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Tuesday
Dec272011

It's not JUST about the cheese...

You've chosen your favorite cheeses to share with family and friends and now the fun part begins.  What will you serve with your cheese?

By choosing wisely you can create a beautiful & care-free buffet meal for your guests using cheese-loving foods such as these:

Bread or Crackers - At least one of these is a must, a selection of a few is even better.  Crackers made with dried fruits & nuts are a trendy selection.

Fruit - Fresh, dried or both; grapes are easy and beautiful, pears with a blue cheese is classic! Triple cream cheeses love dried apricots!

Nuts - Nuts add a nice crunchy texture to the menu; from a simple roasted almond to a candied pecan, choose your favorite.

Charcuterie - cured meats push the buffet from simple appetizer to hearty meal; look for hand made or small batch brands which offer a nice rustic quality.

Something Special - To bring it all together and add some punch, pick one or two special products designed to pair with cheese. Pan Forte, Membrillo, Fig Paste, Fruit Chutney, Pickled Raisins, etc.

Article written by contributing editor Vickie McCorkendale

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