wine tip

If you enjoy eating a fresh slice of cheese that is cut right from the block
you probably have some sort of cheese slicer in your kitchen cupboard. While knives can cut some of the harder variety of cheeses sufficiently
it is better by far to use a cheese slicer to get perfect portions of cheese every time. There are a variety of slicers on the market today
and some will work best for individual use and cooking
while others are pretty and functional enough for your entertaining needs. No cocktail party is complete without a cheese platter
and no cheese platter is complete without a cheese slicer.

The History of the Cheese Slicer

The cheese slicer was invented by a Norwegian carpenter named Thor Bjorklund in 1925. His wife had sent a chunk of cheese to his workshop for lunch one day
and the innovative carpenter needed a way to cut off smaller slices. Through that experience
he created the first cheese slicer
which he also patented that same year. The slicer began to be mass produced in Norway in 1927. Since that time
many variations have been created on Bjorklund’s design
allowing every cook to find the perfect slicer to meet his needs. Although they are most popular in some European countries where sliced cheese on bread is a common fare
many styles have gained momentum in the United States as well.

Different Designs of Slicers

There are a variety of designs of cheese slicers
including those that are primarily for functional purposes. These can include many hand-held designs
and can run the gamut in quality and price. If you slice a lot of cheese to use in your recipes and cooking
it is best to find a high-quality and functional design that will last through time and plenty of use.

On the other hand
if your main purpose in a cheese slicer will be for entertaining
there are many styles on the market that are beautiful as well as functional. Some of these designs are crafted out of high-quality wood or even marble
and some come with a built in tray to hold crackers or slices of bread.

These attractive cheese slicers can also make a wonderful gift for the person on your list that seems to have everything. You can throw in a package of delicious French cheese and a bottle of wine to complement
and your recipient has the beginning supplies for a lovely cocktail gathering.