If we only ate with our eyes, stinky cheeses would be beloved by all. They’re gorgeous, often runny, little golden wedges just begging to be eaten. But their stench? Well, that’s another story. If you’re letting a little bit of stink deter you from washed-rind heaven, you might want to invest in some clothespins. Here’s why you should learn to love the funk, and how to spot a good one.
Photo by Stephanie StiavettiA good, upstanding wheel of washed-rind can smell strongly enough to cause most scent-sensitive folks to run for the hills. Their reasoning makes sense: what sane, self-preservation savvy person would eat something that stinks so gosh-darn bad? There’s a good reason, actually. Because stinky cheeses are freaking delicious.