enator Nancy Ruth brings up an extremely valid point, no one should have to suffer through boring, frigid, un-spreadable camembert. For those of you who don’t partake in the jet setting, global life style, and are not familiar with the world of cheese, camembert and other bloomy rind cheeses benefit greatly from being left out at room temperature for at least 30 to 40 minutes before serving.

As the cheese warms, the delicate nutty flavours come alive, the centre softens and makes for a delicious slathering across toasted bread, or perhaps a soda cracker.

Some times though, you’re left with a boring old wheel of second class brie. “GASP” If this happens to you, don’t fret. Here are four delicious ways to spruce up your next cheese plate, without causing a stir in the auditors office.