Cheese Party Checklist
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- Prepare for Your Cheese Party
- To select the cheeses to serve, start with those you know and like.
- Pair your cheese choices with the appropriate wines.
- Make certain that you have at least one ice bucket and/or wine chiller available.
- Invest in a good hard cheese and soft cheese knife.
- Get several special cheese knives.
- Have bottled water handy to refresh the palate between wines and cheeses.
- Go shopping for wine and cheese.
- Presentation
- Make sure you clearly label each cheese.
- Make sure you provide plenty of toothpicks.
- For used picks, set out a plate with an orange on it and stick a toothpick on top with the label "Used Picks" on it.
- Provide lots of cute cocktail napkins.
- Have small plates with cocktail forks ready.
- Use pretty plates with a chic design or miniature wooden trays.
- Pre-cut the cheeses into chunks or slices.
- If you opt to have guests cut the cheese themselves, set out a sharp knife or cheese slicer and a wooden cutting board.
- Set out individual cheese plates with a sampling of every cheese with fruits, jams, honey, and/or nuts.
- Include a sampling of different meats together with the cheeses.
- Choose breads and crackers that enhance the flavor of the cheeses.
- Avoid breads made with any herbs or fruit.
- Cheese Seletion
- Brie - soft, creamy, and savory mild French cheese.
- Parmigiano Reggiano - hard cheese with a distinctive sharp and nutty flavor.
- Gouda - semi-soft cheese with a mild, nutty flavor.
- Aged or Mature Cheddar - has a strong, sharp taste.
- Gruyere - hard cheese that is slightly grainy.
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Kimberly French
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Who it's for
This Cheese Party Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Cheese Party essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Cheese Party structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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- Save Cheese Party Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Cheese Party (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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