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items Charcuterie and other grazing boards are an ideal appetizer for entertaining. Often, they can be prepared and served to your guests swiftly. Building a visually appealing board begins with a solid foundation, which, of course, is a beautiful vessel. ...
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Inspiration to Make Your Boards Sing!
Boards and Other Supplies
Charcuterie, Cheese and Other Things
Inspiration to Make Your Boards Sing!
A collection of tutorials and inspiring ideas to elevate even the simplest boards
Platter Girl - Lea Dixon's tutorials are spot on!
Charcuterie Isn’t Dinner—But Here’s How to Make It One
You deserve a board that’s as extravagant as you are! Whether you’re enjoying a solo grazing session or hosting a crowd, you need to know the secrets to transforming ordinary into extraordinary.
Why Your Charcuterie Board Looks Basic (and How to Fix It Fast)
A holiday charcuterie board should exude a sense of specialness, inviting guests to indulge in its delightful offerings. By adhering to these dos and refraining from the don’ts, you can craft a board that not only captivates the eye but also tantaliz...
CHARCUTERIE For The Holidays
Whether you’re feeding just yourself, a small group of friends, or a large family, Mostly Plant-Based Platters & Boards offers a wide variety of 60 delicious grazing designs and platter starters that are easy to assemble and sure to please everyo...
Mostly Plant-Based Platters & Boards: Gorgeous Spreads for Clean Eating and Great Gatherings|Hardcover
Originating in France, the term “charcuterie” specifically denotes cold, sliced meats (or a shop that sells them). In contemporary usage, the term is often applied to any assortment of meats and cheeses. While a skilled “charcuterier” might dismiss w...
The Art of Building a Charcuterie Board
Let’s face it—choosing a variety of cheeses, meats, and accompaniments can be daunting. Where do you even start? Fear not! This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through selecting, arranging, and styling your very own Instagram-worthy charcuterie ...
Crafting the Ultimate Charcuterie Board
This is an excellent tutorial that guides you through the process of building your first board. Check it out!
The Only Guide to Building a Charcuterie Board You'll Ever Need
This collection of curated boards showcases unique and visually appealing products. The main link provides sublinks that list the products used and include some “recipes” I’ve created, such as the Green Goddess Board, which I’ve modified with additio...
18 Charcuterie Board Ideas for Any Type of Gathering
Creating a charcuterie board can be a delightful experience, and Redditors have shared countless creative and delicious ideas over time. If you’re seeking inspiration, be sure to visit the site. I’ve also uploaded some favorite photos for inspiration...
Inspiring Charcuterie Board Photos
Meg Quinn, a renowned food stylist from Los Angeles, is known for her visually stunning boards. She has created a unique collection of board cards that combine beautiful photographs with recipes. I added them to my collection sometime ago, and not on...
The Cheese Board Card Deck
Honeycomb, a pure and raw form of honey encased in its natural wax structure, is straight from the hive. It’s entirely edible, including the wax, which adds an interesting mouthfeel and depth of flavor. In this post, we’ll explore how to use honeycom...
How to Use Honeycomb on Your Charcuterie Board
Boards and Other Supplies
Standard and unique items essential for constructing your beautiful board.
This petite 8” x 5” board, crafted from high-quality acacia wood and finished with a food-safe coating, is ideal for serving crudités, charcuterie, or desserts. The natural board features a wooden spreader and showcases the board’s unique wood grain ...
Small Dutch Cheese Board, Natural — etúHOME
Discover the elegance of a live edge charcuterie board crafted from a single piece of premium olivewood. Each board is a true piece of utilitarian art!
Live Edge Charcuterie Board Personalized Rustic Cheese Board Custom Olive Wood Board Live Edge Board 5th Anniversary Gift Wedding Gift
Check out this incredible board for under $15! It’s made of natural slate with beautiful, rough edges measuring 12 x 18 inches. The rectangular board is 100% natural slate and comes with three pieces of long-lasting soapstone chalk. It’s food-safe, e...
Slate Cheese Serving Board with Chalk
Personalized rustic charcuterie boards make fantastic custom gifts for any occasion, from weddings to house warmings. They can also add a touch of farmhouse décor to your kitchen. Load them up with meat and cheese, and enjoy a glass of wine with friends while you admire their unique look.
