Beneath any gorgeous cheese and charcuterie spread you’re likely to find a wooden cheese board. These simple but beautiful surfaces bring rustic charm and a natural aesthetic to the presentation of meats and cheeses, adding warmth and elegance to dinner parties and intimate gatherings.
Wooden cheese boards serve as an empty canvas you can fill with a variety of Wisconsin cheese, meats, and other ingredients like nuts, fruits, crackers, and bread. They’re highly durable – guests can cut into or slice cheese right on the board – and with proper care, they can last for years. Most of all, wooden cheese boards have a timeless appeal, making them great investments and great gifts as well.
If you could ask a wooden board what cheese it preferred, there’s no doubt that Wisconsin cheese would be high on the list. That’s because Wisconsin cheesemakers have been making some of the best cheese on the planet for over 180 years, winning more than 7,300 cheese awards nationally and internationally in the process. So, as you shop for cheeses to serve on your wooden cheese board, you can’t go wrong with any of the more than 600 flavors, varieties, and styles of cheese made in America’s Dairyland.
Wooden cheese boards are typically made from non-porous hardwoods such as teak, acacia, bamboo, maple, and rubberwood. When shopping for a wooden board, you’ll find several different kinds of models.
It’s important to wash the board with warm water and mild soap after each use, but to avoid soaking the board in water as that can lead to warping. Always dry the board immediately after cleaning. To prevent the board from drying out, apply food grade mineral oil regularly. This will also stop the wood from absorbing strong odors or flavors from the cheese. Store your cheese board in a dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources to avoid warping or cracking.
While wooden cheese boards are classic, there are several alternative materials that serve similar functions:
Follow these guidelines to create a beautiful, delicious spread on your wooden cheese board.
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A wooden cheese board is designed more for presenting and serving cheese, while a cheese cutting board is a functional tool designed for cutting and preparing cheese.
Absolutely! Wooden boards are versatile and can serve cured meats, fruits, crackers, or even desserts. Just be sure to clean and maintain the board after use.
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