The Art of Charcuterie
A charcuterie board is the perfect base on which to serve a variety of snacks and appetizers in a visually appealing way.
Start with a beautiful Handcrafted
Charcuterie Board
Sizes include small (feeds 2-4 people), medium (feeds 4-6 people, large (feeds 6-8 people), and extra large (feeds 8 + people)
Anchor Bowls & Bottles
Add bowls of honey, nuts, spreads, dips, spicy mustard, jam, relish, hummus, olive oil and balsamic vinegar to anchor your spread.
Meats
Choose meats that you can roll, accordion, or slice into bite-sized pieces. Deli-sliced cured meats like pepperoni, salami, honey ham, prosciutto, sopressata and summer sausage work well. Consider adding a line of movement as you place your meats, or add some extra pizzaz with a salami rose.
Cheeses
Cut your cheeses into strips, chunks, or triangular pieces to add interest and texture to the board. Try soft and semi-soft cheeses like Boursin, goat cheese, gorgonzola, mozzarella, and brie wedges as well as hard cheeses like Colby Jack, cheddar, gouda, and manchego.​ Dessert cheeses like cranberry goat cheese will complement the savory elements on your charcuterie.
Fresh Fruit & Crackers
Next, tuck in bunches of grapes, strawberries, raspberries, and sliced apples. Fill in with chunks of bread and crackers in different sizes, shapes, and flavors.
Consider colors that complement and contrast your meats and cheese for a visually stunning look.
Embellishments
Finally, fill empty spaces with dried fruits like apricots, cranberries, cherries, dates and chocolate raisins.
A few sprigs of rosemary add contrast and texture to your final look.