Other assertive washed-rind cheeses, like taleggio, would be suitable.

It is also the name of a soft-ripened, washed-rind cheese made in the region.

Unlike with other washed-rind cheeses, the washing is done to ensure uniform growth of desired bacteria or fungi and to prevent the growth of undesired molds.

This washed-rind cheese is made from cows' milk.

"It has everything I love in a washed-rind cheese," she added dreamily.

Baguette laonnaise is a type of washed-rind cheese made from cow's milk.

Alsatian Muenster is a richly creamy-textured washed-rind cheese that becomes spicy and strong as it ripens ($15 a pound).

Washed in Applejack The United States is not known for washed-rind cheeses, which are cured with wine, spirits or brine, but Fred Browne is trying to change that.

You can taste your way through blues from different parts of the world, discover a whole range of washed-rind cheeses and learn about a variety of chevres.

All of these methods affect the flavor of the cheese in different ways - cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano get a salt rub while washed-rind cheeses are washed with brine or other liquids.