Cheese Board Galore

What could be better on a lazy Saturday afternoon than enjoying a lovely cheese board, scrumptious accompaniments, bold wine and the company of a loved one? The only way this scenario could be better would be to add pjs, a comfy couch and an extra few bills in your wallet.  After a disappointing couple of cheese boards, my fiancé and I decided to take it upon ourselves to explore building our own cheese board with the cheeses we know we enjoy along with a few of our favorite accompaniments including ham, jalapeno pickles, spicy mustard, homemade pesto, a freshly baked baguette and of course, honey.  Recently, a trip to the Magnolia Cheese Company in Fort Worth left me disheartened with the array of cheeses selected.  It felt a little like we had been fed the scraps from the other patron's tables. While I cannot pretend to understand the nuances of running a small business, I do understand high quality cheese and the cost associated with supplying and selling the product to eager cheese consumers.  Instead of trying again at the Magnolia Cheese Company we decided to create our own, with the cheeses that we tasted and purchased. In a few weeks, we will be taking a Cheese 101 class at the best cheese store in Dallas, Scardello! After which I assume to become an expert in all things cheese and pairings so that I can better prepare cheese boards and antipasto platters like a pro!  As for the board, we used an aged Texas cheddar and a younger gouda along with the aforementioned accompaniments (at home no one will judge me for the excessive amount of pickles I require).  In the coming month, I will be conducting an experiment on food by planning out (almost) every single meal we consume in an effort to not only increase the savings in our bank accounts, but also to improve on our eating habits. Mi Cocina is far to close in proximity to the apartment and those Sunset Chicken Fajitas with queso, fried onions and all you can eat chips call our names incessantly.  My plan is to only make one trip to the grocery store each week - with a list from which I can only buy items listed before I enter the store.  Resisting the sale and cheese items will be my greatest struggle. Stay tuned for more!