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Article: Make a proper cheese plate
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- November 30, 2003
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We Americans are starting to realize a few things about cheese --
like it shouldn't come in individually wrapped servings or have
"processed cheese food" anywhere on the label. Luckily, supermarkets
and online stores (artisanalcheese.com, amazon.com/gourmet and, yes,
cheese.com) offer a variety of handcrafted cheeses, making it easier
than ever to craft a cheese plate for a party. Select one type from
each of the following categories, and you'll experience a range of
tastes without breaking the bank (you can easily get a wedge of
superb cheese for under $5, and even the "King of Cheese," Parmigiano
Reggiano, is usually no more than $20 a pound). Arrange your plate so
guests start with the ...