Article: Cultured course: Add some panache to casual or formal parties with a cheese board.

Byline: Natalie Mikles

Oct. 10--Good cheese doesn't have to be scary.

But even for those with cultured, palates, an aged cheese with a thick rind and a French accent can be a little intimidating.

What are those smells, spots, holes and veins?

Real cheese -- not the sterile stuff in a zipped-tight plastic bag -- is a living, breathing food with all the nuances of wine and textures of fruit.

This makes cheese perfect for a tasting party or a course of its own. Adding a cheese course to even a simple dinner among friends is a quick way to elevate the party. A cheese course doesn't have to be elaborate. In fact, just one good ...

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