From your Friday night dinner parties to your signature holiday celebrations, cheese and crackers platters are usually a fan favorite. Show off your hosting skills with a creative display of the ...

Start with the star of the platter: Cheese! When brainstorming cracker and cheese tray ideas, remember that it's best to provide a few different varieties of cheese since your guests' tastes can vary.

Wisconsin cheese: Cheese platters featuring crackers and sausage are common. Mozzarella whips, cheese curds, and various other types of cheese are often included. Another popular choice is baked ...

Cheese and Sausage Shoppe, 3304 Liberty St., has only been open three weeks, said owner Barb Kiehl, but the business was bustling when I was there Thursday to check things out.