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"Marissa takes the guesswork out of the coolest, most solid thing to bring to any party or potlucK - THE CHEESE PLATE" - Rachael ray
That Cheese Plate is your go-to destination for food styling, cheesy recipes, cheese education and entertaining inspiration. We provide cheese and charcuterie board building tips for every occasion using our foolproof Cheese By Numbers method. Home of That Cheese Class, the first ever “build your own board” workshop we aim to innovate with cheese. Whether it’s your birthday, your wedding, a chill night in or a vacation far away from home, That Cheese Plate wants you to relax, flex your creativity and bring together the ones you love.
Meet The Founder
MARISSA MULLEN is a Brooklyn based best-selling author, entrepreneur, food stylist and content creator. She is the founder of That Cheese Plate, a global community for cheese plate inspiration and recipes, and creator of the Cheese By Numbers method, a step-by-step approach to creative food styling. She is known for pioneering the cheese and charcuterie trend in popular culture today and creating art out of simplicity.
In addition to photography and recipe development, Marissa teaches That Cheese Class and hosts That Cheese Party the first “build your own board” experiences of their kind. She spent two years as the Resident Cheese Contributor at Food52 and has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, Live with Kelly + Ryan, Access Hollywood, Business Insider and Food + Wine among many others. Her debut cookbook, That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life focuses on how crafting a cheese plate can be a grounding, meditative activity. This book has inspired many, awarded with Amazon’s Editor’s Pick for 2020 and listed on Wall Street Journal's Best-Seller List.
Her second cookbook, That Cheese Plate Wants To Party was released in April 2023 with The Dial Press / Random House. This how-to guide will turn any gathering into a cheese-filled opportunity for connection, featuring forty new cheese boards for parties of all kinds, thoughtful drink pairings, color themes, floral arrangement tips, tablescape ideas, and even musical playlists. By modernizing and demystifying the concept of a dinner party, Mullen’s second cookbook takes the art of mindful plating to the next level by turning self-care communal.
With her skillful abilities to curate experiences in the world of entertainment and food, Marissa is dedicated to bringing people together through cooking, creativity and artistic expression. Marissa’s cheese plates have revolutionized the way cheese and charcuterie boards are crafted. Her impact inspires authenticity, intentional gatherings and finding joy in the present moment.
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