{"id":11898,"date":"2014-07-16T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=11898"},"modified":"2014-07-15T14:06:19","modified_gmt":"2014-07-15T18:06:19","slug":"simple-ways-to-enhance-your-cheese-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/simple-ways-to-enhance-your-cheese-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Enhance Your Cheeseplate"},"content":{"rendered":"

When planning a cheeseplate for a small gathering or a party, we tend to focus on what cheeses we want to serve (see our suggestions here<\/a>!). But if you’re looking for an easy way to upgrade any cheeseplate, turn to the accompaniments — unique ones, to be exact. Newfangled jams, sweet crackers, and yes, even chocolate, pair well with cheese and will have your guests oohing and ahhing at your cheeseplate expertise.<\/p>\n

Crackers<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you pass on the baguette and go for crackers, choose something a little more interesting than the standard wheat crackers, such as sweet and nutty Effie’s Oatcakes<\/a> (we love them with English blue cheese<\/a>). Really want to go above and beyond? Try your hand at making your own crackers (it’s not hard, we promise) with these recipes for Crispy Rye and Seed Crackers<\/a> or Seeded Buttermilk Crackers<\/a>. You just can’t beat the fresh crunch of a homemade cracker!<\/p>\n

Jams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sick of the same old fig preserves that grace every cheeseplate? Try out a bold, zingy raspberry jam with an extra kick of spice or citrus. Some of our favorite newfangled raspberry jam and cheese pairings: The Jam Stand\u2019s Razzy Gabby & a Side of Jalape\u00f1o Jam<\/a> with Consider Bardwell Farm\u2019s Pawlet<\/a>, and<\/span> Bonnie’s Jams Raspberry Lime Rickey<\/a> with Cypress Grove Ch\u00e8vre Midnight Moon<\/a>. Your guests will appreciate the extra palate tingle!<\/p>\n

Nuts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marcona almonds are definitely delicious, but they’re also expected on a cheeseplate. Our suggestion? Get creative with candied, spiced, and other flavor-added nuts. You may find some surprisingly pleasant flavor combinations when you pair them with cheese! Candied Cacao Nib Walnuts<\/a> are delicious with Comt\u00e9<\/a>, caramelized pecans make a decadent match for blue cheeses, and herb-y almonds go great with Gouda<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of cacao, why not add some full-fledged chocolate to your cheeseplate? Blue cheeses such as Jasper Hill’s Bayley Hazen Blue<\/a> go great with dark chocolate — the creaminess and saltiness of the cheese cut through any possible bitterness from the chocolate. We also love a rich, creamy goat cheese with milk chocolate<\/a> — it’s truly decadent.<\/p>\n

For more ideas about pairing chocolate, nuts, jams, and crackers with cheese, purchase our Cheese+<\/a> pairings guide today!<\/p>\n

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