Cheese and cracker sets make tasty gifts for all occasions.
There are endless varieties of packaged cheese and cracker gifts on the market and even more options for you to create your own. When looking into cheese and cracker sets, think about what you would like to receive if you are unsure as to what a friend or family member would expect. Create or buy a set that suits multiple styles and tastes.
Gift Box
Premade cheese gift boxes can range in price and availability. These gifts are available in many food specialty stores year around and even in standard grocery stores during holidays. Often the gift boxes include cheese, crackers, and sometimes extras such as meats and mustards. Premade gift boxes can save you time, and the creators are largely aware of what types of crackers complement the selected cheeses, so you are likely to pick a delicious combination with most packages.
DIY Basket
Create your own cheese and cracker basket. Visit the specialty cheese section in your grocery store. Most stores have crackers and pita that are near the specialty cheese section. Select several cheeses and several types of crackers for your basket. Use an inexpensive basket from a craft store and insert a colorful fabric or tissue paper in the basket. Tie a ribbon around the handle or base to add flair.
Cheese Theme
Start a cheese theme. There are specialty cheese shops in many cities and even malls. Visit some of these venues or online retailers for ideas. You can focus on foreign cheeses or those from a particular state. Wisconsin in particular is known for cheese production, but you could focus on New York or California or Vermont cheeses as well. Select several brands of crackers that will complement the cheeses that you have selected. More potent cheeses will likely need stronger-tasting crackers.
Sampler
Create a cheese gift sampler platter. Slice a variety of cheeses into wedges or slices and arrange them neatly on a plate. Using a separate plate, add in several cracker styles. Arrange the crackers in a spiral or in rows. This gift is great to bring to a party or dinner as an appetizer. The people there will welcome your party gift.
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