Charcuterie is a French word that essentially refers to deli meats, however, Americans are taking this type of appetizer board to new levels with deliberately curated textures, colors and interesting morsels. Sometimes, they're even called "grazing tables!" Another bonus is that they appeal to all ages. Either create some make-ahead appetizers, delicious finger foods, or cocktail party snacks for a customized spread -- or consider allowing a Frisco-area specialty business to assemble a food board, such as one of the following (in addition to charcuterie, some culinary teams provide sandwich platters, fruit platters, dessert platters and chocolate-dipped fruits):
Raynbow Eats
16576 Heartleaf Road, Frisco
214.998.6030
RaynbowEats.com/grazingboards
Chris's Specialty Foods
6363 Dallas Parkway, Frisco
214.308.2800
ChrisSpecialtyFoods.com
(specializes in Cajun party trays)
Charcuterie Love
Frisco/McKinney
469.715.7300
CharcuterieLoveTX.com
Cort's Charcuterie
Frisco/McKinney (delivery within 25 miles in any direction)
214.546.0961
CortsCharcuterie.com
Board & Bread
921 Woodview Drive, Prosper
214.923.9147
BoardAndBread.com
For fall-themed charcuterie offerings, combine a smoky cheese ball, cheese crisps, salami, figs, nuts, pears, grapes and pumpkin seeds.
