When it comes to designing a cheese board 4 words should come to mind; tangy, creamy, funky and salty. This 4 categories will help you take your palette on a magical journey of cheese.
Tangy
Think: goat cheese. Your first bite on a cheese board should be fresh. Ile de France Goat cheese is slightly salty, a bit tangy and above all – fresh tasting, with a rich texture.
Creamy
Think: soft and supple. You could go with a classic Brie or Camembert here but why not change it up. Try Chaumes. Chaumes has a soft, springy but creamy texture. It is rich in fruity aromatics but has an hazelnut after taste.
Funky
Think: something you haven’t tried before. We love Etorki. It is a sheep’s milk cheese from the French Basque region. Etorki has a smooth, velvety texture and rich, hazelnut, almost burnt caramel-like flavor. Its aroma is sweet and buttery, and the cheese is voluptuous on the tongue. It pairs very well with pickles, olives and cured meats.
Salty
Think: blue cheese. Our Saint Agur is a perfectly sinful, blue cheese to add to your cheese board. It entices you with its naked butteriness and delicate sharpness. It is slightly less salty than other blues but has 60% buttercream making delectably sinful. Pair this blue and others with honey, fruits and nuts!
BONNE ANNEE!
Thursday, December 31st, 2009Happy New Year Cheese Lovers!
Thanks to everyone who visited the Cheese Lover’s Blog in 2009. We can’t wait to make 2010 even better!
If you have any suggestions for the blog, please let us know in the comment section of this post. We’re going to be updating the blog frequently throughout the new year and would love to know what content you’d like to see!
Thanks – and see you next year, cheese lovers!
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