AOC CookbookI am so hungry! Thanks to everyone who left comments about their favorite cheeses and how they serve them in last week’s blog post. And special thanks to those of you who got hyper-specific with names and farms.

Everything in moderation, I know, but your ideas sound so delicious that I want to indulge in them all. From Gruyere-enriched roasted root gratins to schmears of homemade ricotta with jam for breakfast, your comments take us from holiday cocktails through brunch. The addition of cheese to a dish or buffet instantly raises the “specialness” factor, perfect this time of year. Here, right back at you, are a couple of my own ways with cheese:

What I love best about the entries is that you’ve woven dreams into your answers, including the wish that there be a future generation of cheese-lovers. Safe to say that whoever wins The A.O.C. Cookbook by Suzanne Goin today, the book’s 56-page cheese diary will be a much-used resource.

Oh. You’re wondering who won? Congratulations, Susan G, Santa has an extra present for you!

Here are a few more ideas to see you through the holidays and New Year’s: