Like cheese strengths and colours, cheeses also come in various textures. I will break down some typical cheese textures you may encounter and include some examples of cheeses you could include on your cheese platter. Soft Cheese A biscuit that has been named after a bodily function does not deserve respect, frankly. Digestive biscuits should never be anyone’s first choice. If a Digestive biscuit was a person, it would be Ross Geller. A digestive biscuit will always be there, should you need it, but ideally you’re never going to be in a position where that’s a top priority. Their performance when dunked into tea is laughable. They leave a trail of crumbs wherever they go and overall, they’re boring as hell. If you love Digestives, you are a Tory. Stilton is a popular blue cheese option known for its creamy texture, pungent smell and delicious intense flavour that lingers on the tongue long after each bite has been enjoyed.

No meal is complete without dessert! In addition to savory, hearty biscuits, I love offering a sweet dessert option as well. While classic buttermilk biscuits work well as a base for dessert biscuits, I love serving the cinnamon or iced blueberry biscuits from Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit for a special touch. Some of my favorite sweet toppings include:When creating a good cheese board, it's essential to offer a variety of strengths, colours, and textures to provide your guests with a diverse tasting experience. Strength Another classic French cheese that is similar to Brie but has a more robust, earthier flavour is Camembert. Camembert is a soft, creamy cheese made from cow's milk. While it may have a strong aroma, the taste of Camembert is often milder than its scent would suggest. Boursin A course of cheese and biscuits can be a very pleasant addition to any Christmas or boxing day celebration.

Some popular sparkling wine options include Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and sparkling rosé. White Wines Use different cheese strengths and tastes aiming to include mild, medium, strong and vintage cheeses. Get creative and make a cheese board come alive by including a variety of different coloured cheeses.

Watch me make Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits Shortcakes

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the melted butter and whisk it together to form a paste. Cook for a minute. They're really easy to make. You don't need any special cooking skills - just follow our simple instructions and you'll have a beautiful cheese board ready in no time. Equipment & Decoration Applewood is a well-known smoked cheddar cheese, but there are many smoked cheeses to choose from. Wensleydale with Cranberries Try different combinations to see what works best for you - I like a fruity Zinfandel Rose with Gouda or Danish Blue with a dry, crisp Chardonnay.