Travel Tour France

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

A Slice Of A Scrumptious French Cheese And A Bottle Of An Excellent Red Wine

When I hear the words "French Cuisine", the first thing that comes to my mind is cheese since France is noted its different kinds of cheese, which are customarily served as appetizers presented on so-called "cheese boards". So since I wanted to make the prime out of my wandering to France, I decided to do a little cheese-tasting adventure along the busy streets of Paris.

Camembert cheese, which is developed out of cow's milk, is better munched while it is yet soft and creamy. Thus, if you put it inside the refrigerator, let it thaw first before serving it to your confidants. Moreover, slices of this cheese category are best munched with a glass of red wine, as they complement each other's flavors.

Another cheese, the French classic category, is the one developed from goat's milk. This type is fitting for a glass of Bordeaux red wine because it brings out the wine's fresh zest. However, when bargaining for a goat's milk cheese, make sure that you settle for the medium dry type.

On the other hand, The Roquefort cheese, which is noted worldwide, is actually developed from an ewe's milk. This cheese has a very forceful, but delicious zest, making it incompatible with some types of wines.

Based on French manner, slices of cheese are generally served on a cheese board, with pieces of crisp lettuce on the side. Moreover, they are best served with a bottle of chilled red wine, which concludes a pure French cuisine experience.

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