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Article: Brie bold _ even if you can't get the raw deal.
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- Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA)
- Article date:
- January 2, 2004
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Byline: Laura Werlin and Annie Rush
There is nothing like an uncut wheel of brie to say "celebrate." So this year, go no further than a wheel of brie _ French or American, it's your choice _ a few bunches of red grapes, some slices of baguette and your favorite wine for any occasion. It's a simple plan that yields extravagant and celebratory results.
While the United States, Italy and France all produce brie-style cheeses, the French government has approved just two cheeses to be called Brie: Brie de Melun and Brie de Meaux are both extraordinarily delicate and are required to be made with raw milk, which is illegal for a cheese less than 60-days old in ...