Host the Perfect Cheese & Wine Party: Ideas for Cheeses, Wines & Biscuits

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around planning a cheese and wine party, focusing on the selection of cheeses, wines, and accompanying biscuits. Participants share ideas for creating an enjoyable experience for a diverse group of attendees, including considerations for variety and personal preferences.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest serving only high-quality items for a gathering of friends, while others mention using opened items for family.
  • There is a discussion about the format of the event, including whether it is a hosted event or a BYO (bring your own) situation.
  • One participant mentions a local wine store's policy of taking back unopened bottles, which is seen as a positive aspect for planning.
  • Suggestions for the types of cheeses include a variety of textures and flavors, such as soft, semi-hard, and sharp cheeses, along with a selection of wines ranging from sweet to dry.
  • Some participants propose spotlighting a specific country or vineyard to simplify the selection process and enhance the thematic experience.
  • There are recommendations for specific cheese and wine pairings, including various combinations of cheeses with different types of wines.
  • Personal experiences with previous gatherings are shared, highlighting the importance of considering past successes and failures in planning the menu.
  • Participants express differing opinions on the appropriateness of certain wines, with some suggesting avoiding cheaper options for a more upscale gathering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of variety in cheese and wine selections, but there are multiple competing views on specific choices and pairings. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best overall selection for the event.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the need for more information about the event's formality and the demographics of the attendees to tailor the selections appropriately.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in hosting social gatherings, particularly those focused on food and drink pairings, may find the shared ideas and experiences beneficial.

  • #61
:smile: It's not burnt, it's smoked. Where I buy it, it's applewood smoked.

What do you guys do over there, put it on a stick and hold it over a fire?
 
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  • #62
Ok apart from some distractions i am getting a picture, (Tom and and gouda) what ever next
Or DO some people like that stuff?
 
  • #63
I like smoked sharp cheddar
 
  • #64
wolram said:
Ok apart from some distractions i am getting a picture, (Tom and and gouda) what ever next
Or DO some people like that stuff?

I like smoked gouda too, but only in small doses. It can get overwhelming if I eat too much.
 
  • #65
Grrrrr, now every body is going off in tangents, i need suggestions for country folk, not some ancients who lived in smoked filled huts and had to endure contaminated food.
 
  • #66
A Keg Of Guinness
 
  • #67
rewebster said:
A Keg Of Guinness
And a wheel of sharp cheddar and some bland crackers.
 
  • #68
turbo-1 said:
And a wheel of sharp cheddar and some bland crackers.

smoked sharp cheddar
 
  • #69
rewebster said:
A Keg Of Guinness

Hopeless i knew the riff raff would gate crash, ok guys bawd it up.
 
  • #70
wolram said:
Hopeless i knew the riff raff would gate crash, ok guys bawd it up.

you mean, there's going to be bawding going on at the party?
 
  • #71
rewebster said:
you mean, there's going to be bawding going on at the party?

Ooh, bawdy parties are my favorite!
 
  • #72
rewebster said:
you mean, there's going to be bawding going on at the party?

Ohhh, whatever go for it the pheasant pluckers all ways win.
 
  • #73
Moonbear said:
Ooh, bawdy parties are my favorite!

If I told you that you had a nice bawdy, would you hold it against me?
 
  • #74
rewebster said:
If I told you that you had a nice bawdy, would you hold it against me?
Moonie would. She's that way.
 
  • #75
Moonbear said:
Ooh, bawdy parties are my favorite!
Not in dissection gear you aint in.
 
  • #76
wolram said:
Not in dissection gear you aint in.
She's allowed! No cadavers, but Moonie in dissection gear without cadavers should be allowed. At some level, cocktail parties with meats are already cadaverous, and English cocktail parties with organ meats should be Moonie-friendly.
 
  • #77
Blood Sausage, with tongue. Add that and I'm there!
 
  • #78
wolram said:
Not in dissection gear you aint in.

yeah!---there's your 'theme' for the party!
 
  • #79
turbo-1 said:
She's allowed! No cadavers, but Moonie in dissection gear without cadavers should be allowed. At some level, cocktail parties with meats are already cadaverous, and English cocktail parties with organ meats should be Moonie-friendly.

Still trying to work out what you said Turbo, it sounds kind of kinky, so i will null and void it just in case.
 
  • #80
:smile: Okay, I'll take off my dissection gear. Am I allowed into the bawdy party then? :biggrin:
 
  • #81
Moonbear said:
:smile: Okay, I'll take off my dissection gear. Am I allowed into the bawdy party then? :biggrin:

I suppose so, these are meant to be the shaking days.
 

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