That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life: Creative Gatherings and Self-Care with the Cheese by Numbers Method

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Flavoured cheeses are a delicious way to excite your cheese boards. The flavourings are typically added during cheesemaking, resulting in a cheese infused with unique and exciting tastes. Smoked Applewood

Don't be afraid to get creative and have fun with it - you're already on your way to making a perfect cheese plate every time! From creamy, mild and mellow to mature, vintage and bold. A good rule of thumb is to include at least one mild, medium-strength, and strong cheese on your board so everyone can find something they enjoy. Colours Next, add charcuterie to your cheese plate! I used soppressata, a basic deli salami, and prosciutto here. Try different combinations to see what works best for you - I like a fruity Zinfandel Rose with Gouda or Danish Blue with a dry, crisp Chardonnay. As cheddar cheese ages, it loses moisture, and its texture becomes drier and more crumbly. The flavour also intensifies, becoming sharper and more complex. Some people prefer the pungent taste of aged cheddar, while others prefer mild.Fresh cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, and feta add a light and refreshing touch to a cheese board. These cheeses pair well with fresh fruits and vegetables like cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices. Once you’ve decided on your number, think about a variety of cheese. It’s always best to have a mixture of textures and tastes, hard cheese and soft cheese – just as long as it’s good cheese! If you need inspiration, remember the cheesemonger’s cheeseboard motto; “Something old, something new, something stinky, something blue”. Of course, this is just a guide but does help create a nicely balanced cheese platter. Aged cheese Allow for about 3 ounces of cheese per person. Unless you're inviting me, then allow for 12 ounces per person. I can put cheese down like a boss. Meat: Cheese and charcuterie go hand-in-hand. My favorites to include on a cheese board are Prosciutto or Parma ham, salami and slices of chorizo. Coppa, Mortadella, Sopressata and Nduja are also good options.

Red Leicester is a beautiful addition to any cheese board. Its bright orange-red colour adds a pop for an eye-catching presentation on the cheese plate. We chose a vintage red Leicester cheese, this aged cheddar, to add texture that pairs well with fruits like grapes or figs. Blue Cheese Blue cheeses are a controversial topic among cheese lovers, with many fans and opponents. But no cheese board is complete without one! The variety of blue cheeses with unique textures and intensities makes them truly interesting to explore. Goat milk cheeses with washed rinds like Fiacco di Capra are rare, and that’s a shame. Briny and pungent is a good look with goat’s milk, whose bright twang can handle the intensity of the style. This Taleggio-style cheese with a smooth, semi-soft paste is as lively and expressive as a Soul Train dance line. On the other hand, a charcuterie board primarily centers around cured meats like salami, prosciutto, sausages, and paté. 😋 More Tasty AppetizersI will list the soft cheese we have included on our cheese board and some alternative selections. Brie

Parmesan is an Italian, hard, salty cheese with a rich, umami flavor. It is perfect for grating over salads or pasta! Blue Cheese Soft cheeses have a creamy or spreadable texture and are usually mild in flavour, but some can be more pungent.You can make one as fancy or as simple as you like. The key to an amazing meat and cheese platter is variety. Meats, cheese, olives, marinated veggies, fresh fruit, nuts, plus more! Red wines pair well with stronger, more robust cheeses. The tannins in red wine can help cut through the sharpness of aged cheddar or blues. Go for full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.