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The Cheese Plate
Dear fellow food-lover,

Happy February! We are celebrating love all month long and took some inspiration from one of the most romantic places in the world, and built this cheese plate inspired by France! We proudly present: The Ultimate French Cheese Plate.

France is home to some truly spectacular cheeses, and we've picked a few of our favorites for this board. Learn more about each one below, after you learn how to build this board.

Snap a picture of your cheese plate this month, and tag us @oldwayscheese on Instagram to show it off. We can’t wait to see what you create.  
The Ultimate French Cheese Plate
Watch the animation above to see how it all comes together!

A trip to France in a cheese board! This board features three beautiful French cheeses (more on each one, below) with crunchy whole grain crackers, refreshing raspberries, blackberries, and California figs. It's all topped off with a scattering of chopped walnuts and sprigs of rosemary and baby's breath flowers.

Watch our TikTok for the full instructions!
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Here are the French cheeses we recommend for this board
Revelation Roquefort AOP
Presented by: Roquefort Papillon
Revelation Roquefort is a soft, unpressed cheese made with raw ewe's milk. It has a bold and powerful scent and taste—characterized by its complex flavors where the sheep's milk is not overpowered by the power of the penicillium. Its white paste is dotted with large blue openings. Its texture is very smooth and creamy. Enjoy with whole grain crackers or by itself.
Mimolette
Presented by: Isigny Sainte-Mère
Historically cave-aged with a signature cratered rind, Isigny Mimolette is the perfect balance of salty to sweet, with a firm paste and just a hint of crunch in its nearly breakable texture. A versatile pairing partner that stands up to bold wines, beer, Normandy cider, and a variety of food.
Mary dans les Etoiles
Presented by: Whole Foods Market
The Appellation d’origine contrôlée
(AOC) system in France guarantees production using traditional methods, therefore preserving time-honored traditions. Chabichou du Poitou is a small format goat cheese with that special protection. Inside its cylinder shape and bumpy rind, you'll find a thick, creamy paste bursting with bright, tangy flavor. When dusted with food grade vegetable ash, the cheese is called Mary dans les Etoiles, exclusive to Whole Foods Market. 'Etoiles' means stars, a sign it should be on your cheese plate this month as you enjoy a romantic night under the stars.
A Tip from the Cheese Pros

In France, the cheese plate is typically served after the main meal. To serve your cheese plate as the French would, try serving it as its own course after your entree.
Keep in touch!
The Cheese Plate is made possible through the generous support of Emmi Roth, Gruyère AOP, Parmigiano Reggiano, FoodMatch, Gourmet–Food, and Whole Foods Market.