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A Complete Guide to Pairing Stinky Cheese With Wine
I was the weirdo kid who liked blue cheese and Brie. As an adult, my love for cheese blossomed so extravagantly that it became my career.
There are many categories of cheese to fall for, from soft-ripened cheeses like Camembert to Cheddars so sharp they'll cut your tongue. But I've always had an extra soft spot for washed rind cheeses, which I think of broadly as “stinky.” There's nothing like gooey, pungent cheeses that can be scooped up with a crusty piece of baguette or a spoon. It's my personal quest to convert as many people as possible to the delicious stinky side.
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