Cheese Board Tutorial – How To Assemble a Cheese Tray

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cheese board tutorial - how to assemble a cheese tray

if you really want to take a cheese board and don't know how to make one read this cheese board tutorial

what is a cheese board for

not enough storage space. i don't like mushrooms so there is one thing i don't want to buy

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never made a cheese board before

cheese board ideas

the needs of the picky party guests that will be eating it. here are some cheese board idea pictures

first things first in this cheese board tutorial…

what goes on a cheese board

duh

all of these secrets will be revealed in due time and maybe extra tips

is this an appetizer grazing party? if it is a party

how much cheese do i need

this brings up my first tip

can you use a cutting board as a cheese board

i have a long wooden board that i used in my summer antipasto tapas cheese board that i absolutely love

will the food slide off the sides when i carry it

these are all important questions to consider when choosing your base. it wouldn't be a cheese board tutorial if i didn't get you thinking all the aspects of a cheese board

what goes on my cheese board and where do i put it

duh

cheese board i would do

what cheese do i use

then i chose a and a semi-soft to round it out. you always go

aged provolone

gruyere

manchego

aged gouda

aged cheddar

semi-soft cheeses

cheese

brie

camembert

burrata

stilton

ricotta

goat's milk cheese

feta

i would also include cheese spreads in this category much to the chagrin of a real cheesemonger

it doesn't have to be super-fancy so just have fun

chunked off a block make sure you have knives to do that and a little space

what meats go on a meat and cheese board

cured sausage

some beef

some thin- salami that be eaten any way you like

what fruits are best

use fruits that are seasonal if you and if not

apricots

grapes

pomegranate arils

cherries

blackberries

strawberries

apricots are a favorite of mine so i always have them in my pantry. grapes are available year-round thanks to the wonders of farming and shipping and are easy to pick up and walk around with

my third choice

strawberries. when you have your fruits

what goes on a cheese board

olives

crackers

pickles

nuts/seeds

your crackers should be spaced out and around the existing cheeses

joe shmo at the party might not think to put pomegranate arils on his garlic herb spread covered wheat cracker

already picked at so be sure fill them in

don't laugh at this tip because people will try to eat anything in my experience

the garnishes i place on my cheese boards are more than just pretty

cheese tray images

on their own in separate areas of the party. they might miss each other in the beginning but they will get used to it

last tip in this cheese and meat board tutorial…

if you are assembling a of time and some things need to be kept cool before adding to the board

cheese spread when ready to go

the pickles and other items that are not going in bowls you store in zip-top bags on the trays in their designated spots and then empty onto the tray when you are ready to chow down

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last updated on december 13th

when you respond

in this instance

does the host not let people in their kitchen

foil you are covering it

will i have to strap it to the roof of my car

i usually cover my trays

cheeses

m zarella

cheeses

i lined my platters

when shopping

i chose these meats

once those are situated on the trays

spreads/condiments

time to fill in the gaps on the board

textures to make them stand out more

there you have it

if the two separate trays look too

i see gaps in the tray but that was just my mandatory quality control tests before i left

despite being decoratively-challenged

now that i have armed you

when you make one be sure to tag me on social media

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