Cheese plate ideas??

anasazi17

We are participating in a progressive dinner of sorts on Saturday.  DH and I are hosting the appetizer stage and have chosen to have a cheese plate/wine tasting. I wanted to do something a little classier because most of the guests are big foodies.  But, I'm not sure what to do...there are tons of options. Has anyone have any good pairing ideas?

 

colliebabe

Hmmm, I am not great at the wine pairing part (since I will drink anything) but I just saw a good article on making a nice cheese plate.  Let me see if I can dig it up.

DoctorWorm222

I found this on pinterest the other day:

https://www.matchmywine.com/upload/articles/big/2281.jpg 

BeesMomma00

Cheese can get EXPENSIVE....

That being said, I got some Saga Blue/Brie the other night and a Fig spread, DELICIOUS! Goes best with some plain "Water Table Crackers" or Crostini. 

ETA:  Got both n the cheese section of the local supermarket.  For Wine, you could get a Pinot Noir.  It's light and (In my opinion) goes with almost anything. I miss wine.  Mirrasou makes a nice bottle at under $11.

colliebabe

I couldn't find the exact article, but here are some cheese plate recipes from Martha Stewart.

https://www.marthastewart.com/275349/cheese-plate-recipes/@center/276958/holiday-entertaining#216332

Also a big hit at my book club for cheese plates are those crackers/bread-things with the dried fruit and nuts in them.  For the life of me I cannot remember what they are called, but they sell them at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.

 

anasazi17

Thanks ladies!  I am heading to Trader Joe's & Whole Foods this week.  I forgot to use Pinterest and of course Martha.  I know it can get pretty spendy so I wanted to get some advice! 

Ms.Jade

Figs! You can't go wrong with figs.

BeesMomma00

Ms.Jade:

Figs! You can't go wrong with figs.

I may have to go break into the Brie and fig spread for lunch. 

sharksfan

If you ask someone in the wine or cheese section at Whole Foods, they should be able to recommend some good pairings.  I've always had great success with that.  I tell them my budget, and they give me recommendations-they are expected to do that for customers.  They have never steered me wrong!

blu-eyedwife

Instead of whole foods/trader joes, do you have a cheese store near you?  I love my cheese store for so many reasons, but the one that's most helpful to you is that when they ring up your cheese, the receipt has a list of good pairings for each cheese purchased - both wine and complementary foods.

anasazi17

blu-eyedwife:

Instead of whole foods/trader joes, do you have a cheese store near you?  I love my cheese store for so many reasons, but the one that's most helpful to you is that when they ring up your cheese, the receipt has a list of good pairings for each cheese purchased - both wine and complementary foods.

Oh, duh!! I totally forgot about The Cheese Shop  I will be making a trip for sure.  It's a cheese shop and a gourmet foods store, so I'm sure they will have some great paring ideas.  

 

Thanks everyone for the tips!