Cheese Board with Jam, Pickles, Condiments, Charcuterie, Crackers & Bread

Directions

Cheese

1. Firm Cheese: Aged Grizzly Gouda, Aged Clothbound Cheddar, Gruyere.
2. Soft Cheese: Brie or other soft ripened cheese, Washed Rind, Fromage Blanc.
3. Unique Cheese: Morel Buttercheese, Burrata.
4. Something Strong: Blue Cheese, there are many great blue cheeses made in Canada.

Cheese compliments

1. Jams or Jellies, like Saskatoon Jam or Rhubarb Jelly.
2. Pickles, my favourite is pickled asparagus and pickled beets.
3. Charcuterie, choose a couple locally produced dry cured products like bresaola or country ham. As a compliment to the cheese, put about 50 grams of each charcuterie on the board.
4. Condiments…Grainy Mustard and Hot Honey bring a lot of excitement to the board.

Bread and crackers

1. Really go for it. You can find buttermilk crackers or other specialty crackers. Rustic Cheddar Loaf, Cranberry Nut Bread and Baguette are all excellent options. Choose your favourite.
2. More is more. You can always add fresh or dried fruit, olives and nuts.
3. Don’t forget to have cheese knives, demitasse spoons and even labels.