How to create a delicious cheese board

A great cheese board can include a variety of cheese types to suit different tastes and preferences. Consider the following:

1. Hard Cheese: aged cheddar, parmesan, pecorino

2. Soft Cheese: brie, camembert, goat cheese

3. Blue Cheese: roquefort, gorgonzola, stilton

4. Semi-Soft Cheese: havarti, fontina, gouda

5. Flavored Cheese: smoked gouda, herbed goat cheese

A cheese board can be paired with various condiments such as:

• Fruits (grapes, strawberries, dried apricots, figs, etc.)

• Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)

• Crackers, bread, or crostini

• Jams, chutney, jalapeno, or honey

• Pickles. peppadews or olives

• Charcuterie (cured meats such as salami, prosciutto)

• Spreads (mustard, tapenade)

• Dips (hummus, pesto)

The key is to have a variety of textures and flavors to complement the cheese and offer a well-rounded snack or meal.