The Spanish say queso.
The French say fromage.
I say cheese and more of it, please!
This special feature follows a cheese-driven girl on her journey to try all of the sweet, creamy, sharp, stinky and spicy cheeses the world is lucky to devour. I’m the friend who is constantly tagged in those cheese memes on Facebook about drowning in grated cheese when the waiter/waitress asks you to “say when.” In queso emergency, just say cheese!
Following last month’s mushroom comfort cheese, I decided to go for one of my favorite types of cheese with a twist. Behold Triple Cream Champignon, better known as mushroom Brie.
This soft, ripened cheese is imported from Germany and is so tasty, it’ll have you craving more! I discovered this wedge of comfort in the cheese section of our new Earth Fare, which definitely gave me a run for my money in deciding which delight would make its way into my fridge … and eventually my tummy.
A total of $10.12 for almost half a pound, this cheese is a bit more expensive than the usual flavors you might find in a cheese drawer, but I definitely think it’s worth it to indulge in at least one luxurious cheese every so often. I mean – after all – we deserve it, right?
Upon unwrapping the mushroom Brie, the aroma of mushrooms struck my senses, which is a good thing (for me), but might be a little too overpowering for non-mushroom connoisseurs. As my cheese knife glided through the soft cheese, my mouth was watering. I popped the Brie into my mouth, and my taste buds were immediately coated in the rich mushroom flavor and the creamy texture that seemed to melt away. This cheese was delectable!
The mushroom taste was strong and delicious all by itself, truly a stand-alone cheese; however, I paired a few slices with Focaccia Tuscan cheese crackers and, wow, what a balance in the texture of soft and creamy and savory and crunchy! Eating this cheese alongside some olives was a nice addition as well. Once I finished about half of the wedge (I probably could’ve eaten it all in one sitting), I imagined how well this cheese would’ve paired with a glass of white wine … thinking a Chardonnay or Riesling, or maybe even a bubbly Moscato. Perhaps I’ll have to revisit this cheese later in the day!
Is this article too cheesy? DEFINITELY. Send me your favorite cheese meme or joke to [email protected] and let me know your thoughts on your favorite cheese-filled meals! Is anybody else hungry all of a sudden?
