AllenOK
Executive Chef
Yesterday I had to make two big cheese displays. As I was finishing the centerpiece, I had a little inspiration. I've seen it done elsewhere, and I just realized how I might accomplish it myself. I took my melon-baller, and cut out some round holes in a block of cheddar to resemble swiss. Then, I took some Goat's Cheese, and formed it into a teardrop shape. I laid that down on the cheddar. Using a little more cheese, I made some small ears. I used a clean, long root from a leek for a tail. Using some small pieces of Nori (I had some sushi ready as well), I made eyes, and using some cellophane noodles, made some whiskers. I ended up with two little white mice made from cheese on my display.
Later that night, my Chef asked me how long it took me to make the mice. I told him about 5 minutes. He then informed me that one of the members wanted to buy three of them. Unfortunately, we were out of Goat's Cheese. Of course, once I got home, I realized that I could have used cream cheese for it as well. I did notice, however, that one of my white mice was MIA when all the food started coming back.
Later that night, my Chef asked me how long it took me to make the mice. I told him about 5 minutes. He then informed me that one of the members wanted to buy three of them. Unfortunately, we were out of Goat's Cheese. Of course, once I got home, I realized that I could have used cream cheese for it as well. I did notice, however, that one of my white mice was MIA when all the food started coming back.
On a more serious note! It sounds like you did a great job & you should be very proud of yourself! 
