Friday, August 9, 2013

Creating the perfect cheese board

I am a huge fan of throwing, attending and/or creating a wine + cheese party. I think I love the social aspect as much as I love all the tasty nibbles and sips.

In fact, we are having some friends over next week for this very reason.

Here's are the elements I think constitutes as a well-rounded & perfect cheese board.

rustic crackers // cheese markers // gourmet almonds // cheese board
square ramekin // cheese knives // honey // jam // miniature spoons

Just add cheese! My favorite varieties include a sharp cheddar, a blue or gorgonzola, brie (my favorite!) and a goat's cheese. A good mix of flavors and textures.

What is your favorite type of themed party?

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24 comments:

viv said...

Great post!
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Staley Mc said...

I love that cheese board! So fun!

emily | shell chicd said...

Ahh this is amazing. At any dinner party, the cheese portion is no-fail always my favorite part of the evening :) I also love those chalkboard cheeseboards in which you can label all of the different kinds of cheeses and spreads!

Natalie said...

That cheese board is beautiful! My hubby would be as excited over that as I am, and we'd probably leave it out for display 24/7..and never want to use it for cheese 'cause it's so pretty. Haha. (We're totally those people.) :) Thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Love this! I am craving brie right now.

The Golden Girls said...

Amazing!! I love this!! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

That is one well put together cheese board. Wine and cheese parties are so fun!

Rowena @ rolala loves

Stacey @ Likes to Smile said...

I want to order absolutely everything on this list and throw a party!! What an amazing blog!!

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

I love it! I may have a cheese addition so this post makes me very happy :)

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

We only throw a Cinco de Mayo party and a little get together around the holidays. We need to do a cheese and wine night. I love this post!! And now I'm hungry! :)

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

R's Rue said...

I love cheese!
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Holly Copeland said...

Cheese is my absolute favorite! There is nothing better than a good cheese plate :)

ALLIE NYC said...

I LOVE wine and cheese! Great post. But now I am hungry.

Ali of

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Rebecca and Lori said...

Love this! I love brie; it's one of my favorites, which is saying a lot, because I seriously love cheese!
Lori

Meggan said...

Love that board!! Wine and cheese are my favorites!

Johanna said...

I love a good cheese plate. I became obsessed with them after visiting Napa...great post!

Albertina M. Cisneros said...

Cheese is one of my favorite things in the world....add wine and I could live off this forever!! Its perfect for a game night with friends. I love adding honey as well and some fig jam...

Alexa said...

OMG I'm drooling. A perfect cheese board and a glass of wine sounds absolutely divine!

Jess at Just Rainbows and Butterflies said...

Yum! Can I come?!

My favorite theme parties are Friendsgiving-the holiday after everyone gets back from Thanksgiving, Cinco de Mayo parties, and Grill Your Own Pizza!

Leslie said...

Such a pretty post with lots of great ideas for setting the perfect cheese plate! I enjoy the honey drizzled on a good brie with some marcona almonds.. delicious!

Happy Monday!

xxleslie

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

who doesn't love cheese?! great plate you found.

Laura said...

Love this! I'm a huge cheese lover. It all looks delicious! Hope you had a fun weekend xo

Test said...

love it!!! i need to have a cheese and wine party!!!

henning love said...

oooh i love any cheese board and anything appetizer that includes bread and cheese, seriously i am all about the cheese