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A Hard Sharp Cheese, such as cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere
A Soft Creamy cheese, such as Brie, goat cheese, Camembert
A Pungent Blue Cheese, such as Gorgonzola, or Danish Blue
Bunches of Grapes
Figs / Strawberries / Anything Seasonal That Looks Beautiful
Dried Fruit such as Cherries, Dried Apricots
Nuts such as roasted Almonds or Cashews
Baguettes
Cheese Straws
Set up beautiful Cheese Board:
Make sure your cheeses sit out at room temperature for a few hours before serving
Have a board big enough to hold your cheese without crowding. Arrange the cheeses with the cut side facing outward, with a knife for each cheese.
Choose very simple, seasonal fruit…whatever looks beautiful. Place a large bunch of grapes slightly off center on the board as an anchor and for height. Add other fresh and dried fruit in small groupings to create visual focus.
Fill in the spaces with lots of nuts and slices of bread. Place the cheese straws in a tall glass or container.
Finish the platter with greenery….non-toxic leaves from your yard or florist, fresh herbs and edible flowers.
Yield: 6 Servings
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