Bread & cheese ideas

One thing I like to do that has worked well is just have some different cheeses
out, either already sliced or chunked or whole with little knives for guests to
cut their own. It is fun to try different types, usually everyone likes
cheddar, but also we have enjoyed romano (really good with fruit), gouda,
asiago, chevre, really whatever you like. It is good to mix soft and hard
cheeses. The whole display includes cracker or bread assortment and fruit,
again, whatever you like but we usually do pears, grapes, melon of some type,
strawberries in season (sometimes dipped in chocolate), apples... Fruit salad
would be yummy, too. If you want a recipe to try I have a good one. We also
like little dishes of olives, pickles and/or nuts on the side.
This "display" can look quite elegant and is a snap to set up. You can really
look wow by putting some bowls or small buckets of different heights upside down
on the table and draping them with some type of material (large napkins?), then
put some food on top, or cascade some grapes down. Also small unframed mirrors
look very cool under fruit. Whew I have been just full of thoughts, heh? I used
to set up banquets for a club, very fun experience. Have a good time with your
party.