Gourmet Cheese Course Food Pairing Inspirations By: Sara Kahn A cheese course is about observing and enjoying contrasting and complementary flavors. There are no hard and fast rules. Experiment and discover your favorites by using the recommendations for traditional food and beverage matches as a starting point. Bread/Crackers - Bread such as a baguette and plain or mildly flavored crackers serve to cleanse the palate. Fruits such as apples, figs, pears, grapes, berries, nectarines and melon are traditional accompaniments as their juicy and/or crisp textures contrast with the cheese. Their sweetness provides a counterpoint to the salty flavors of cheese. Dried fruits offer a chewy texture that contrasts with harder cheese. Fruity jams, pastes, and chutneys also provide sweet and sometimes savory notes. Toasted nuts enhance the nuttiness of the cheeses. Try toasted almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios or hazelnuts. Olives - The briny flavor of olives contrasts with the richness of the cheeses. Cured meats such as prosciutto add a salty and textural difference. About the Author: About Sara Kahn Even though her passion for gourmet cheese was undying, Sara Kahn found shopping for it to be overwhelming, time consuming and confusing. She established The Cheese Ambassador to offer a simple way to select and serve the world’s finest cheeses either for home entertaining or as a unique cheese gift. By providing the perfect combination of exquisite cheese along with a comprehensive cheese course guide, enjoying gourmet cheese is now a deliciously enriching experience. Related Articles Its Almost Turkey Day Italian Recipes for the Crock Pot Wine A Comprehensive Study Making Great Fried Chicken Recipes Consitency and variety for Diabetics Diets An extra bonus from your garden roasted pumpkin seeds. Party For Wine beverage Tasting Beef Tacos de Lengua Compare Espresso Machines To Discover The Best Version Gourmet Food Versus Convenience Food The Festive Nuts Are Loose Kenya Aa Decaf Coffee Drink Your Way To Healthier Life White Wine Basics Features and Types Paleo Meals Revealing A Paleo Meal Recipe That Is Simply Out Of This World Summer vibe Chicken Sticks U line Wine Cooler Free recipe for a profitable cooking