Patio Dining: Wine & Cheese Party
Wine & Cheese Night is a classic party theme (and if you don't like wine, try a Beer & Cheese Night). As you try different wines and cheeses, you begin to discover new tastes and favorite pairings.
Restaurant cheeseboards can get pretty expensive. Cheeseboards are surprisingly easy and fun to make - despite how extravagant they look. Here's a handy list of what makes a great Wine & Cheese Platter.
Arrange cheeses onto the board, spread apart from each other. Then add the crackers, bread and fruit. Lastly, fill in the gaps with small things like nuts, olives, artichokes, pickled onions. You can put jam, spreads, nuts, olives each in a mini bowl or directly on the board. Tip: Do not group similar things together on the board. Spread similar items out, so that wherever you sit, you have some kind of cheese/fruit/nut/meat accessible.
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Restaurant cheeseboards can get pretty expensive. Cheeseboards are surprisingly easy and fun to make - despite how extravagant they look. Here's a handy list of what makes a great Wine & Cheese Platter.
- Cheese Board: Traditionally made out of wood, slate or marble. If you don't have one use a couple of large dinner plates.
- Crackers and Bread: Try classic table water crackers, Ritz, Triscuits, crostini, French baguette, sourdough, multigrain breads.
- Complimentary Treats: Nuts, Olives, Pickled Onions, Dried and Fresh Fruit, Dark Chocolate, Proscuitto, Salami
- Condiments: Mustards, Jams or Jellies, Horseradish
- Utensils: One knife for each cheese. Spoon or knife for jams & spreads. Fork for olives, onions, and meats.
Arrange cheeses onto the board, spread apart from each other. Then add the crackers, bread and fruit. Lastly, fill in the gaps with small things like nuts, olives, artichokes, pickled onions. You can put jam, spreads, nuts, olives each in a mini bowl or directly on the board. Tip: Do not group similar things together on the board. Spread similar items out, so that wherever you sit, you have some kind of cheese/fruit/nut/meat accessible.
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| Trader Joe's offers a wide selection of quality cheeses for an affordable price. |
CHEESE SUGGESTIONS
- Soft Cheese: Brie, Goat Cheese, Boursault, Camembert, Ricotta, Saint André, Feta, Mozzarella, Wensleydale
- Semi-hard Cheese: Havarti, Colby, Monterey Jack, American, Blue, Baby Swiss, Muenster, Port Salut
- Hard Cheese: Gouda, Cheddar, Gruyère, Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan), Pecorino, Asiago
You want to have a variety of cheese textures & flavors. Tip: Pick one from each hardness level. For flavors, try one mild, one sharp and one in between.
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WINE SUGGESTIONS
Tip: Have at least one red & one white wine to cater to all guests. For lighter options, try rosé or sparkling wine.
Tip: Have at least one red & one white wine to cater to all guests. For lighter options, try rosé or sparkling wine.
Red
Dry: Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec,Shiraz, Petite Sirah, Chianti Classico
Sweet: Lambrusco, Maury, Black Muscat, Port, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
White
Dry: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinto Gris, Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Sweet: Riesling, Moscato, Gewürztraminer, Vouvray, White Port
Dry: Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec,Shiraz, Petite Sirah, Chianti Classico
Sweet: Lambrusco, Maury, Black Muscat, Port, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
White
Dry: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinto Gris, Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Sweet: Riesling, Moscato, Gewürztraminer, Vouvray, White Port
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| This was a simple wine&cheese night we did with friends. Cheeses: Wensleydale with Apricot, Peppered Pecorino, Smoked Gouda, Port Salut, Brie Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé, Pinot Gris Meat: Prosciutto & Salami Spreads: Apricot jam, boysenberry jam |
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| Loveseat and Table sold together. Chairs sold separately. |
A Wine & Cheese Party needs a luxurious setting. The attractive Beaumont Set provides a cozy conversational area for your guests. The large coffee table will allows for a large spread of food, wine glasses and appetizer plates. What better way to enjoy wine and cheese than outdoors under the stars?
