What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Joy of Eating: Bleu Plate Special! As the day winds down, the kids are fed, and the sunset turns to burnt-sugar orange, take some time out for yourself. Make a delightful cheese plate filled with inviting textures balanced by a range of flavors from aged and smoky to salty and sweet. Pair with a glass of sweet wine (or fruity spritzer) for an amazing taste sensation. Sink back into a comfy chaise lounge and let soft music fill the room. Remind yourself this is a classic French dessert, and prepare to be pampered.
BLEU PLATE SPECIAL
Ingredients:
Wedge of Bleu Cheese (or any aged cheese variety)
Bunch of Green Grapes (or any seasonal fruit)
Smoked Almonds
Water Crackers (or crusty breads)
Instructions:
Choose a platter where all ingredients can be arranged in a simple way, leaving space between choices. Identify cheeses if offering more than one kind. Rule of thumb: Place one cheese knife or spreader for each type of cheese. Keep it simple.
It is an acquired taste but like Bleu cheese, especially crumbled with a vinaigrette dresing.
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True. When I found a creamy bleu cheese, it was divine! ๐
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I love bleu cheese – and your groovy spreader too!
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Thank you. The artist who created it is very talented. ๐
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Blue cheese !!! Yum!!
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It’s one of the Joys of Eating. lol ๐
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You make me hungry ๐
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love this combination of flavors!
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It’s a hit with children as well as adults! ๐
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yumm
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This is heaven Gail! I love the cheese platter any time! Blue cheese has always been my favourite and I love having it with grapes and also apples and dates!! A glass of sweet wine sounds wonderful… ‘Yes please!’
Cheers~
Vivienne X
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When I add more fruit, pรขtรฉ, and a baguette……it becomes dinner! ๐
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I love the butter knife;) “Spread the love”!
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This artist has such a creative mind! I met her in Florida only four weeks ago. ๐
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Oh how great is that?! Does she have a website?
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Yes. She also has an Etsy store. It’s called Uncommon Love.
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Oh great!! I’ll check it out!!
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