January is here, and we’re looking forward to a great 2023. More often than not, we’ll be making the most of the fantastic weather and the setting for our get-togethers will be outdoors. From parties to sit-down dinners, cocktail brunches to family picnics, we’re going to want to focus on fresh and light foods that are easy to prepare and enjoy alfresco.
According to Rediscover Dairy, putting together a sumptuous cheese board is simple, and takes just a few minutes of preparation. You also don’t need to worry about load shedding!
Let’s not forget that cheese also brings a delicious flair to your festive salads, vegetable dishes, potato bakes and gourmet ’braaibroodjies’.
Favourite summer pairings for cheese boards
- Strawberries and ricotta
- Blueberries and brie
- Peaches and gouda
- Mango and goat’s cheese
Don’t forget the classics
- Watermelon and feta
- Tomato and mozzarella
- Apple and cheddar
- Figs and blue cheese
Whether they are blue, hard, semi-hard, semi-soft, soft and fresh or soft-ripened, the cheeses of your choice can be combined with crackers and breads; fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables; dried fruits, seeds and nuts; olives, peppers and pickles; sweet and savoury marmalades, jams and preserves; cold and smoked meats and fish. At celebration picnics, parties or alfresco dinners, the cheese board is a gorgeous centrepiece echoing the freshness and abundance of summer, and is an excellent accompaniment to wine, cider, gin cocktails and non-alcoholic alternatives.
Tips for building a perfect cheese board
- Variety works: Choose cheeses with different textures and taste profiles.
- Sweet, sour, bitter and salty: Match your cheeses to an array of different sweet and savoury ingredients.
- Dazzle with colour: Choose fruits and vegetables of different colours, shapes, and textures.
- Fill the space: Use garnishes such as fresh herbs, berries, nuts, roasted chickpeas, and edible flowers so that the board is entirely covered with an abundance of good…
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