Basic Summer Platter

Be one or ten

When you find a perfect combination, stick with it. There are certain elements in life that just fit together like ying and yang, but quite often combinations can go wrong - so what are the key elements to creating the perfect cheese board?

You certainly cannot go wrong with wine, cheese, figs and bread. Made even better with quality ingredients from local and trustworthy producers. Now this is very dependant on one’s location, but the best way to seek the best produce for your cheese board is to avoid commercial distributors and find small stores where you can talk directly to someone who can direct you in your choosing. 

To add that “wow” factor, try to use slightly out of the norm ingredients. One of my favourites is smoked almonds that contribute the nutty flavour but also add an unusual element to the board.

Be creative in the bread types you pair or serve along side. How about using a casa baguette loaf instead of a normal baguette (thiner in size, slightly more compact and with a crustier outer layer) or try sourdough or loaves with olives/other naturally flavouring ingredients. This makes for a more rounded, fulfilling bite rather than fluffy, more processed mainstream bread types.

What ever you do, don’t forget to serve bread… whatever type it maybe. The board will never be complete without a bread or savoury cracker counterpart.