Colorful. Unexpected. Creative. Inspired free will. A lovingly composed cheese plate is an individual work of digestible art and, more often than not, the pièce de résistance of any evening. The cheese plate doesn't see international borders or bend to language barriers. The cheese plate hears all voices and blends them into a symphony. The cheese plate’s totality is far greater than the sum of its parts. Take the nuttiest manchego, pair it with those jeweled cranberries longing to be used, and dust off that can of artichoke hearts lying in wait. If the camembert whispers to you, yearning for its moment of glory, listen to the voice that only you can hear. You are capable of creating anything. Open your eyes and heart. Be the channel. Allow genius to flow through you without worrying whether or not you're the genius. This is a moment for expressive decadence, and potentially, a chenin blanc.