Say Cheese!

A cheese board is one of the greatest things in the culinary world, in my opinion.

1) Cheese is amazing.

2) Cheese boards can be beautiful works of art.

Savory, Salty, Sweet, Tangy - you name it. You get it all in a well curated cheese board.

What makes a great cheese board?

  • Variety of Cheese

    • Aged: Gouda or Gruyere

    • Soft: Brie or Chevre

    • Blue: Gorgonzola or Roquefort

    • Firm: Parmigiano or Manchego

  • Charcuterie like prosciutto, salami, or sopressata

  • Sweetness

  • Savory

    • Nuts like almonds or cashews

    • Olives and Pickles (did you see my pickle fail?)

    • Grainy Mustards

  • Vessels for Cheese

    • Crackers: a mix of plain and flavored

    • Bread: a mix of toasted crostini and soft

  • Garnish with herbs, or additional fruits or add color with edible flowers

The key to a solid cheese board is variety, so be sure to mix up the cheeses and the textures.

It’s also important to label the cheeses and other additions so people know what they are getting in to, placing items that pair well together next to eachother is also a solid pro tip. Place the salami near the manchego, and the jam near the chevre!

I brought this cheeseboard to Thanksgiving!

Cheese: Cypress Grove Goat Cheese, LePetit Brie, Dubliner Irish Cheddar, Roquefort, Parmigiano - Reggiano, Manchego

Accouterments: Grapes, Strawberries, Dried Apricots, Roasted and Salted Almonds, Breadsticks, Pomegranate Seeds, Strawberry Balsamic Jam Lavender, Kefir Lime Leaves

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