Cheese Plates and Pairings
By Jennifer Meier, About.com Guide
Whether it's for a casual event or an elegant party, cheese is the perfect way to please a crowd. With the right serving accessories and pairings, elevate cheese from a simple food to something sensational.
Cheese Plates
Learn how to present a winning combination of cheeses
- How to Buy Cheese for a Cheese Platter
- What Type of Cheese to Buy
- Platters for Cheese
- How to Garnish a Cheese Plate
Wine and Cheese
Find out what types of wine will go best with your cheese
- Tips for Tasting Cheese and Wine
- Sparkling Wine & Cheese
- Port and Cheese
- Chardonnay and Cheese
- Pinot Noir and Cheese
Beer and Other Beverages
Beer, coffee and the cheeses they love to be paired with
Spreads, Nuts and Garnishes
Perk up a cheese plate with the right garnish, or instead of serving a cheese plate turn cheese into a tasty dip or spread
- Pairing Nuts and Cheese
- Cheese and Honey
- Fruit Spreads to Pair With Cheese
- Garnishes for Spanish Cheese
Serving Accessories
Accessories every cheese lover should have in their kitchen