The heart-shaped bloomy-rind cow's milk cheese is one of the oldest from Neufchatel-en-Bray region, of Northern Normandy. In fact it's among one of the oldest in France, its production is believed to date back to the 6th century AD. Also known to have been made between 1050 and 1543, Its history includes stories that at the end-of-year festivals during the Hundred Year's War, young girls offered heart-shaped cheeses to English soldiers to show their affection. They would think they were in heaven, as the wheels were shaped like angel wings.

It's a pleasure to have been commissioned to paint this for a set of new stories. Anna Juhl, also known for her company's extraordinary cheese travel offerings known as Cheese Journeys, has two very important men in her life, her husband and her grandson, who've both had successful heart surgeries recently, and are thriving. What better way to celebrate the heart and cheese!

Country of Origin: France

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