Intl Cheese Platter ideas?

Question

any good suggestions (something not too expensive and easily available here in the US at like a whole foods store)

Answer 1

Hmmm... there's tons to choose from. Try cheddar, feta, brie, gruyere, mozzerella, blue, gouda, swiss. I don't think any of these are hugely pricey. Brie and gruyere might be a little more costly, but they're SO good! :)  All of these should be readily available in the US.

To get more countries into the mix, try istara, chevre, asiago, or manchego. I don't know what the price-range or availability is for these though.

Answer 2

English stilton, Sage Derby, Italian smoked Gouda and a nice white new york cheddar.  Or how about a firm and pungent Italian provelone?  Add a nice Yarlsburg and maybe a mild Camembert (you don't want everything to be so strong--the yarlsburg and camembert will balance the stilton and Sage derby).  If you can find some of that Lebanese Feta--the soft stuff that you can spread--it's a dream!  With it serve a couple of non-cheese spreads: like an olive tapenade and taramusalata.  You must have some crisp crackers and a nice crusty bread.  Add some fresh fruit like grapes and sliced appels to go with the cheese(your favorite kind--I love honey crisp but it's not quite season yet) .  For desert some dried dates, raw almonds, pistachios and Brazil nuts.  

Add your favorite wine or beer.  Have a delightful evening.

Answer 3

How about a platter of Greek feta ,Kasseri,,Gruyere from the island of Crete and olives in the middle of the platter.

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