Cheese Plate Tips (and a sneak peak inside my studio!)

by Matt on February 4, 2010

Well hello there! When I posted my video teaser the other day I had no idea you folks would be so kind to me and as excited as I was about it. For this I say THANK YOU! I’m flattered beyond belief and hope to keep you entertained with this new little video project I’m launching.  In the next couple of weeks I’ll be working on some new segments in some pretty cool places and can’t wait to share with you.  In the meantime enjoy the first video about my one true love — cheese.  The idea came from the fact that I’m forever bringing cheese to parties, serving it to guests, and stuffing as much as I can down my mouth. I love cheese. I think I’ve already said that.  And when you watch it go easy on me, I’m just getting my bearings with being followed around by a big honkin’ video camera! I’m a little ruff around the edges but hey, at least I smell nice.

A special thanks to Dean & Deluca for letting me get excited about those condiments and also to Wayne, Mark and Greg!

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Kristina February 4, 2010 at 11:10 pm

Can’t wait to see more!!! I need to fly back out to the LBC to observe!!

Gaby February 4, 2010 at 11:21 pm

Love this new feature and I love Cheese!

Gaby February 4, 2010 at 11:24 pm

also… upon my second time watching, I just thought of a fabulous idea! I think we should organize a cheese tour around the world. I’ll call the private jet, you round up the troops and let’s go!

jak February 4, 2010 at 11:46 pm

nice job on the video! i like your conversational style, and you presented your tips/suggestions in a really accessible way. makes me want some cheese. now.

Sky February 5, 2010 at 3:32 am

aight, imma sold compleat.. not only on the cheese but the studio
may i be in love, yea, hella :)
and what are the plans for the remaining cheese

Miriam/The Winter Guest February 5, 2010 at 4:51 am

Lovely video! Do you know that there’s a Spanish saying that goes “uvas y queso saben a beso”? It means grapes with cheese taste like kiss… hey, the rhyme is still there! Well, almost XD

Martha February 5, 2010 at 7:57 am

great video – glad you followed up with another after the trailer. You have a wonderful connection and access to the camera – and it’s fun to have you close the door at the end (again). salud!

Heather February 5, 2010 at 8:04 am

That was so great! I learned a lot. More cheese please!

Richard Stevens February 5, 2010 at 8:16 am

Awesome Matt! Your such a natural! You can bring the wine and cheese to our house any time!!! Gluten free crackers please.

Phoo-D February 5, 2010 at 8:27 am

You are a natural Matt! So many large hunks of gorgeous cheese- I was swooning throughout the video! Can’t wait to see what else you do with this medium.

Casey@Good. Food. Stories. February 5, 2010 at 8:34 am

I think I need to eat an entire cheese plate for lunch today – that Valdeon was way too tempting. And I love seeing your studio!

Sarka February 5, 2010 at 9:05 am

OMG! I’m drooling all over my keyboard!!! I adore cheese! The best combination ever – cheese and red wine! :) Can’t wait to see next video! Could you please share what lens did you shoot that with, in this video?

180|360 February 5, 2010 at 9:47 am

You are so cute, Matt! I love how you eat the cheese while you’re setting up your shot. ;o) Also love seeing your studio!

Steve February 5, 2010 at 10:03 am

well done, mate!

Jenny Flake February 5, 2010 at 11:03 am

Loved your video!! The cheese looked amazing and it’s so much fun to see you in action! Well done :)

wine of the month club February 5, 2010 at 11:23 am

Love the video. Great to see a foodie who is so good with the camera too. As they say, a picture is worth a 1000 words. Now if we could only develop smell-a-vision now.

The City Sisters February 5, 2010 at 11:33 am

Matt, your video is really great and I love your studio!! Cheese really is the best, isn’t it? Thanks for the lesson…looking forward to more.
-Natalie

Janet February 5, 2010 at 12:50 pm

Love the video!
Matt, you look at ease in front of the camera so don’t worry. I also like your slate platter, it shows the cheeses off very nicely. Can’t wait to see more.
Janet

Sheauen February 5, 2010 at 2:24 pm

OMG Matt, this is like cheeseporn! Love it!

Penny February 5, 2010 at 3:54 pm

it’s official you are the mexican Martha Stewart but way, way,way hotter.
Damn son….you kicking some butt!!!

Broderick @ Savory Exposure February 5, 2010 at 6:25 pm

OK how can I follow up after Penny’s awesome comment?? Loving this feature as well, and seeing you work your magic in the studio. I’m learning so much, need to get out there to shadow you some day :) xx

cicilia teng February 5, 2010 at 10:22 pm

I LOVE the video!!! :) I cannot wait for more videos…it’s so awesome! U ROCK!! :)

maya February 6, 2010 at 5:15 am

beautifully done!
it would have been great to see the outcome of all of these photos you were taking :)

thanks for sharing!

Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy February 6, 2010 at 6:35 am

I love the idea of grouping things by state or region – I definitely have to try that here in Italy, as I often buy some of the same types or makers of cheese. Once you get into habits, sometimes it’s hard to break out of them.

Lisa (AuthenticSuburbanGourmet) February 6, 2010 at 10:56 am

Nicely done!
Cheese is one of the most wonderful foods in the world. The flavors and textures are immense and so very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

June February 6, 2010 at 11:41 am

loved the cheese, studio, matt, todos…had trouble w/audio, however am now inspired!

Zita February 6, 2010 at 11:45 am

Hi Matt,
I read you from Budapest, Hungary. Thank you for sharing all the information about chees. Great to know all you say in the video.
Keep up the good work! :)
Zita

Garrett February 6, 2010 at 12:31 pm

The Christmas cheese plate you brought was to die for and this video really speaks to your love of cheese. Great job, Matt. =)

Robin@Good for the Palate February 6, 2010 at 2:14 pm

I am a cheese loving freak. Please come to my house for dinner and bring me cheese! Great video!

kathleen barr February 6, 2010 at 3:45 pm

Fun video! Please do more, more, and more!!!!!

Tracy February 6, 2010 at 7:16 pm

Love these videos! Completely covetous of your prop arsenal and wondering if you shoot handheld in the studio most of the time. Charming wine- and cheese-toting guests are always welcome at my Minnesota table!

Kerry February 7, 2010 at 8:17 am

Bring on more videos and behind the scenes at the studio. Would love to see the shots you were getting!
thanks!

Mrs Ergül February 8, 2010 at 1:31 am

What a fun video! I love how much you have at your studio!!

Stephanie Manley February 8, 2010 at 5:39 am

It is a pleasure to see you work again! I loved your workshops at the food blogger camp. I loved your information about the cheese, and the cheese condiments. I am having a tea party next week, and you have given me some ideas about what I am going to serve!

Muscaria February 8, 2010 at 10:42 am

I love these videos, I love seeing you workinkg at the studio!
We want mooooooore :-D

The Teacher Cooks February 8, 2010 at 1:20 pm

I loved it. Can’t wait to show my classes when we study cheeses. This will add some interest!

French Cooking for Dummies February 8, 2010 at 2:45 pm

Great video! I’ve been drooling over the cheese all along and really enjoyed to see you in action. Very inspiring :D

my spatula February 8, 2010 at 4:48 pm

the camera loves you, matt! excellent segment. you have great presence and ease of style. love the background music, too. move on over, martha!

Anneliese Zemp February 8, 2010 at 4:53 pm

Hi Matt. Thanks for the video and all you share on your blog. I was wondering if you might share some of the cheese shots you worked on in the video…I’m a wee bit curious to see them.
az

Nikki February 8, 2010 at 8:29 pm

Thanks for the video! – It actually came at a time when I’m wondering how to approach the cheese tray thing for an upcoming get-together. I have a better idea of what I want to do, and I have more confidence in what I’m choosing. So, thanks a bunch!

Kelsey/TheNaptimeChef February 8, 2010 at 10:17 pm

Brilliant Matt! I love the video and all of your great tips about cheese. If you ever get to NYC be sure to stop by Saxelby, my new favorite cheese shop.

mikey February 9, 2010 at 10:44 am

Do you have any mice in your studio?

Cheryl Arkison February 9, 2010 at 3:18 pm

You sound exactly like I dreamt. Love the video.

Lisa February 12, 2010 at 4:21 am

Great post. My son and I were watching together and I said “you think he has enough plates and stuff?” and he said “ummm yeah, it’s like garage sale behind him” LOL. Thanks for sharing!

Louise February 13, 2010 at 2:42 pm

really like the video… thanks!

Terence February 15, 2010 at 4:03 am

Matt all hand held ?

Regards
Terence

Matt February 15, 2010 at 7:30 am

Hello Terence! Not usually handheld (on tripod most of the time) but for this video I did so that I could move around.

Matt February 15, 2010 at 7:30 am

Thank you so much Louise!

Matt February 15, 2010 at 8:41 am

Ha! Thank you Lisa! Yes, it’s definitely like that at the studio…and there are still more shelves and racks that weren’t even in the video!

Cynthia February 15, 2010 at 6:10 pm

Matt, will you please do many more videos! I loved this and learnt a lot! Thank you!

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