A Slice Of French Luxury Brie Cheese

Nothing beats Brie cheese. It has the perfect mild , slightly fruity creamy taste. It's not strong or highly aromatic like other cheeses. It's good on crackers, even better on a thick crusty slice of baguette. Best of all nowadays it's not so much of a luxury . Many grocery stores have a variety of good imported and domestic Bries.



Brie originated from the Seine et Marne region of France, an area where both the rivers Seine and Marne meet. This is also the same region where Paris is located. Brie has been manufactured since the 8th Century and was known as the King's Cheese until the French Revolution. It was the Emperor Charlemagne's favorite along with being Louis XVI's favorite and last meal request. There are two varieties of brie sold. One is Brie di Meaux a straw yellow in coloring with a red spotted white mould coating. Other types are Brie de Melun and Brie de Montereau. American made Brie has to be made with pasteurized milk whether whole or skim. You can also find it coated with ground pepper, nuts,herbs and even mushrooms. There is even a hybrid Brie called Brie Bleu, the result of combining with bleu cheese.The cheese can be sold as whole wheel for parties or in wedges.



What to do with a good wedge of brie? Personally I would just have mine spread on slices of a crusty, chewy baguette washed down with real Breton cider. That to me is the ultimate meals. You can also serve in on cracker s or the more popular method, Brie en croute. This last is the cheese baked in a puff pastry and served warm. it makes for a good appetizer at a small party.



Brie is a wonderful cheese that every foodie should experience. Whether you try the real French or the American , it;s still is the most delicious taste on the planet. Buy some today along with a crusty baguette. some good red wine or Breton cider.