It’s become increasingly more popular throughout the years the ultimate charcuterie board. We did a feature on this in the Premier Issue of ADORE MAGAZINE and even since then it has evolved even more. (Still very good tips though and worth checking out here)
Charcuterie by Kat Minks Design featured in Adore Magazine
With charcuterie you have a beautiful buffet and guests can choose what they love. Often a charcuterie can serve as a “wow” centerpiece to a party, dinner party, even a wedding!
So we break it down and help you make your charcuterie the best anyone has ever seen!
What is Charcuterie?
char·cu·te·rie
/ˌSHärˈko͞odərē/
noun
noun: charcuterie
cold cooked meats collectively.
However a beautiful charcuterie display is made of more than just meats. Fruits, Vegetables (fresh pickled, and roasted), cheeses, crackers. Now nuts, edible florals, artisan breads, hard boiled eggs, and mini displays of dips and sauces like a display within the larger aspect is becoming popular.
Want to add something even more fun? Ad don a toast bar where various toasted and sliced breads are available with different spreads and jams.
Some ideas for this could be
A pistachio butter
A herb butter
An almond butter
Flavored Olive Oils
Fig Jam
Fresh Rhubarb Jam
Choke Cherry Jelly
Accessibility
You know our middle name is accessible celebrations and style. The great thing about charcuterie is you can set it up just about anywhere ! Yes even in the middle of a park! Kat Minks ( Publisher of Adore magazine) actually offers a charcuterie experience as part of her Signature Event design of Pretty Picnics.
“What is required for a charcuterie ,to be appeasing to anyone, holds up in just about any climate and every crowd. Young or mature audiences. Along with that it can be the appetizer or the meal."
- Kat Minks ( Kat Minks Design / Adore Magazine)
Pairing your charcuterie with the perfect beverages. Doesn’t have to be a huge thought process.
Champagne in it’s effervescence always pairs well with the creaminess of cheeses and breads. Red wines will compliment the meats you have displayed.
Consider local ciders and even whisky as a great pairing with the breads, meats and cheeses as well.
For all things about living a stylishly and accessibly with those you love, grab copy of Adore Magazine. If you are planning your next event checkout the signature celebrations Adore’s publisher Kat Minks has to offer.
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