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French Food 101: The Cheese and Fruit Course

Jessica Fisher · October 4, 2009 · 4 Comments

Cheese & Fruit Plate

I spent a year of my college days living in France. It was a wonderful experience. Especially the eating part. I ate some of the best meals of my life in France. I loved the meals that lasted several hours and consisted of 3-4 courses.

A standard French meal will consist of a first course appetizer, like a green bean salad, followed by the main dish of meat and carbs, such as impeccably roasted chicken and mashed potatoes, then a green salad, and then possibly fruit and cheese — if you still have room. Sliced baguette accompanies all courses.

My husband and I have loved this way of eating since our engagement days, shortly after my return from Europe. Today we still enjoy a cheese and fruit course even if I don’t serve the other three courses. (Yes, it can be a meal in itself!) Our kids love this as well. And while the French don’t watch too much football americain, this is a great addition to any tailgate party or picnic.

Want to serve a cheese and fruit plate at your next gathering or simple family dinner? Here are some serving suggestions:

breads – serve a French baguette and whole grain artisan breads, sliced on the diagonal. You can bake your own or buy some at a bakery, like Panera.

cheeses – choose three cheeses with different textures and strengths, like Brie, gruyere, and something like Boursin. Experiment with different varieties and see which ones you like best. Grocers with a cheese counter, like Whole Foods, will sell you just a small bit.

fruit – select fruits that are easy to eat and serve and that compliment cheese well, such as apples, strawberries, or grapes. Clementines are a nice addition as they are so easy to peel.

What’s your favorite fruit and cheese combination?

Filed Under: Recipe, Snacks

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  1. AllieZirkle says

    November 19, 2011 at

    I’m trying my hand at this for Thanksgiving… There is a recipe on Food.com to make Boursin at home. I’m going to give it a try today to serve this week at a Thanksgiving event… http://www.food.com/recipe/boursin-cheese-homemade-80675 I think I have everything on hand too!

    Allie

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    • AllieZirkle says

      November 23, 2011 at

      @AllieZirkle, This recipe turned out super tasty! My kids are drooling for more, but they must wait for the afternoon football game lol

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      • Jessica says

        November 23, 2011 at

        @AllieZirkle, FUN!

        Reply
  2. Jenny says

    December 20, 2012 at

    We love Granny Smith apples with a super sharp cheddar. Add some black pepper crackers and I’m a happy girl. Gouda and pears. Sweet red grapes and Colby. Brie and apricots. Yummy!

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