Have you ever had Boursin cheese?
Boursin cheese is extremely tasty
Boursin cheese. Ever heard of it? Boursin cheese is a cheese I almost wish I never discovered, because it is extremely delicious and addicting. Boursin is a cheeseboard staple—-it's also great with wine, spread on toast, alone with crackers, with vegetables, you name it. I could probably eat an entire package of Boursin cheese in one sitting. It's extremely high in calories, so I have to slap my own hand before I go too far down the Boursin hole. It's also extremely high in fat, unfortunately. Even though I'm sure I am lactose intolerant, I would still eat an entire package of Boursin.
I'm almost sure that the cows that supply the milk for Boursin cheese are extremely happy, since the cheese is so good. I'd like to imagine that they are roaming freely in a beautiful green pasture in some area of France. Anyway, there are several different flavors to choose from within the Boursin family. According to their website, there are seven main flavors, which are: Garlic & Fine Herbs, Shallot & Chive, Cracked Black Pepper, Carmelized Onion & Herbs, Chimichurri Style, Basil & Chive, and Fig & Balsamic. My favorite flavor is Garlic & Fine Herbs. It's really the only flavor that I've been exposed to--I think I tried Basil & Chive before, but I don't really remember it. I'm making it a new goal to try the other six flavors now.
I'm sure you're wondering more about the cheese. To expand my knowledge, I headed to the website to learn more. You'd be surprised to know that the Boursin website is just as great as the cheese itself. Cool animations, easy navigation, the whole nine yards. Here is what Boursin has to say about their history:
The story of the now famous Boursin Cheese started with one man, François Boursin. In 1957, this young Normandy cheesemaker opened a cheese factory in Croisy-sur-Eure, a small community nestled in northern France. François worked quietly for years trying to perfect his signature cheese. However, in 1961 a French newspaper mistakenly reported the launch of Boursin infused with garlic, and the public loved the idea. The problem was that François had no such recipe in the works, but he quickly got to work to meet the public’s demand. For two years, he worked on his own original recipe inspired by fromage frais, a traditional party dish blended that blends garlic, fresh cream, soft cheese, herbs, salt and pepper. Finally, in 1963, François was satisfied with his authentic Gournay cheese and garlic creation, and he introduced it to the world. Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese was served at celebrations and gatherings throughout France, and it quickly became a household name.
As I mentioned earlier, I am convinced I am lactose intolerant but I will still eat the cheese. Boursin fortunately also offers dairy-free cheese options for those of us who should probably not be eating dairy. I've tried it before, and while I am usually skeptical of dairy-free cheese, it truly is an excellent taste. I could almost eat as much of the dairy-free version as the dairy version. I'm not sure how they mastered a good taste for their dairy-free cheese, but I'm convinced this company can do no wrong. They are perfect.
If you're convinced that you would like to try this cheese, I think you've made a good decision. I usually pick up my Boursin cheese at Trader Joe's, but Costco sells a three pack for a great price as well. I've seen Boursin at Raley's and Whole Foods, but have found that the prices at Trader Joe's are a bit more agreeable. Looking online, I see that this cheese is also available at Target, Walmart, Safeway, and Bel Air