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The A-Z of smorging

Introducing the A-Z of smorging
Introducing the A-Z of smorging. Photograph: Castello

A is for Anytime, anywhere - The beauty of smorging is that it doesn’t have to follow any set rules

Buffet - Rethink traditional buffets, smorging is the new relaxed way to graze on delicious foods.

Castello - Make Castello’s delicious range of cheeses the stars of your smorg experience.

Danish Blue - Try the full-flavoured, salty Castello Traditional Danish Blue for your next smorg.

Elvis - It’s true, the King loved smorging so much he even sang a song called Smörgåsbord with the lyrics: “I’m just wild about smörgåsbord/I got a cravin’ for smörgåsbord”.

Friends - Smorging means less time spent in the kitchen, giving you more time to enjoy with friends.

Gravadlax - The quintessentially Scandinavian dish of raw salmon cured in sugar, salt and dill.

Gravadlax
Gravadlax Photograph: Getty; Alamy; istock

Halo - Castello’s Pineapple Halo to be exact. In other words, the perfectly sweet way to end your smorg.

Ingredients - There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing your smorging ingredients. Dive into your fridge and cupboards to pull together a creatively crafted smörgåsbord.

Julefrokost - A bigger and more ambitious style of smörgåsbord served at Christmas.

Knäckebröd - A super-thin and crispy rye bread enjoyed in Nordic countries for over 500 years.

Leftovers - Smorging is all about giving leftovers the send off they deserve by pairing them with delicious cheeses, breads and salads.

Mix it up - Why stick to one regional cuisine? Try mixing Spanish chorizo and Scandi smoked fish.

New York - Sweden introduced the smörgåsbord to the world at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Olives - Forget cheese and pineapple skewers, combine piquant olives with Castello Creamy White.

Pickles - We all know that cheeses go beautifully with pickled items, but why? According to science, it’s the paring of astringent vinegar with the fat of cheese that makes for a perfectly balanced mouth feel.

Quick - From cheeses to charcuterie, most Smörgåsbord ingredients are quick and easy.

Smorging is quick and easy
Smorging is quick and easy. Photograph: Alamy

Real ale - Castello’s blue cheeses are perfect with a red or port but a summer ale goes equally well.

Smorging - Gather with friends and family to take pleasure in grazing on the smorg you’ve put together.

Table manners - Smorging is a laid-back affair; no need to excuse those hands or fingers.

Ultimate smorgasbord - The largest ever smörgåsbord (okay, buffet) consisted of 5,612 dishes.

Vegetarians - Plentiful cheeses, spreads, salads and dips mean non meat-eaters will never feel left out.

Washing up - Smorging does away with pots and pans, so you won’t have to face washing them up.

X-factor - Step things up with the help of special ingredients such as smoked reindeer or duck breast.

Young & old - Think finger foods for kids and Castello’s sophisticated cheeses for adults.

Zest - Try a zesty, citrus cured salmon for your next smorg – its a Scandinavian classic.

Get creative with Castello

For more information on the full range of Castello cheeses and many mouthwatering smorging recipes visit castellocheese.co.uk

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