The secret to a great cheese plate is not elaborate preparation, but simply choosing exceptional ingredients. Two storied products are a perfect foundation for a sensational cheese plate: Grana Padano ...

A cheese platter arranged like a clock: At 12 noon, a mild Tête de Moine, a stronger flavoured Emmentaler follows, then Le Gruyere and Appenzeller, and finally between 9 and 11 pm a powerful blue ...

Every good hostess knows that a delicious cheese board is a great complement to any dinner party or appetizer table. But, if you’ve ever stood in the cheese section of any store you know if can be ...

Crafting a good cheese plate, board, or platter is all about balance. Beyond a variety of cheeses, you need sweet and salty accompaniments to highlight and contrast the funky, creamy, savory qualities ...

Cheese has a bad reputation as a diet buster, but it’s actually a nutritious food packed with protein and calcium. It’s high in fat, though—the heart-unfriendly saturated type—so you’ll want to eat it ...

When I host a holiday dinner, I'm always worried about what's on the table before the big meal. My husband tells me not to worry about this. His reasoning is, "we don't want our guests to fill up on ...

There are a couple ways to go about making a bountiful, photogenic, or just plain delicious cheese plate. Do you cut cheeses into portion-sized wedges and layer them on a board with sweet and savory ...

Whether it is as a crowning finale to a meal, an appetiser, or a finger food highlight at a party, a cheese platter is always well received. However, just piling a random selection of cheese, ...