Friday, May 8, 2026

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The Art of the French Cheese Course

The French serve cheese before dessert, never as an appetizer. Always at room temperature, always odd numbers on the board (three or five varieties), always with a progression from mild to strong.

Tonight, set out three cheeses 45 minutes before serving: a soft goat cheese, a semi-firm Comte, and a blue. Serve with a plain baguette, never crackers. Let guests discover the progression.

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Our Recommendation

A wooden cheese board with a natural edge. No marble, no slate. Wood is what every French home uses. It breathes with the cheese.

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