| Have you been invited to a party at a friend’s | | | | the berries in wine, especially a wine that pairs well |
| home? Is a family member or friend having a | | | | with the cheese, makes the berries complement the |
| housewarming? A collection of fruit and cheeses | | | | cheese even more. |
| makes a perfect host or housewarming gift. Your | | | | · Strawberries go well with Brie, also. Add another |
| friends can save it for themselves to eat later or it | | | | note explaining that melting Brie in the oven for a |
| can be cut up and shared with everyone at the | | | | while makes a great fondue-type dip for the |
| party. | | | | strawberries. |
| An assortment of cheeses from around the world | | | | Other fruits that work well cheese are: |
| has been making great gifts for a long time. These | | | | · Green apples with cheddar cheese and Gruyere |
| days adding “cheese condiments” to the gift | | | | from Switzerland |
| of cheese is becoming more common and shows off | | | | · Sweet apples with Camembert |
| the gift givers knowledge of cheese and the proper | | | | · Watermelon and Feta |
| food pairings. A condiment is a supplementary food | | | | · Cantaloupe and Brie |
| that when combined with another food gives it a | | | | · Avocado and Queso Fresco from Mexico |
| special flavor. There are many things that can be | | | | · Tomato (we often forget that the tomato is a |
| considered a condiment for cheese and fruit is one | | | | fruit) with Pecorino cheese from Italy |
| of the most common. | | | | · Juicy Bosc pears with goat cheese or Stilton blue. |
| Fruit and Cheese Combinations | | | | The Presentation of Your Fruit and Cheese Gift |
| When choosing a gift that combines fruit with | | | | It makes for an even better gift you if you make a |
| cheese, you should make sure that the fruit you | | | | nice presentation out of your fruit and cheese |
| choose is a good complement for the cheese. Sweet | | | | selections. You could use a pretty ceramic fruit bowl |
| fruits are the best and the acidic fruits like citrus | | | | to put it all in as well as adding some other |
| should be avoided. Here are some great fruit and | | | | “accessories to go with the food in the bowl. |
| cheese combinations that include cheeses that should | | | | · If you have included a wrapped piece of |
| be relatively easy to find. You’ll also find a couple | | | | cantaloupe or watermelon, a melon baller can be |
| of tips for the recipient of your gift to add a little | | | | included. |
| extra something to their experience while eating your | | | | · A small cheese board and knife for cutting the |
| treats. | | | | cheese. |
| · Bing cherries and blueberries go great with goat | | | | · Some cheese spreaders with clever handles. |
| cheese. Add some nuts like almonds for an even | | | | · Paper napkins to go along with the fruit and |
| better combination. | | | | cheese theme. |
| · Soft, spreadable cheeses like Camembert, Brie, | | | | · Crackers or bread to enjoy with the cheese. |
| and Boursin, all from France, taste great with berries | | | | Want to find out more about Fruit and Cheese Gift |
| like raspberries, blackberries and boysenberries. Slip a | | | | Baskets, then check out that link. |
| note into the basket with this hint. Soaking or dipping | | | | |