This Instagram account shows you how to make cheese boards perfectly every time

So many cheeses, what's a host to do? 

Let's be honest though, nothing quite tops a dinner party like a good cheese board. 

In fact, for me this is often the highlight of the meal.

But the question is are we creating the right cheese board, with the right cheeses? Much like wine, navigating the world of cheese can be intimidating.

While browsing through Instagram I came across this exciting account @cheesebynumbers where they explain how to build a cheese board in paint-by-number terms. 

The Instagram account has dozens of templates you can follow step-by-step, but if you are looking to create your own custom board with all your favourites you can scroll through the timeline for everything you need to know.

Cheese by Numbers was created by Brooklynite Marissa Mullen who is also the founder of ‘ That Cheese Plate’, a blog where you can go to for cheese plate inspiration.  

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SWIPE TO BUILD ➡️ That “Bachelor Finale” Plate 🧀 To help ease the ~drama~ we teamed up with @kendrascott for the ultimate viewing party snack 🌹 KEY 1 - CHEESE: Brie, Boursin, Mahon 2 - MEAT: Salami River 3 - FRUIT: Strawberries, Dragonfruit, Blueberries, Raspberries 4 - CRUNCH: Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Mixed Nuts, Dark Chocolate, Crackers 5 - DIPS: Fig Jam 6 - GARNISH: Baby’s Breath, Red Roses #CheeseByNumbers #ThatCheesePlate #SwipeToBuild #SalamiRiver

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SWIPE TO BUILD ➡️ That “Weekender” Plate 🧀 We love using all shapes and sizes of boards, it gives you the space to be creative 🎨 KEY 1 - CHEESE: Brie, Mahon, Pecorino and Boursin 2 - MEAT: Prosciutto 3 - FRUIT: Strawberries + Fig Jam 4 - CRUNCH: Crackers + Mixed Nuts 5 - GARNISH: Fresh Thyme and Mini Roses🌿 #CheeseByNumbers #ThatCheesePlate #SwipeToBuild

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SWIPE TO BUILD ➡️ That “St Patrick’s Day” Plate 🧀 By popular demand! 🇨🇮 Dubliner Cheddar, Green Gouda, Whisky & Peach Spiced Jam & greens galore. KEY 1 - CHEESE: Dubliner Cheddar, Pesto Gouda 2 - MEAT: Spicy Salami 3 - VEG: Green Beans, Persian Cucumbers, Broccolini, Carrots, Orange Bell Pepper, 4 - CRUNCH: Pistachios, Crackers 5 - DIPS: Whisky & Peach Spiced Jam 6 - GARNISH: Fresh Rosemary, Flowers and a Gold Shamrock 🍀 #CheeseByNumbers #ThatCheesePlate #SwipeToBuild #SalamiRiver

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