7 Things You Need To Make The Perfect Cheeseboard
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7 Things You Need To Make The Perfect Cheeseboard

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7 Things You Need To Make The Perfect Cheeseboard
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'Tis the season for excessive amounts of holiday parties and celebrations! Having Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years all in the span of two months can mean an extreme amount of parties during November and December. And chances are you are throwing a party of your own, so it is important to know all of the best holiday hosting party secrets!

One party tip I discovered this year was on Thanksgiving. A few hours before my family and I ate our Thanksgiving meal we had a cheese board as an appetizer. All of my family huddled around the kitchen countertop, tasting all of the different cheeses, spreads, fruits, and veggies.

We were mixing and matching different cheese and jam combinations, trying to find the perfect pair. We were talking, laughing, and most importantly enjoying being together. It may sound cheesy (yes, pun intended) but having that cheese board really made our Thanksgiving day more special, because it brought my family together.

So here is how to construct and craft your own cheese board this holiday season. Now, obviously, there are many more cheeses, jams, fruits, nuts, and veggie options, but these are the ones that my family enjoyed this holiday season.

Essentials For Crafting Your Cheese Board:

1. Cheeses

Brie, Robusto, Goat-Cheese, Blue Cheese

2. Crackers:

Stone crackers, Rosemary Carr’s, 5 Grain Kashi Cracker

3. Spreads:

Bonne Maman fig spread, Blackberry Farm pumpkin pear jam (this stuff is phenomenal & Whole Foods carries it),Bonne Maman raspberry jam

4. Nuts:

Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Pecans, Pistachios

5. Savory Items:

Pickles, Black Olives, Green Olives

6. Veggies:

Carrots, Celery, Tomatoes (hummus is always a good idea too)

7. Fruit:

Grapes, Strawberries, Blueberries, Apples, Blackberries

Hungry yet? I hope you enjoy crafting your own cheese board this holiday season. It is a wonderful way to bring the people you love the most together, while enjoying delicious food!

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