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.

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