My husband asked me why I hadn’t blogged about last night’s cheese tasting. Frankly, there isn’t much to say. But, because I said I would post about each week’s cheese, here I am! Sorry – no photo. I just wasn’t in the mood.
This week money was tight so I didn’t stop at the gourmet cheese counter. Well, that’s not true. I stopped by for a free sample and then proceeded to the regular cheese section. You know the spot — there you’ll find huge orange blocks of generic cheddar and pre-sliced packages of rubbery “Swiss.” I chose a cheap brie and something called Blarney Castle cheese.
We ate the brie my favorite way – on toasted sourdough baguette with a slice of tart apple and a drizzle of honey. I’ve told friends that, when it comes to brie, there’s no need to buy gourmet. Why would I say such a thing? Perhaps, before I began eating really delightful cheese, I just didn’t know any better. I repent! Find good cheese. Eat good cheese. It’s worth the money.
Blarney Castle identifies itself as a “gouda style” cheese. All I can say about it is that is was inoffensive. No bite, no interesting texture, no interest. Alas.
Next time I’m penny pinching when I buy cheese I will walk past the “everyday cheeses.” I will march straight to the gourmet cheese counter and buy one of whatever strikes my fancy…only a small chunk. Of course, I’ll still sample the freebies. 🙂
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