Posted on February 20, 2010.
Adding a European touch to your reception with French cheese France is certainly at the forefront of the manufacture of cheese, with over 500 varieties of cheeses are produced in this region alone! While many of these cheeses are of the sweet variety, French cheeses can actually be a healthy alternative to some of the cheese favorites that are often served in the U.S.. French cheeses are lower in fat while packing in flavor due to high water content in soft cheeses that actually takes the number of fat at a reasonable level.
These delicious varieties of cheese can be an excellent choice for every day, using them in pasta dishes and sprinkled in salads. They also work well for entertaining, on trays with a variety of cheeses with crackers and crusty bread for spreading.
French cheeses and other foods
French cheeses make a nice addition to a number of different types of foods, including breads, fruits and honey. Soft cheeses such as brie popular taste delicious when paired with fruits like blackberries or figs. Blue cheeses work well with a number of fruit and a variety of nuts for maximum flavor and variety. Try a salad sprinkled with blue cheese and chopped walnuts for a delicious topping.
Semi-rigid French cheese is deliciously combined with fruits like pineapple, kiwi and cherries. Chutneys are another add Nice to most cheese today, and you can do it yourself or buy them in a variety of gourmet shops. Try placing a bowl of chutney beside your cheese platter for guests to use.
French Cheese and Wine
It is difficult to think of the delicious French cheeses regardless of which wine is the best match. Wine and cheese go together like peanut butter and jam, but the question is always where wine is the right choice? Red wines are often the clear choice with French cheeses, but there are many selections of white work equally well.
The best rule of thumb to keep in mind is to avoid a wine that is too light to blend with spicy aromas and flavors of cheese you're serving. It is also a good idea to limit the number of choices in cheese you put on your plate to ensure that those you choose will work better with your selection of wines.
strong cheese flavors will require a more robust wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Shiraz. On the other hand, softer cheeses can be very nice with a lighter, fruity wine like Beaujolais.
In case of doubt about the right wine to serve with your cheese platter French, ask someone at your local liquor Mart for advice. Many of these stores will offer wine experts who will answer all your questions.
