Theme it
Pick a country or region and choose a number of cheeses from that area. For example, Quebec has so many fabulous artisanal ones that a platter of new varieties will be très délicieux for wine.
Regional renaissance
Looking for a way to theme your next cheese plate? Think patriotic. Did you know that some of the world's best cheeses are being produced right here in Canada? Here are four you absolutely have to try this year.
Balderson 5 Year Old Heritage Cheddar It has a heightened flavour and a crumbly texture, and is great in sandwiches or on its own, drizzled with thyme -- or lavender-infused honey. Visit baldersoncheese.com.
Carmelis Farms Goatgonzola
This Okanagan Valley artisanal cheese is a semihard blue cheese, with a beautifully creamy but gently sharp flavour. It's crafted from whole goat's milk and contains no preservatives or stabilizers. See carmelisgoatcheese.com.
Fromagerie Lehmann's Kenogami Made in Quebec by an artisanal cheese maker, this soft cheese is made from raw cow's milk and is hugely popular because of its lovely notes of cream and hazelnut. Visit fromageduquebec.qc.ca.
Monforte's Pepato Fresco
This Ontario-based cheesemakers' fresh pecorino is similar to an Italian bocconcini. Made from sheep's milk, it's smooth and smothered in crushed peppercorns. Visit monfortedairy.com.
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