Charcuterie Boards have been around for a long time and they are now more popular than ever. This is my favorite way to present food when entertaining. They are easy, can be prepared ahead, and can scale to the size of your party.
The key to a successful and beautiful board is variety. This makes it both visually appealing as well as offers a selection of colors, flavors, and textures for your guests to enjoy. I personally like to put everything on the board versus using small bowls for some ingredients. Either way works! If you opt against bowls, just be sure to first pat dry items such as olives.
When planning your board, think about your total guest count and then choose your serving platter. If it's a large gathering, it may be easier to use several small boards and spread throughout your serving area. Next, start thinking about the types of ingredients you'd like to include and see what looks best (or is on sale!) at the store.
To prep for your board, cut what makes sense (see photo captions) into bite-sized pieces and then start building it. I like to fill in all of the spots on the platter but you could take a more sparing approach as well.
I hope you enjoy making your own charcuterie boards - I'd love to see photos! You can visit my site at bubblyhostess.com You can find The Bubbly Hostess on social media as well – I always love new followers.
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