Crackerdash Game with 6 x Hartington Cheese Wedges, Chutney & Biscuits in a Faux Wicker Gift Box

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And if you are strictly following the Mediterranean Diet, take a look at this Mezze Platter option.

When selecting what cheeses to put on your cheese board, it's also good to keep in mind shapes: square, rounds, triangle, sliced. This makes for a more interesting cheese board. How much cheese per person? If you're serving this as an appetizer, you only need about 1 ounce of cheese per person. If the cheese board is the main event, then I'd go up to 2 ounces or so per person. Always have more on hand to replenish the board as needed. There really are three main components that make the best cheese board: cheese, meats, and accompaniments. And, the fourth component, is a little element of surprise... Pro-Tip:There are no hard rules about how much per person you need to serve, but generally speaking, be prepared with about 1 to 2 ounces of cheese per person and 1 to 2 ounces of meat per person. I always keep plenty of everything to replenish the board for a longer party. Meats is the second thing I think about when putting together a cheese board. I like to do about 3 to 4 options of Italian cured meats. Some are more expensive than others, but you can pretty much find what you need in the deli section of your local grocery store. Again, start with your favorites and fill in from there. For me, the must haves are Proscuitto di Parma and some sort of salami.

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Sweet. With all the cheeses and cured meats, it's important to add a little something sweet on the board. Honey or jam is always a good option, and I like to add some dried fruit: dried apricots or dried figs, for example. x Waxed fabric playing surface, size: 52cm x 37cm, made using Food Grade Beeswax and Jojoba oil on printed cotton fabric. First, you need a large board, you can grab an inexpensive one like this. Slate or stone boards will work as well. And if all else fails, a large platter will work (like I do when serving mezze.)

Cheese. What kind and how much? Think variety. Include at least 4 different cheeses on your board from different categories: firm, soft, and semi soft. And start with your favorites. For example, on my cheese board, I added two firm cheeses I love, Parmigiano-Reggianoand aged Cheddar. Both are also sharp in taste, so to balance that, I added a round of mild French brie (soft) and slices of Swiss (semi soft.) When I'm feeling fancy, I dress up my brie with nuts and jam like in this baked brie recipe. Fresh. The musts for me are fresh veggies and fruit; they balance things out and also act as palate cleansers. No hard rules on how many veggies and fruits to include, but I like at least one of each. On this cheese board, I used sliced cucumbers, and because pears happen to be in season, they were my fruit choice. I often use grapes as well.Salty and Tangy. There is enough salty on the board, but if needed, a handful of nuts are good to add for that element of crunch. I'm more interested in something tangy at this point, a little bowl of favorite olives or marinated artichokes are a must. Pro-Tip:Remember, there is no right or wrong way to build a cheese board, so be sure to add your favorites and use up what you might have on hand. You can invest in one or two quality cheeses, but the ready sliced cheeses in your grocer's fridge make great fillers.

Do you want to learn chess or need some help? Use the Hint function in the game to see the best move possible. We know Christmas can be a busy time of year, so let us take one weight off your mind and get your gifts sorted in plenty of time. We have two slots available for Christmas delivery this year…Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you. One last important tip for you: remember, cheese tastes so much better at room temperature. They say, you should pull the cheese out of the fridge at least 1 hour before serving (but don't unwrap quite yet so it doesn't dry.)At room temperature, the aromatics and complex flavors of cheese are much more realized. So much better! How much meat per person? There really is not a hard rule about this, but about 1 to 2 ounces of meat per person should be good.