After a super successful Halloween with an overwhelming candy haul and subsequent sugar binge, the desire for a savory experience was strong.
It’s November 1, temperatures are dropping and most of the leaves are off the trees. WINTER IS COMING!
Definitely a good time for a nice cheese plate. In the fridge was Double Crème Brie, Blue, Jalapeño Cayenne Cheddar, Wegmans Organic Mild Cheddar, and New Zealand Egmont made from grass fed cow’s milk, so that’s what went on the plate. Both cheddars were thick slices from the deli counter which is a low commitment way to try something a little different.
Strawberries are out of season so that’s probably why none were on hand. We had a few organic seedless red grapes, but the main garnish was California mission figs, dried cranberries and pecans.
The perfect accompaniment was a Bogle Chardonnay. Buttery and rich, it stood up wonderfully to even the blue cheese. This is our “house” Chardonnay given its consistent quality and bargain price at around $10 per bottle.
Our favorite cheese on the plate was the Egmont. Mild and nutty we could have consumed twice as much.
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