We’re halfway through the week and it’s time to add a little excitement. To do that, the Captain is trying a cheese that he’s never tried before. It’s loved and adored by millions of people but has always seemed a little “outside the box” for Captain Cheese. But, if this blog is about anything, it’s about expanding our cheese horizons and trying new things.So without any further ado, I present to you.... L’Extra Brie from Agropur!!! (http://www.pleasureandcheeses.ca/cheeses/brie-lextra)
Brie is a soft cheese made from cow’s milk and named after the Brie region in France. It can be eaten on its own or on crackers but can also be baked or melted and served with nuts or fruit. Apparently, you can eat the rind. I’ll take Wikipedia’s word for it but I’m glad this is not a video blog. The Captain’s face as he tried the rind was not a pretty sight.
Also, Brie should definitely be eaten before the best before date and if there’s any blue mold, don’t eat it! It’s like a race against the clock to finish it before it goes bad. Although from comments I’ve heard from my readers, this is not a problem. Rather, the opposite occurs where you sit down and eat the whole thing in one sitting.
The particular Brie I bought is one of the best selling cheeses in Canada and was on sale at Sobeys (50% off!) How can you not love a cheese on sale??? The regular price was 8.50$ for 250 grams, which seems expensive. Brie can be a good cheese for parties, though, so it would be a good buy for that.
For the Captain, it seems like Brie is an ambiance cheese more than anything else. I could see how it would be a fun cheese to share with company and enjoyed in a dish with fruits and nuts. But on its own, there are other cheeses that I would prefer.
Tomorrow is Curdsday and the Captain is working on a surprise. As well, we are rapidly approaching a milestone, Constant Readers. Hopefully, I’ll be able to discuss that more tomorrow. And make sure you come back on Friday for a delicious recipe.
What’s that? You want a hint about Friday’s recipe? I can’t do that. If I did, you’d be toast (wink, wink). As always, a big thank you to Miss Lebanom-nom-nom, who took time out of her busy, busy, busy work schedule to edit.
Stay cheesy (and brie-zy)!
Captain Cheese
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