As the holidays are slowing creeping nearer and nearer, I recently saw a segment on TV about creating the perfect cheese platter. I thought I would do some research and share it with you. The cheese platter is a staple for all holiday entertaining, actually just all year round entertaining. I ususally just place the cheese on the serving tray with a knives or spreader and put it out for our guests. But, now I see there is much more of an art to it. Who Knew????
- Set the cheese out a half hour before eating to bring them up to room temperature.
- Ideally, put out a separate serving knife for each cheese.
- Arrange the cheese on the platter from softest to hardest with blue cheese (if you serve it) always at the end. It has to do with seving the stongest tasting cheese last.
- As a rule of thumb, plan for each guest to eat 1-2 ounces of each cheese you serve. If you’re serving heavy garnishes (sliced meat, olives, fruit) or other food along with the cheese plate, this amount may be a bit less.
- Always have plenty of sliced bread and/or crackers on hand.
- Three wedges of cheese
- Serving platter or plate
- Cheese knives
- Fruit, olives, nuts or sliced meat for garnish
- Sliced bread or crackers
- Napkins
Since Thanksgving is a little more than 2 weeks away I am starting to think table-settings. I love when people post their holiday tables on social media. All of the color combinations and various decor styles are so inspiring. This year I am leaning towards white and gold and a pop of color. Here is a sampling some very beautiful Thanksgiving tables to start to get the ideas rolling!! Happy Setting! PS Don’t forget to share your’s this year, we are looking forward to seeing them all!!
I just heard the first Christmas songs of the season this week, even though the season really is not in full swing yet. I also received an amazing Holiday offer that I wanted to share with my readers. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets are buy one get one free for a limited time. The details are below. Click HERE to buy tickets and use the code EM1BOGO. Its almost the most Wonderful Time Of The Year!
There is a gorgeous house on the market in Bronxvile that my real estate sponsor Leslie Corcoran sent to me this week. It is a prestigeus tutor with incredible details. I have such a love for tutors since my first house, where my children were born was the most adorable “A frame” story book tutor. This home is much more elegant and I love the layout, the soaring ceiling and all the details original to this home. You are in luck, there is an Open House today, Sunday, from 1:30-3:30, 24 Hemlock Rd, Bronxville NY. For more information on this property, please contact Leslie.
This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday is Elaine Kirby McCleary. Elaine is the owner of the fabulous Kirby and Company decor boutique and cafe in Darien Ct. Today I spent the morning with Elaine getting to know her and her amazing shop. YOU HAVE TO GO!!!!! I was so impressed with every single thing in the store. It is the perfect place to find the finishing touches for your home or wardrobe and to find the perfect gift. Here are some of my favorite things at Kirby and Company! Bon Weekend!!!
This Alexander Hamilton book is perfect for all the Hamilton lovers in your life. I certainly have a few!!
