There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when people gather around food. Conversations warm, plates fill, laughter builds, and memories begin to take shape. For The Grazing Pear Company, that magic isn’t just a happy by-product, it’s the mission.
Founded by Miriam Lievano, an entrepreneur who grew up in a welcoming, food-centered household, The Grazing Pear offers charcuterie boards and grazing displays crafted with vibrance, intention, and a signature dash of heat. The business was born from her love of hosting, shaped by years spent watching her mother turn family meals into expressions of love. Those memories of tables filled with flavor and community became the blueprint for her own culinary journey. “At home, food wasn’t just nourishment,” she shares. “It was how we showed love. People didn’t leave full - they left cared for.” Today, she recreates that hospitality through charcuterie experiences designed to elevate gatherings big and small with the warmth of home and the sophistication of an artful spread.
What sets The Grazing Pear apart is its playful, personalized style. Each board comes to life as its own creative expression, designed around the client, the event, and the feeling the food should evoke. “Nothing is cookie-cutter,” she explains. “Every board tells a story.” True to her Latina roots, each spread features a hint of spice; a bold jam, zesty cheese, or unexpected pairing that brings a burst of personality. It’s charcuterie, but with flavor you can feel.
Behind the beauty of every grazing table is a meticulously sourced spread. The Grazing Pear selects high-quality products from a thoughtful mix of local grocers, focusing on freshness first. Fruit must be seasonal and colorful, cheeses must complement their pairings, and no ingredient is chosen without intention. “I want boards to feel approachable, especially for people who are new to charcuterie,” she says. The layout is visually inviting, but also practical - designed so guests can explore without hesitation.
Like the boards themselves, charcuterie trends are evolving. More than ever, clients crave personalization and displays that reflect the spirit of the event. Through collaborations and shared creativity within the women-led charcuterie community, she stays inspired by new techniques and aesthetics. At The Grazing Pear, personalization shows up in small but meaningful details: decorative intricacies that mirror an event theme, edible accents that add whimsy, or tiny floral touches on individual catering cups. “It’s the little details that make a spread feel memorable,” she says. “Thoughtfulness is part of the experience.”
Among her favorite memories in business, one stands out. At a networking event she catered, she sat alone after setup, quietly observing. A guest invited her over, asked about her work, and listened intently as she shared her story. He later hired her for a housewarming, which became her first in-home catering event. “He saw my passion and took a chance on me,” she
recalls. Now he’s one of her many supporters, opening doors through referrals and community connection.
For The Grazing Pear, that is the heart of the business: feeding joy, cultivating relationships, and elevating celebrations with flavors that bring people together. Because when food is made with intention and shared with others, it becomes something more than a meal, it becomes a moment.
Elevate your next gathering with love and contact Miriam at 970-515-8299 or TheGrazingPearCo@gmail.com. You can also find her on Facebook as The Grazing Pear Company, or on Instagram @thegrazingpearco.