Camembert

Will brie and camembert cheeses go extinct? Here’s what scientists say.

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Legend has it that the world has the French Revolution to thank for Camembert. The cheese with hints of caramelized butter and earthy mushrooms dates back to 1791, when a fleeing priest is said to have shared the recipe with a farm woman from Camembert who’d welcomed him into her home. But Camembert and its … Read more

Yes, France is part of the European Union’s heart and soul. Just don’t touch its Camembert cheese

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BRUSSELS — The European Union has long known that the way to France’s heart is through its stomach. So, don’t touch the Camembert — never, ever. On Wednesday, legislators at the European Parliament will vote to make sure it doesn’t happen. In one of the many legal proposals on streamlining and optimizing waste management throughout … Read more