FOOD + DRINK
charcuterie 101: A Guide to Building Your Own Cheese Board
Contributions by Samantha Cabeza & Madeline Wilson Photos by Kassandra Eller & Samantha Cabeza | Design by Chandler Vanous Brie. Gorgonzola. Cheddar. Provolone. Gouda. Asiago. All of these cheeses can be used to make a variety of sweet and savory charcuterie boards. These platters are host to a variety of prepared meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, crackers and spreads — each of which form unique pairings and flavor profiles.
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Every charcuterie board is unique because you can mix-and-match all of the items to make sweet pairings such as brie and jam as well as savory combos like gouda and salami. There is no right way for putting together a cheese board so try experimenting with flavors and combos to find your unique charcuterie style.