Want to up your entertaining game? Look no further. After a decade spent composing and serving thousands of cheese plates, chef-fromager Tia Keenan shares how to create your own delicious pairings in The Art of the Cheese Plate. Matching more than one hundred artisan cheeses with brilliant bespoke accompaniments, this book will teach you everything you need to know about selecting the right cheese, serving it properly and choosing the perfect partner to enhance its flavors. Learn the flavor profiles of your favorite cheeses, discover surprising beverage pairings that go way beyond the tried-and-true glass of wine and find quick, easy-to-follow recipes for inspired accompaniments, from sweet banana-mango chutney to savory mosto cotto glazed bacon. With mouthwatering photos, humorous advice and information from Keenan and over thirty-seven creatively curated plates, you'll be ready to pull out your serve board and throw your own cheese-centered gathering. Great for anyone looking for new ways to eat, serve and love cheese, this book also makes a thoughtful gift for your hostess or the foodie in your life. 7.5"W x 1"D x 9.75"H by Tia Keenan photography by Noah Fecks hardcover 192 pages.