How Do You Make A Basic American Artisanal Platter?
A cheese platter made entirely from artisanal American cheese is a great conversation piece at a party. Many people are surprised by how delicious and complex these cheeses are. Most stores are starting to sell a larger variety of American artisanal cheeses. Keep in mind, however, that many cheeses are only sold near the region where they are made.Difficulty: AverageTime Required: 10 minutesHere’s How: • Tumalo Tomme – Redmond, Oregon Made by Juniper Grove Farm , this hard, raw goats’ milk cheese is aged until it develops a mellow, milky flavor with hints of walnuts. Many people don’t even realize it’s made with goat’s milk. • Acapella -Petaluma, California This fresh young cheese by Andante Dairy is made with goat’s milk as well, but the flavor and texture are much different than Tumalo Tomme. A creamy, fluffy texture and sweet and delicately spicy flavor make this cheese memorable. • Buttermilk Blue – Monroe, Wisconsin Made
