It’s true: The easiest, tastiest way to host your friends and family for the holidays is with a fantastic cheese spread. Whether you’re a cheese newbie or a fromage fanatic, this season’s latest and greatest party cheeses will help you plan your most delicious gathering. So sit back, let your mind drift to the gooey, the crumbly, the yummiest cheeses of the season.
Getting started: A great party spread has up to 6 cheeses of all different styles and milk types. We suggest delighting your guests with a mix of buttery, grassy, pungent or caramelly tastes.
More than just cheese: When picking accompaniments, from wine to nuts, pick a pairing principle:
- Choose items that are complementary – pair similar flavors together, like a flavorful cheddar with a bold wine;
- That old adage is true with cheese, too: opposites attract. Don’t be shy about mixing sweet with salty;
- What grows together goes together – you can’t go wrong with cheese and pairings from the same neck of the woods.
Not sure how much to buy? Our rule of thumb is 1-2 oz per cheese, per person for a party or an appetizer spread before dinner. (most of our assortments serve up to10)
Serving Sense: Cheese tastes better at room temperature, so take it out of the fridge one hour before serving. For a party, set out on a board with one knife per cheese – start cutting into each piece to get it started, then let your guests go to town.
Sommelier for a day: Want to impress by pairing cheese with wine or beer like an expert? Click here to view our full beverage pairing guide.
Learn even more by going reading our Cheese Basics.
- New assortment for the holiday season: Cheeselovers Anonymous
Cheeselovers Anonymous (pictured above) features a complete tasting through all of the cheese styles – we couldn’t have dreamed up a more perfect party package!
Love this!!! Going to add the link to my suggestion list for the holidays