Bread and crackers are the vehicle, not the star, so keep them plain.

• Thin baguette slices and plain crackers work with most cheeses.
• Whole grain crackers or crusty bread suit strong blue cheese.
• Avoid strongly flavored crackers, which compete with the cheese.

Cured meats, olives, pickles and mustard are the salty extras for the rest of the board.

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