Cheese is one of those perfect high-low foodsyour favorite might be a nutty
Piave you had in Italy or the Swiss in your mother’s grilled cheese sandwich.
The traditional European way to serve cheese is following the meal, but I think
a few cheeses on a wooden board are perfect at a cocktail party. Here’s how to
put together a great cheese plate.
Get help. I’ve never met a cheese seller who wasn’t happy to offer a
recommendation and a taste. Tell him what you like; mention what other food and
wine you’re serving and whether you want to be bold (your foodie friends will
appreciate a smelly Epoisses, but the less adventurous may be put off).
Try new things. If your grocery store doesn’t have someone knowledgeable, go to
a cheese shop, or use your favorite cheese as a starting point for
experimentation. If you like cheddar, try both English and American varieties,
and work yourself up to a cloth-bound Cabot or a raw-milk English cheddar. As
your palate develops, you’ll be able to taste more flavors.
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