The Cheesiest Blog Around
Who cut the cheese? Hopefully someone who knows how to do it right. There’s a real art to cutting cheese, and much depends on the shape and size of the cheese itself. These simple cutting tricks will have your party cheese board looking its best, and will surely impress your guests. Plus, now you get to say with pride, “Yeah, I cut the cheese.”
You’ve got your cheeses, you’ve paired them with your favorite goodies, and now it’s time to get the party started. We like things funky at Murray’s, which is why we’ve put together some of our favorite party-starting, good-times-making, boogie-ready tracks. Whether you like to sit back and relax or get on up while you enjoy your cheese, this mix is sure to make you feel good. Just like cheese always does.
There’s so much more to enjoy with your cheese beyond crackers and bread. Using our Greatest Hits collection as a jumping-off point, we’re combining salty and sweet, pickled and creamy, and matching pairs by region (what grows together, goes together!). Use this as your indispensable pairing guide this holiday season.
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What could you pair with Manchego?
We like honey and marcona almonds for a sweet-salty balance.
What could you pair with Gouda?
We like fig jam and fennel salami to play off the caramel nuttiness.
What to pair with Brie?
We like pears, grapes, and nuts for textural contrast.
What could you pair with Gruyere?
We like speck and cornichons. Mmm, salt!
What to pair with Cheddar?
We go classic with apples and tangy chutneys.
You already know about pairing cheese with wine, cheese with fruit, cheese with…all the normal stuff. This Tuesday, December 2, at 6:30 pm, our very own Cavemaster Brian Ralph is teaming up with chocolate expert Alexandra Leaf to expand your concept of “cheese pairings.” They’ll be tasting a variety of chocolates with our favorite cave-aged and hand-selected cheeses, and teaching you how to expand your cheese plate repertoire. Want to go to the class? Tickets are available here.
Can’t make it? We’ve got this handy-dandy cheat sheet to help you become the cheese-and-chocolate expert yourself!
A Big thanks to Vanity Fair for the shout out this month! What a killer shot of one our favorite gift collections. Make sure to get a Top Shelf collection and eat well this holiday season!