How to Make a Grazing Table/Charcuterie Board
Make a grazing table with a beautiful array of goodies like cheeses, olives, and meats with this step-by-step guide for either a grazing table or a charcuterie board.My daughter is especially gifted at putting together beautiful boards (she’s on the right in the photo with one of her besties).Charcuterie is traditionally preparing and assembling cured meats. It has evolved to include meats, cheeses, breads, olives, nuts, and fruit. It’s all artfully arranged on a board. The artful part takes practice, I’ve discovered!In my Book Magic Mysteries, Devil’s Cove has a cheese shop called Charcuterie. In Murder at Sea Captain’s Inn, Pippin meets the owner of the shop, who ends up being instrumental in Pippin’s search for the truth. This “recipe” is in the back of Murder at Sea Captain’s Inn. I've recently started taking the idea of Charcuterie Boards and turned them into Grazing Tables. They are so easy to set up and clean up.So, discover how to effortlessly elevate your next gathering with a stunning grazing table! Arrange delicious charcuterie, cheeses, fruits, and more, then sit back and let everyone graze. Get ready for a feast that's a true Pinterest-worthy masterpiece!First, a few tips. The goal is to balance flavors and textures that complement each other, and also contrast each other.You want to include a variety of textures, as well as sweet and salty elements. A spattering of dried fruits, such as cranberries, gives the board a pretty finishing touch. One or two smoked meat options are plenty.Adding crackers or sliced baguettes on the board or on the side is important.Fruit preserves are a fantastic compliment to soft bloomy cheeses like brie or camembert.Add little dishes of mustard or olive oil for added flavor.