes until tender. Cut them into thick slices and place them on a fireproof serving plate. Top the slices with Raclette and broil until melted. Serve with pickles, cornichons, cocktail onions, or other favorite condiments.
	WITH FISH OR MEAT Top broil fish fillets, sliced ham, chicken, or turkey with thin slices of Raclette. Broil until melted.
WITH EGGS Add small cubes of Raclette to scrambled eggs or omelets, or thin slices on top of fried or poached eggs.
	WITH VEGETABLES Place thinly sliced Raclette on top of piping hot steamed or sauteed cauliflower, celery, carrots, peppers, eggplant, or any other favorite vegetable and watch it melt, or place briefly under the broiler.
WITH APPLES Top thick slices of unpeeled apples with Raclette. Broil until melted for a quick cheese and fruit snack.
Price A half-loaf weighs approximately 2,5 kg and costs approx. ¥9,500,- plus tax & ¥1,000 for delivery Yen 3,800 per 1 kg You can keep it in your refridgerator, wrapped in a moist towel.	CROUTE au FROMAGE Stack Raclette, a thin slice of tomato, and chopped garlic or onion on French or sourdough bread. Place under the broiler until melted, golden, and crisp. Serve with a condiment tray of pickles, cornichons, cocktail pickles, and mustard.
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