Extra Large Personalized Charcuterie Board - XXL Grazing Table Platter for Meat and Cheese Wedding Buffet Tray Appetizer Centerpiece 6 sizes
These individual charcuterie boards are ideal for hosting needs. They add a touch of elegance to bachelorette/bachelor parties, girls’ nights, and any indoor or outdoor event. The acacia wood trays are versatile, accommodating both stemmed and stemle...
Personal Wine Charcuterie Board|Individual Charcuterie Board|Wine Night Charcuterie Board|Name Charcuterie Board|Bachelorette Party Boards
This board is absolutely gorgeous, with no ifs, ands, or buts.
Bamboo Lotus Serving Board
Are you ready for some football? This customized board is a must-have for tailgating.
College Football Stadium Serve Board
You’ve dinked and lobbed the pickleball long enough. It’s time to reward your dedication to the game with some worthy snacks. This pickleball tray will help you extend your love for the sport from the court to the kitchen and beyond. Designed for com...
Pickleball Paddle Snack Tray
The Cecilia Basket, a beautiful addition to any home, can be used to hold pastries at breakfast or as a charcuterie basket on a coffee table lined with butcher paper. Designed by Mayan Hands artisan partners in La Fe, Guatemala, this fragrant basket ...
Handwoven Pine Needle and Raffia Cecelia Basket
This versatile basket tray is a beautiful addition to any kitchen. I primarily use it for breakfast charcuterie on my balcony. There’s nothing quite like savoring a bite of breakfast in the spring, surrounded by the chirping of birds, while enjoying ...
Wicker Picnic Tray, Dry Fruit Platter, Seagrass Tray, Woven Serving Tray, Snack Breakfast Storage Organizer, Coffee Table Kitchen Holiday
It's important to maintain the integrity of each of your boards. I season mine about once a month. This foodsafe wax not only protects your boards but leaves a mildly herbal scent after waxing
Food Safe Wood Board Wax, Beeswax and Coconut Oil ...
A good selection of cocktail picks is a must-have for your board supplies. Personally, I prefer reusable picks for my own entertaining, but when I’m creating a board for another home or venue, I opt for disposable picks. This is an excellent supply a...
500PCS Cocktail Picks Kit - 4 Styles
This set of pipettes holds a teaspoon of salad dressing, honey, or other sauce that can be used for individual salads, charcuterie cups, and so on. I particularly like these pipettes because they come in a set of five different designs, which is perf...
NEWOMEVA Cake Decorating Transfer Pipettes, 50pcs
These plates are technically intended for traditional serving, but I adore using them as individual charcuterie boards. Each set of six plates features a unique, vibrant, and visually appealing design. I’m a fan of this brand and have several items i...
vancasso Simi 6-Piece 8.5" Ceramic Plates
Another favorite pick of mine are prism-cut pieces that measure about 3.5 inches. They come in a package of 1000. The style is streamlined and versatile enough to be used on any type of board or as a garnish for cocktails.
Cocktail Picks Prism 9cm - Box of 1000
These individual boxes are perfect for charcuterie on the go! The kit includes a sturdy white cardboard base box with a food-safe PET plastic top that securely holds everything. Decorative ribbon in white and sage adds an elegant touch. Fill these bo...
7x7x4 Clear Disposable Bento Cake Box w/ Lid
These reusable picks are perfect to use with a Spring board when entertaining at home
Little Flower Appetizer Picks
These are great for holiday boards or cocktails. They are sturdy and look upscale.
Colorful Diamond Martini Picks
This is an excellent board to gift. It includes everything necessary to set up a beautiful board from the very beginning. It reminds me of a Christmas ornament, which is why I bought it in white to use next Christmas. I can’t wait to decorate this Ch...
Bamboo Abode Charcuterie Board Set White
These bamboo cocktail picks are a fantastic addition to holiday appetizers. They are long enough to hold multiple elements and are conveniently held in your hand.
Gold Star 5.5" Cocktail Picks for Drinks
You won’t find these adorable cheese knives anywhere else but World Market. These exclusive golden stainless steel knives will add a touch of whimsy to any board.
Mouse Cheese Knives 3 Piece Set
Charcuterie, Cheese and Other Things
Charcuterie, cheese, and other delectable food items that not only enhance the visual appeal of your boards but also ensure that your friends or clients return for more.
