Warning: Cutting off the brie rind starts arguments in my house

Some people swear the rind gives brie its real flavor and skipping it is a waste. I just can't handle the weird texture and bitter aftertaste, so I slice it off every time. This has caused some serious tension at family dinners. Are you team rind or team no-rind, and why?

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the_max1mo ago

Honestly, the rind tastes like a mistake. It’s like chewing on a piece of chalky mushroom peel. I don't get the appeal at all. If my family wants to start a civil war over some moldy cheese skin, that's their problem. I'll be over here enjoying the good part and keeping the peace. Let them have their bitter aftertaste.

mila_sullivan1mo ago

Oh man, you're speaking my language. I'm the person who will happily drink pickle juice straight from the jar, but I draw the line at fuzzy cheese bark. It makes me feel like a fake foodie. My brave act falls apart the second someone offers me the 'earthy' rind and I have to pretend my mouth isn't staging a full revolt.

victorw951mo ago

That fuzzy rind is actually penicillin mold, which is pretty cool.