France + All Things French
Enjoying cheese (fromage) at its optimum flavour starts even before you purchase your cheese. Make sure the store or market stall you intend to buy your cheese from is clean, the assistant or stall holder appears tidy and the cheese looks fresh.
Buying cheese from a specialty store or cheesemonger means you will be buying from someone who has a greater knowledge of their products compared to a supermarket.
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Well, if you thought the different styles of cheese knives were just a marketing ploy, you will be surprised to know there is a science behind these little knives.
Knives are chosen depending on the cheese’s shape, consistency and size. The correct knife assists in the cutting, spreading and moving of your cheese.
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1. More cheese is produced annually worldwide than coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans and tobacco combined.
2. Stinky washed rind cheeses owe their odor to a bacteria named brevibacterium linens. These bacteria are also found on human skin and contributes to body odor.
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