ASSEMBLING YOUR BOARD:
1. Select your board. The board you use can be simple and as large or small as you’d like it to be! Depending on the size of your group, you can use anything from a small cutting board to a larger, butcher block type of board.
2. Gather your ingredients. We recommend using at least 4 types of cheese, 4 types of meat, 2 bread/crackers options, 1 type of chocolate, at least 2 different nuts, 1 jam, 1 honey, 2-3 types of fruits, berries & vegetables.
3. Pick a centerpiece. The best way to start is with the center! Pick a large or attractive item to go right in the center of your board, and then build around it! Some of our suggested centerpieces include a sliced baguette, wheel or log of cheese (like Brie or Goat), or a bountiful vine of grapes.
4. Place small bowls. Fill a few small bowls with items like nuts, olives, pickles, honey, jams…etc, and stagger around the board, leaving space inbetween for the meats and cheeses. (You can also place them next to the board, depending on how much room you have on the size board you chose).
5. Slice and place the cheese. If using hard cheeses, consider slicing at least half and placing the slices with the remaining block on the board. If using a soft cheese like a blue cheese, place the entire wedge on the board. If using a brie cheese, place it near complementary items such as the jam or honey.
6. Place the meat. Fold or roll the salami and bresaola, and shape the prosciutto into nests or flowers. If using a hard salami or soppressata, cut a few slices and place all of it onto the board.
7. Fill in the gaps with any remaining ingredients/garnishes. If using grapes, consider cutting the vines into individual servings and scattering about. The crackers can be placed in various ways (ie. towers, on their sides, fanned out, etc).
8. ENJOY!