Raclette known in the German-speaking part of Switzerland as "Bratchäs", or "roasted cheese". Traditionally, cow herders carried cheese with them when they were moving cows to or from pastures up in the mountains. In the evening, the cheese would be placed next to a campfire for softening, then scraped onto bread. In Switzerland raclette is typically served with tea, other warm beverages, or Fendant wine. A French popular option is to serve it with white wine, such as the traditional Savoy wine, but Riesling and pinot gris are also common. Local tradition cautions that other drinks – water, for example –
Trappista cheese Trappista cheese Trappista is a traditional Bosnian and Serbian semi-hard cow's-milk cheese made by Trappist monks. It has a mild flavor and melts easily. It is quite probably the most popular cheese in Hungary. The origins of the cheese can be traced back to the 18th century monks of the French Notre Dame de Port-du-Salut abbey. The secret recipe found its way to Hungary through the Bosnian Mariastern monastery. The original French recipe is still manufactured today, under the trademark name of Port-Salut or the common name of Saint-Paulin. Trappista cheese is a pale yellowish color and has 3–5 mm,