How to Perfect Your Cheese Board with Healthy & Delicious European Olives
how to Perfect Your Cheese Board with Healthy & Delicious European Olives
Let’s face it, this holiday season you may feel as though something’s missing. Perhaps it’s the lack of travel, the shift in traditions, or the inspiring foods you look forward to sharing with family and friends. Well, we’ve got some great news. You can now bring it all home – yes, we’re delivering Spain to the comfort of your own home with delicious and nutritious European olives. Whether you’re entertaining family (but keeping it pandemic safe, of course) or looking to prepare the perfect wholesome snack for you and your loved ones, European olives are sure to bring Mediterranean tastiness to your table. Not only are cheese boards easy and fun to assemble, but they also offer up salty, sweet, nutty and fruity snacks for all unique palette preferences. If you’re looking to create the Spanish-inspired cheese board of your dreams, you have come to the right place.
Begin with The Board
First things first, you will need a board to lay out all of the delectable treats. We believe the bigger the board the better, but of course this would depend on the number of people you’re feeding. Large pieces of wood, marble and slate tend to be the most popular, however this may force you to think creatively based on what is readily available in your home. In this case, we would suggest using several smaller boards and plates as the cheese board base.
The Best Part - The Spanish Olives
Now, for the most important part of your cheese board creation, European olives. Interestingly enough, 1 out of 2 olives eaten in Canada are from Spain, where a wide variety of olives are produced, including Hojiblanca, Gordal, and Manzanilla. Superbly flavourful, but also good for you, European olives contain the ideal mix of essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants – it’s no wonder professionals recommend eating seven olives a day. Even without the cheese, abound with this healthy, low calorie snack, your board has already gone next level.
Choose the Cheese
When choosing the right Spanish cheese for your board, it’s key to include a range of flavours and textures - soft and creamy to aged and crumbly, and from a variety of sources - goat, sheep and cow. The Spanish cheese sure to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds include Monte Enebro, Manchego, and Cabrales, and we recommend two ounces of cheese per person.
Don’t Miss the Meats
In Spain, famous cured meats including jamon Iberico, chorizo, and morcilla, are a definite must in order to achieve the European cheese board of your dreams. These savory meats, sure to pair well with wholesome European olives, will satisfy every appetite.
Bet You Forgot the Bread
Finally, let’s not forget the “cheese vehicle.” Be sure to offer a range of breads on your board including “barra” (the Spanish term for baguette), crackers and flatbread. For those following a gluten-free diet, you may want to throw in rice crackers as well. By adding a crunchy component to the cheese board, you’re sure to leave everyone wanting more.
Well, there you have it, the ultimate European cheese board creation. European olives, also known as the Queen of Tapas, are the easiest way for you to incorporate the Mediterranean way into your daily diet. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easily accessible snack, or for the star of your cheese board, European olives truly embody the tradition of sharing and enjoying food just the way we like it, together.
*This article is in collaboration with European Olives.
