Table of Contents
Introduction 3
The Cheese by Numbers Method 7
Preparation is Key 9
1 Say Cheese 13
That Back to Basics Plate 20
That Cheese Party Plate 24
That G.O.A.T. Plate 28
That J'Adore Fromage Plate 32
That Summer Soiree Plate 36
That Fresh Mozz Plate 40
That Dairy-Free Plate 44
That Brie Mine Plate 48
2 The Salami River and Beyond 59
That Salami River Plate 64
That Italian Countryside Plate 68
That Figlami River Plate 72
That Summer in the City Plate 76
That Grill Night Plate 80
That Picnic-to-Go Plate 84
That Nice to Meat You Plate 88
That Game Day Plate 92
3 Painting with Produce 101
That Fresh-Picked Plate 106
That Plant Party Plate 110
That Farmers' Market Plate 114
That Beach Picnic Plate 118
That Autumn Spice Plate 122
That Fireside Plate 126
That Season of Love Plate 130
That Quick Pickle Plate 134
4 Carbs are Your Friend 145
That Essential Crunch Plate 150
That Bagel Morning Plate 154
That Deconstructed Pizza Plate 158
That Summertime Snack Plate 162
That Burrata Bar Plate 166
That Treat Yourself Plate 170
That Sweet Tooth Plate 174
5 Spread the Love 181
That Hot Honey Plate 186
That Meze Platter Plate 190
That Queso and Gusc Plate 194
That Pimento Party Plate 198
That Sweet Little Parm Plate 202
That Berry-Picking Plate 206
That Après-Ski Plate 210
That Tangy Taste Plate 214
That Morning Marmalade Plate 218
6 Thyme to Shine 227
That Garden Plate 230
That Fresh Herbs Plate 234
That Basil and Blooms Plate 238
That Cheap but Classy Plate 242
That Lavender Fields Plate 246
That Grow Your Own Garnish Plate 250
That It's Your Birthday Plate 254
That Foliage Plate 258
That Bonus Content 263
A Cheese Pairing for Your Star Sign 264
The Art of the Grazing Table 269
A Plate for Every Season 272
Coming Full Circle 275
Acknowledgments 277
Index 279
