Houston, Texas – Lauren Sotomayor, better known as The Cheese Chica, is a Houston-based content creator and culinary entertainer who has captured hearts with her vibrant charcuterie boards, crowd-pleasing recipes, and seasonal hosting ideas. What started as a pandemic side hustle delivering mini cheeseboards quickly blossomed into a successful business offering catering and classes.
With the 4th of July just around the corner, Lauren shared festive and fun ways to elevate your snacks for the patriotic weekend ahead.
Red, White, and Blue Cheese Board
This gorgeous board features all Wisconsin Cheeses, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday party. Wisconsin is unique in that it is the only state requiring a license to make cheese—ensuring top-notch quality from more than 1,200 licensed cheesemakers crafting over 600 types, styles, and varieties.
Pair these featured cheeses with seasonal fruits like strawberries, watermelon, and blueberries, along with some meats and crackers, for a delicious and colorful spread that will impress your guests.
Patriotic Skewers
These adorable skewers are great for kids and super easy to make. Start by cutting a star shape out of Boar’s Head Cream Havarti, a cheese known for its incredibly creamy texture and rich buttery taste. You can use a cookie cutter or a knife to shape the stars.
Next, layer strawberries and blueberries to complete the red, white, and blue theme. As a bonus, this idea is easily adaptable for other holidays too—think hearts for Valentine’s Day or trees for Christmas!
Where to Find Ingredients
You can find the full ingredients for these festive spreads at H-E-B, just look for the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese badge!