Brie-illiant

At times, I admit, I have been quite lax about updating my blog.  Tonight, however, I've been inspired.  While making a tour of Whole Foods during my weekly grocery event,  I found a plethora of brie choices.  The fromager (cheese seller) I spoke with was very apt at discussing over 8 types of brie.  You should know that I plan on trying them all, eventually, and in no particular order.  

I finally decided on a Fromager d'Affinois.  A French, cow's milk double-cream cheese made in rounds.  It has a texture and appearance like brie, but goes through an ultrafiltration process. The process removes water and leaves nutrients, proteins and fat behind.  The ultrafiltration speeds up the cheese making process and cuts the timeline that it would take for a traditional brie to form by up to 60%.

After shopping for cheese, I shopped for a petit baguette, and found a whole wheat one.  

Total shopping cost:  $7.90

$6.50 for the Fromager d'Affinois, $1.40 for the whole wheat baguette.

Slice the baguette thinly.  Anyone who prefers crostini can quickly toast the baguette rounds in the oven.  I think it's easier to spread the cheese on the fresh bread, though.  It's much more forgiving. 

Whole Foods also offers 2 other flavors of the Fromager d'Affinois: black pepper and herb encrusted.   Watch for reviews soon on these variations.