ARTICLE BY MYRA MCENTIRE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESS NIXON
A TAST Y TR AY
Nothing delights the senses quite like a well-made charcuterie tray - the pleasing colors and delicious scents, the crunch of vegetables and nuts, the creamy cheeses - but such a spread can be intimidating to create. Charcuterie guru Jess Nixon from A Tasty Tray has skills, as evidenced by her gorgeous Instagram. “People ask how I do it, and I don’t know! I never knew I was creative in this way. I’ve always been a cook and a host.” However, a visual artist was born after heavy snow left only meat and cheese in her house. Now, she has tips and tricks to help your holiday spread.
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CHARCUTERIE GURU JESS NIXON’S TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A HOLIDAY SPREAD