One of my favorite products at Costco (worth the membership for me) is the French Istara P’tit Basque sheep milk’s cheese at $18.69 per pound as of today. (November 2, 2026)
This round cheese with a basket shaped rind is festive for Thanksgiving, but I eat a slice of it or Brie with breakfast or with charcuterie as a light dinner.
The cheese is semi-hard and has a buttery taste. I like it with apple slices. P’tit Basque comes from France’s Southwestern corner and is part of the Basque Country that is made up of territory in modern-day France and Spain.
Information about the cheese follows:
https://www.thekitchn.com/costco-istara-ptit-basque-review-23490414
Reposted by Ruth Paget
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