ARE YOU ON BOARD?

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- DHRUV OBEROI

MARBLE MAGIC

This Plate and Peonie Marble White Cheese Board crafted from marble is the perfect backdrop for your festive fare.

PRICE ₹6,757 onwards

AT www.plateandpeonie.​com

Grazing tables with several different types of serving boards are the highlight of any party year-round. The ideation and curation of this is especially personal to me, reflecting my style and persona as a chef and a host. One of the most exciting concepts is a well-crafted cheese selection. I find joy in choosing the right textures, from creamy to soft to semi-hard, and in showcasing local cheeses such as Zarai from Uttarakhand, Kalari from Jammu, Bandel from the Eastern belt, and Bombay Brie from The Fromagerie in Maharashtra. I complement these with a few European classics, like a perfect blue cheese and Boursin from France. My suggestion is never ever serve and table cheese cold, always at room temperature, similar to red wine.