The Conversation Starter

The Conversation Starter is a signature board built around producer stories: Schellen Bell Alpine Cheese, Wijngaard Reypenaer VSOP aged two years, La Bonne Vie Triple Crème Brie, La Bonne Vie Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese, McCalls 6-Month Irish Grassfed Cheddar, and Salumi Italiani Prosciutto Italiano, joined by Fromage Ami Fig Spread, Bella Maria Marcona Almonds, 2s Company Original Wafer Crackers, and Fresh Pack Castelvetrano Olives. A Boska slate serving board and a curation card round out the set — the board to serve on, the card to introduce every producer, so each bite comes with something to say.

What's Inside the Box

• Schellen Bell Alpine Cheese (6 oz): A mountain-style cheese in the alpine tradition — nutty, smooth, and the natural partner to the Marcona almonds in this box.
• Wijngaard Reypenaer VSOP (4.7 oz): Dutch cheese aged two full years, until butterscotch notes and crunchy protein crystals develop — proof of patient aging you can taste.
• La Bonne Vie Triple Crème Brie (7 oz): A soft-ripened triple crème that eats closer to whipped butter than to standard brie.
• La Bonne Vie Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese (4 oz): Bright, tangy fresh goat cheese rolled in blueberries and vanilla — the board's sweet counterpoint.
• McCalls 6-Month Irish Grassfed Cheddar (7 oz): Cheddar from grass-fed Irish milk, aged six months — clean, savory, and golden.
• Salumi Italiani Prosciutto Italiano, Sliced (4 oz): Whisper-thin dry-cured ham, ready to drape.
• Fromage Ami Fig Spread (6.6 oz): Jammy fig spread made for cheese boards.
• Bella Maria Marcona Almonds (4 oz): The rounder, richer Spanish almond — fried and salted.
• 2s Company Original Wafer Crackers (3.5 oz): Thin, crisp, and neutral.
• Fresh Pack Castelvetrano Olives (5.3 oz): The buttery, bright-green Sicilian olive that converts olive skeptics.
• Boska slate serving board: A real slate board comes in the set — arrange the selection on it and serve straight away, no extra dishes required.
• Producer curation card: The story of every producer in the box, printed and ready to pass around.

Why They'll Love It

• Every cheese has a talking point: Two-year aging, grass-fed Irish milk, alpine tradition — the curation card turns the board into the evening's entertainment.
• Range without risk: From triple crème to aged and crystalline, the lineup spans the cheese counter while staying friendly to every palate at the table.
• The story is the gift: Each producer earns its place on the board, and the card hands your guests something to talk about with every bite.

Serving Tip

Take the cheeses out 30–45 minutes ahead and arrange them in a loose clock: brie and goat cheese together, cheddar and alpine side by side, the Reypenaer broken into shards, prosciutto draped between. Put the curation card where guests can reach it — it does the hosting for you. Pour something bright, crisp, and cold; the card includes pairing suggestions.

Perfect For

Dinner parties · Gifts for curious eaters · Cheese-club nights · A self-treat with a story · Meeting the new neighbors

Product Specifications

Shipping & Delivery: Ships in an insulated cooler with gel ice packs. Refrigerate the cheeses and prosciutto as soon as they arrive.

Additional Notes: Contains milk, tree nuts, and wheat. Includes a Boska slate serving board — ready to arrange and serve on straight out of the box. Substitutions of equal or greater value may occur based on availability.

Common Questions

What's on the curation card?

Short producer stories for everything in the box — who makes each cheese, where, and what makes it worth talking about — plus pairing suggestions.

How many people does this serve?

With six cheeses, prosciutto, and four accoutrements, it comfortably anchors a gathering — plan on it as the centerpiece board for a dinner party's cheese hour.

Do I need my own serving board?

No — a Boska slate serving board is included. Arrange everything on it straight from the box and serve.