How to Serve, Enjoy & Store Cabot Cheese

Whether you’re hosting a party of ten or catering to a party of one (you + your couch + your cheese board), you want to make sure your Cabot cheddar tastes its best. Follow these 5 tips on how to serve, enjoy and store cheese properly. 

Step 1 - Get on Board

Choose a cheese board to display your favorite Cabot cheddars. We love marble boards and we also love the stone slabs from American Stonecraft. They source stones from the fields of local farmers (including Tully Farm – which is a Cabot family farm!). Beautiful wooden boards are popular or even an attractive platter or tray will work.

Step 2 - Warm it Up

Bring your cheddar to room temperature before you enjoy it. This will take some patience on your part. Yes, Cabot cheddar is delicious straight out of the fridge, but for the richest possible flavor, texture and aroma, letting it come to room temperature is crucial. You’ll want to leave your cheese to “rest” covered—but out of the fridge—for at least an hour. We repeat, up to an hour out of the fridge is best, but if you dig in before, we won’t point fingers! 

Step 3 - Pairs for the Win

Serve your cheddar with delicious pairings. Whether it's salty or sweet, crunchy or soft it's the pairings that complement the cheese and makes the cheese board shine. Click here to check out our ultimate cheese pairing guide to select Charcuterie, Fruit, Herbs, Nuts, Spreads, Wine, Beer and Vegetables to pair with a variety of Cabot's award-winning cheeses. And get inspired by one of these spreads: 

B Corp Cheese Board

Lactose Free Cheese Board

Pantry Cheese Board

Gourmet Cheese Board

Step 4 - Cheese Storage

Ready to wrap things up? The best way to store Cabot cheese is in its original wrapper then wrapped loosely in plastic wrap. This helps the cheese retain its moisture and allows it to “breathe.” Another cheese wrap option we love is re-usable Bees Wrap, made in Vermont, and a fellow B Corporation. 

We also love Formaticum cheese bags. They are easy to fold, let the right amount of humidity and air into the cheese and clean afterwards. And our fun Cabot Cheese Vault is a household favorite, you can purchase it online today!

Step 5 - Cold is Best

The best spot for cheese storage is the coldest part of your fridge. That’s usually not your dairy drawer (surprise!), but rather the back of your refrigerator. Cabot Cheddar will keep for several months in the fridge! Though who are we kidding? Most likely you’ll be buying a new block of cheddar before the month is out.