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At the end of the Napoleonic wars in
1815, Brie was crowed King of cheeses, "Le Roi de Fromages". Unfortunately
most of the cheese calling itself Brie no longer comes from the Brie region of
France. The largest producers are in Lorraine, France. If you want to taste
the flavor of properly made brie, seek out Brie de Meaux. Further make sure the
brie is labeled "Appellation d'Origine Controlee". If it is not, but
still bears the name, then it is from the region but not "controlled" and a
lesser quality. Short of that, purchase a good quality brie from a reputable cheese
seller. The grocery store versions simply taste like rubberized wall paper paste.
Brie must warm at least 25 minutes outside of the refrigerator before it is served.
Pears, Apples, Grapes
Champagne, Sweet Sherry
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