Cheesy Tips

  • Select an assortment of cheese flavors that offers contrast in flavor: mild vs. sharp, texture: creamy vs. firm, milk source: cow, goat, sheep, appearance: round, square, dark rind.
  • Do not serve more than three or four cheeses at a gathering. Any more and palates grow weary.
  • Bring cheeses to room temperature before serving. This would be for about tow hours. That is when flavor and texture is at their best.
  • Cheese needs air and humidity to stay fresh. Wrap pieces in wax paper and store them in a seal-able plastic bag or container in the vegetable drawer in the refrigerator. Do not slice cheese until ready to serve.
  • Do not be afraid of rinds. Most are edible.
  • Use separate knives for each cheese so flavors do not mingle.
  • Breads, fresh and dried fruits, nuts and olives all make fine accompaniments to cheese.

See also: Freezing Cheese
Cooking with Cheese

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