like dont eat it straight from the fridge, cheesemongers say.
Simply choose your starring cheeses from the fridge, accessorize,style, then savor.
Thats all there is to it, right?
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Not so fast, the cheese specialists we spoke to say.
Taking your time might be the key to unlocking an even more delicious experience.
Ahead, were dishing about whyand revealing more pro tips to level-up your fromage fest.
Weve been known to remove our chosencheesesfrom the refrigerator immediately before assembling and sharing our spreads.
When cheese is chilled, the fat molecules contract, which dampens what we can perceive.
As cheese warms up, the same molecules relax and emit aromas that affect the flavors we sense.
Cheese is still a living breathing thing!
