Tips for Making the Best Cheese Board

For practicality, lay crumbly variety in the center and tougher ones around the outside.

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The best cheese boards feature 3-4 cheeses. If presenting the platter as a hors d'oeuvre, allow 1-1.5 ounces per person.

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To satisfy all tastes, try different flavors and textures. Choose cow, sheep, and goat cheeses.

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Think creamy, tangy, pungent, mild, firm, soft, and everything in between.

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Serving cold cheese from the fridge is flavorless.

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Allow it to reheat to room temperature before serving.

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To prevent flavor mingling, serve each cheese with a different knife on your tray.

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