Show respect for the milk that has been aging for months or even years just for your enjoyment (slow clap for cheese curds) and follow these guidelines to avoid coming off as a cheese novice. 1  Never Serve Cold Cheese. 2  Leave The Rind On. 3  Know Your Knives.  Space Your Cheese 1  Properly. Trick Out Your Cheese Plate.  Buy Fresh Cut Cheese. Exposure to air diminishes flavors by diffusing the aromas in a surprisingly short amount of time. But if you're serving leftovers anyway (which is fine), carefully trim away the outermost 1/4-1/2 inch to expose a fresher center. Never Store More Than One Cheese In A Container/Baggie/Wrap.