As we continue our heat wave here in Philadelphia, here is another don't-heat-up-the-kitchen idea, which is also great for an elegant picnic. Choose a couple of types of cheese: 1 soft, semi-spreadable cheese (saint andre, brie, etc.) - serve in a chunk garnish for soft cheese: fig spread, raspberry jam, strawberry jam, marmalade ... 1 hard nuttier cheese (parrano, asiago, swiss) - cut into smaller bits 1 medium cheese, if desired (dubliner, sharp cheddar) - cut into squares sliced hard salami or summer sausage garnish for salami: whole grain mustard (I was out this time) Hearty crackers and/or sliced baguette Pate is also a wonderful addition. Or smoked salmon and cream cheese. My tray yesterday included Saint Andre Cheese, Ligonberry jam, mushroom liver pate, chianti salami, baguette, and parrano. I served with a fruit salad of cantelope and blueberries, and a separate salad of mixed greens, thousand island and thin slices of radish. You can also make a larger version o...
