Raclette: the French solution to Thanksgiving blues

It’s nearing the end of October which can mean only two things in France: the scarves people have been sporting since August are finally coming in handy and raclette season is upon us.

For those who have the misfortune of never having tasted France’s favorite comfort food, allow me to describe raclette in mouth-watering detail. This dish originated in Switzerland and quickly made its way across the Alps and into the Haute Savoie region of France and beyond. The word “raclette” refers both to the cheese involved in this meal and its method of…