build a balanced cheeseboard add larger items to the space with smaller ones room temperature and serve with a few different cheese knives for serving and spreading! variety of flavors and textures few good options are and whole-grain mustard salty cured meats such and salami work best savory and sweet crackers and chips add heartier vessel for everything else fresh foods like apples tomatoes provide relief from saltier items and pickled vegetables round everything out garnish with fresh herbs app-y holidays covered with appetizers that are easier than spelling "hors d'oeuvres"!