Keys to building a charcuterie board

A charcuterie board or grazing table is a great way to present food at a small or large gathering. From book club to a holiday party a well styled charcuterie board can make a statement and add to the decor.

Keys to building a grazing table

1. Butcher block paper: When you are building a large board, butcher block paper is an easy foundation for clean up and adds to a simple aesthetic.

2. Multiple trays: Use multiple smaller boards on your table to break it up and provide differences in heights. If there are specific foods that go well together, such as desert items or vegetables with dip, you can keep the items together on the smaller board.

3. Variety of cheeses and meats: mixing in both soft and hard cheese as well as multiple meats adds in color and extra flavor profiles.

4 Finishing touches: You want to provide additional color to your board to make it pop. Using nuts, rosemary, dried or fresh fruit, olives and chocolates will elevate the board.

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