Award winning handmade savory jams, spreads, jellies and fruit compotes These jams and spreads can be incorporated into a variety of appetizers such as atop a warm cheese dip or spooned into puff pastry with cheese and nuts. I love spreading the Balsamic Fig Mostarda on one of my favorite grilled sandwiches made with ham, cheese, apple and a big d...
Wozz! Kitchen Creations: Condiments | Cooking Sauces | Spreads ...
Target’s Good & Gather line, introduced in September 2019, caters to consumers seeking convenient, high-quality, and affordable food options with a delightful taste. I often use items found under this brand on my boards. I find many of them as good if not better than those found at many upscale markets like Trader Joe's. These Genoa-style salami coins are a perfect example of a great product that won't break the bank. They are great for making petite salami roses!
Genoa Cracker Cut Coins - 6oz - Good & Gather™
I absolutely adore French and Italian Macarons. Although I can make them from scratch, it’s time-consuming and expensive, even at home. Whenever I crave the flavors of France, this little box of petite macarons is a must-have.
Frozen Spring Macarons - 5.5 oz/12ct - Favorite Day - Target
You might be wondering why I recommend Ritz crackers for a board. Well, they’re delicious when brushed with melted butter and then gently tossed with my personalized “everything but…” spice blend. I source all my spices from The Spice House. (Find th...
RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Snacks for Kids and Adults, Lunch Snacks, 8.8 oz
This site is a great place to start when looking for items to build your boards. Founded as the Newark Nut Company in 1929, the company specializes in the sale of nuts and dried fruit. They offer eight different ways to enjoy hazelnuts alone! This is...
Nuts.com: Premium Bulk Nuts, Dried Fruit, Healthy Snacks, and Gifts
Young’s Pecans, headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, offers a wide variety of “fancy” pecans, including Double Dipped Chocolate Pecans, Honey Crisp Pecans, Praline Pecans, Chocolate Butter Toffee Pecans, Chocolate Honey Baked Pecans, and Cinnam...
Young's Premium Foods
BonBon, a Swedish candy company based in New York City, offers a wide variety of imported mix-your-own candies. Among their delightful offerings are the Happy Flowers, which make a wonderful addition to any spring board. Other favorites include the C...
BonBon - A Swedish Candy Co
Pecan Yummies, located in Greenville, South Carolina, bakes delectable pecan treats with love. The Yum Team, award-winning bakers, share their secret candied pecan recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The crummies are one of my favorites to use in baking and chocolate dipped strawberries!
Pecan Yummies
Outstanding greens, fabulous edible flowers, and more! Alongside more familiar herbs and flowers, you’ll find unique options like icebuds and radish flowers. They also offer premium mixes in 3 oz packages!
gourmetsweetbotanicals.com/collections/edible-flowers/products/flower-bachelor-button
Luster Dust, a beautiful and edible dust, is ideal for confections. It boasts smaller particles compared to Glitter Dust, resulting in a subtle shimmer. This dust enhances the visual appeal of confections displayed on holiday boards and complements s...
Bakell® Edible Luster Dust
If you’re a cheddar lover (everyone is, right?), you’ll adore Beehive Cheese. This is an excellent sample assortment to start with, allowing you to discover your favorites at an affordable price. Let’s delve into some of my favorite flavors: Barely B... Seahive: A true representation of Utah’s flavors, Seahive is sweet and creamy. Its rind is rubbed with local wildflower honey and ancient salt, which gives it its signature pinkish hue. The salt is harvested from a pristine ocean deposit in Redmond, ...
Beehive Cheese Assortment
If you’re looking to order larger quantities of your favorite BeeHive Cheese, you can find it on their website. However, I must warn you that some of their flavors aren’t to my taste. I always recommend that everyone first purchase a sampler pack from Wal-Mart, Williams Sonoma, or Amazon. The options are more affordable at Wal-Mart.
Beehive Cheese
In 1991, Stonewall Kitchen began as a humble venture, starting with a small table at the local farmers’ market. They displayed a carefully curated selection of hand-labeled items, each item freshly prepared just hours before. Today, Stonewall Kitchen... the honeycomb at affordable prices.
Stonewall Kitchen Honeycomb, 7 oz