Meats are a must of any good charcuterie board. But only certain meats work on charcuterie. You wouldn’t cook up some ground beef or fry up some chicken and put it on your board. Charcuterie meats are preserved meats that are air-dried, preserved, uncooked and...
When it comes to charcuterie, variety is the key. So it is with choosing the right kinds of breads and crackers for your charcuterie board. For charcuterie boards, choose 2-4 breads and/or crackers, depending on the size of your board. Offer a variety of different...
Did you know that salt and sweets are a natural pairing? That’s why a combination as strange as bacon and syrup work so well. With the saltiness of charcuterie meats and cheeses, the addition of sweet fruit is a critical component for a balanced flavor pallet....
Fruit is an essential part of any great charcuterie board or food table. However, knowing which kinds to avoid is the difference between a successful food platter and a disastrous one. The worst types of fruit to use on a charcuterie board or food table are overly...
Most people love cheese. That’s why when you are preparing to feed a group, you want to make sure there is enough for everyone. You don’t want to leave your guests hungry and wanting more, but you also don’t want to overbuy because, cheese is...
Cheese is one of the main staples of a great charcuterie board. Understanding the different flavor profiles, textures and pairing companions is essential to creating an epic board. The best types of cheese for a charcuterie board are Chedder (classic cheese), Manchego...
