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Synopsis
Curate Surprising and Delicious Cheese Boards at Home
Tired of the same-old cheese plate? So were fromager Brian Keyser and pastry chef Leigh Friend when they set out to change the cheese game at New York City's Casellula Cheese & Wine Cafeand change it they did. Now they're sharing their secrets in this insider's guide to the wide, wondrous world of cheese, and the condiments that bring it to the next level.
With seventy recipes for accompanimentsfrom spicy fruit chutneys to whole grain mustards and nut brittlesand dozens of unexpected pairings, Composing the Cheese Plate will help you create a one-of-a-kind cheese course every time
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A complete introduction to everything you need to know about designing and plating beautiful cheese plates.
Cheese need not stand alone Composing the Cheese Plate isn't just another cheese book -- it's a gateway into the wonderful world of pairing and plating your favorite cheeses with dozens of sweet and savory condiments. Fromager Brian Keyser and pastry chef Leigh Friend provide inventive recipes that go way beyond the average crackers and jam. Instead, think chutneys, pestos, purees, whole grain mustards, fruit curds, nut brittles, pickles, honeys, and more
Included are 70 recipes for cheese accompaniments and the philosophy behind pairing flavors, notes on affinage, seasonality, and presentation, a cheese cutting guide, cheese and condiment pairing guides, and everything you'd ever want to know about cheese so you can create impressive, unique cheese boards for your next party or gathering.