In article >,
PeterLucas > wrote:

> Omelet > wrote in newsmpomelet-
> :

> >> But......... on the subject of stinking......... had a *fantastic*
> >> cheese the other night.
> >>
> >> A 1792.
> >>
> >> http://www.brunyislandcheese.com.au/cheeses.php
> >>
> >> It smells like........ well........ how can I say this nicely??
> >>
> >> It smells like a rotting crotch.
> >>
> >> But the taste!!! Sublime, smooth, creamy....... and not a hint of
> rotty
> >> crotch in the mouth!!
> >
> > Whatever... That's real incentive to try it. <g> NOT!
>
>
> Several people at the party the other night smelt it and nearly
> heaved....... so I conducted a little experiment.
>
> Blindfolds.
>
> They tasted it without looking at it, or spending too long smelling it,
> and were won over.
>
> It's all psychological.
>
>
>
> > But then, I've never been a fan of limburger either!
>
>
> Never tried it, but I'd like to.

> > I prefer Brie. Does not smell that good either, but tastes divine.
>
>
> Try a Double, or Triple, Brie, and let it warm to room temp.........
> Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :-)
>
> Don't know about your Brie's, but ours don't smell.

That means you didn't age it long enough. On the other hand, too long,
and it smells too much like ammonia. The one I had last night was good,
but getting a little old.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA