Indulge in epicurean delights like a Vermont cheese board, butter-poached Maine lobster, or a miso-glazed dry-aged strip steak.

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Now, lunch on the slopes might mean sinking into a burger made from local, grass-fed beef or snacking on a cheese board comprised of artisanal offerings.

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"No one ever makes any money from their cheese board, as they are incredibly expensive to maintain we import fresh cheese two or three times a week, " Mr. Clark says.

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"It is quite difficult to maintain a high-quality cheese board you need to have them kept at the perfect temperature, as well as only serving them when they have achieved perfect maturation, " Mr. Ducasse says.

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The lorry, carrying a consignment of cheese, had four Afghans and three Iranians inside and was due to board the midday ferry to Dover.

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Upon arrival, indulge in a glass of wine and cheese in the dining room, on the deck, or in the fully equipped kitchen before playing board games by the wood-burning fireplace.

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