Decide whether you'd like to slice the cheese tableside and serve to your guests or if you'd like to pre-select the cheeses and serve them. Always remember to slice the cheeses immediately before serving so that they do not dry out. Don't try to slice them ahead of time.

Choose at least one soft and one hard cheese. For the soft, I suggest a brie or camembert which are mild and creamy. For the hard cheese, BMW and I both love a nutty gruyere. As an addition, a blue or herbed soft cheese can be served along with the other two cheeses.

Make sure that each couple or guest has their own cheese plate and a clean set of utensils.

The cheese course is not served at the beginning of the meal, it should be served after the entree and before dessert.

If inclined, serve the cheese course with a strong, sweet port wine. Just a few sips per person will be perfect!

You can serve the cheese with a french boule bread.