THE POWER OF CHEESE!!!
I don’t know about you, but I find cheese irresistible …..yes everyone, my name is Alexandra and I am a cheeseaholic. What can I say, “the power of cheese” indeed!!
I aim to constantly have a variety of cheese in my fridge, I have two usual suspects which just so happen to be my favorite and I am particularly convinced that they taste good with 99.9% of what I consume. And they are Mr. Manchego & Mr. Brie, I love these guys!
I don’t know about you, but I find cheese irresistible …..yes everyone, my name is Alexandra and I am a cheeseaholic. What can I say, “the power of cheese” indeed!!
I aim to constantly have a variety of cheese in my fridge, I have two usual suspects which just so happen to be my favorite and I am particularly convinced that they taste good with 99.9% of what I consume. And they are Mr. Manchego & Mr. Brie, I love these guys!
MANCHEGO CHEESE
BRIE CHEESE
I have a few reasons besides the obvious for keeping a cheesy stash on hand at all times. One is that without it I feel like superman sitting next to kryptonite, another reason is that it spruces up simple dishes by the simple act of adding a slice or sprinkle on top of mostly anything and last but certainly NOT least it makes for an impromptu arrangement for unannounced guests or planned gatherings alike!
Just add Wine, Toast, Crusty Breads and or Biscuits and you have a party or a decadent snack!
Here are a few platter serving ideas, feel free to mix and match elements and flavors – you can add cold cuts, pickled preserves, cured meats, smoked fishes, the possibilities are infinite….
Just add Wine, Toast, Crusty Breads and or Biscuits and you have a party or a decadent snack!
Here are a few platter serving ideas, feel free to mix and match elements and flavors – you can add cold cuts, pickled preserves, cured meats, smoked fishes, the possibilities are infinite….
CHEESE PLATTER WITH NUTS, FRUIT & OLIVES
CHEESE PLATTER WITH CURED MEATS, TOAST AND GRAPES
CHEESE PLATTER WITH CHERRIES AND CRACKERS
CHEESE PLATTER WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS
Consider this when creating a cheese platter:
Mixture of Goats, Cows, Sheep’s, etc
Vary the colors and texture
Use hard, semi–hard and soft cheeses
(For example - brie, manchego and goat - my first choices!)
Use Fruit such as Pear, Tart Apple, Strawberry, Fig, Kiwi, Grapes OR Olives, Capers, Pickles, Roasted Garlic and Sun Dried Tomatoes, depending on what you are serving.
- Choose a variety of cheese
Mixture of Goats, Cows, Sheep’s, etc
Vary the colors and texture
Use hard, semi–hard and soft cheeses
(For example - brie, manchego and goat - my first choices!)
Use Fruit such as Pear, Tart Apple, Strawberry, Fig, Kiwi, Grapes OR Olives, Capers, Pickles, Roasted Garlic and Sun Dried Tomatoes, depending on what you are serving.
I'm a huge fan of bubbles, so champagne or prosecco are my first suggestions....but, we all know that red wine and cheese are great dancing partners…..also, stick to what you know you like……for a white wine choice, Pinot Grigio will accompany most of any cheeses.
Bring out small plates, make a toast and enjoy!!!!
Bring out small plates, make a toast and enjoy!!!!
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