wine and cheese pairing – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen Making Every Day an Occasion... Simply Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:11:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-peonies-32x32.jpg wine and cheese pairing – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen 32 32 How To: Create a Cheese Plate http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/how-to-create-the-perfect-cheese-plate/ http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/how-to-create-the-perfect-cheese-plate/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:00:31 +0000 http://www.ingoodtastemag.com/?p=6031 Wine and cheese is one of the most popular pairings for entertaining at home. Or, you know, hanging out on the couch alone on a Saturday night. Either way, pairing wine and cheese can be intimidating when there is so much information out there about how to select and serve your perfect pairings. We’ve called upon some of the cheesiest pros we know to help you navigate the cheese counter from the brie to the gouda. “It is always good to consider contrasts in both flavor and texture when serving cheeses. However, the context of the occasion, usually deserves the most thought,” said Matt Reilly, cheesemonger at Eataly Chicago. “Consider making selections based on the significance of the cheese’s origin.  This honors the occasion by choosing cheeses that come from the same place as an important guest’s family or a place that you visited with your guest. Sense memories add depth to any occasion, and choosing a cheese that draws on memories not only brings you back to a special place, but also acts as a springboard for conversation.” 1. Decide when you want to serve your cheese plate. If you are hosting a casual cocktail party for a large group of people, serve […]

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]]> http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/how-to-create-the-perfect-cheese-plate/feed/ 4 Host a Wine and Cheese Party http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/easy-entertaining-host-a-wine-cheese-party/ http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/easy-entertaining-host-a-wine-cheese-party/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:00:03 +0000 http://ingoodtasteblog.net/?p=3186 If you love to eat and entertain in equal measure, a wine and cheese party is the perfect opportunity to play hostess.  On Saturday I wrote a guest post for the ladies at Big Girls Small Kitchen about how to host the perfect wine and cheese party. For those of you who didn’t see it, I wanted to share some of my tips here for anyone who wants to get their wine and cheese on this weekend. If you’re serving wine, you’ll want to offer more than a few slices of cheese to sustain your guests through a night of Chardonnay-sipping. Serve finger foods and hors d’oeuvres that are fast, easy to prepare and won’t overwhelm your wine pairings. Plan Ahead. When you’re planning on expanding your menu beyond wine and cheese, you’d probably rather spend your party sipping Sauvignon Blanc than sweating it out in the kitchen. To minimize stress, do the prep work ahead of time whenever possible. Decide if you’re going to plan your menu around the wines or the cheese. If the focus is the wine, choose wines first and pick the cheese and other dishes accordingly. If you’d rather emphasize the cheese, pick a few […]

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