start with cheese choose 2 to 3 cheeses of varying textures and milks beemster classic gouda cheese 74⁹ taste of inspirations pitted olives jubilee 5⁹⁹ create the ultimate holiday cheese board add starchy or parmesan crisps add salty charcuterie meats like olives or cornichons add sweet or honey add color pop of color with a garnish pomegranate seeds or fresh cranberries bosc pears 12⁹ emmi le gruyere cheese 5⁹⁹