The Grazing Board by April Rose Design Co.
The art of creating a grazing board is in the little details. You can take many different simple food items and combine them on a board and display a visual feast. I’ve noticed that people eat less with the idea of having so much to choose from—meaning you can spend less on food for a gathering if you are creative in how you present it. The board is created with a mix of raw natural organics, exotics, and well-known common foods. This pleases a large group of people, including the kid’s table on the next page. Adult Board: • Fruits - red and golden pears, figs, organic rainbow raisins, dried white peaches, dried raspberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, blueberries, prune plums • Cheeses - herbed goat, BellaVitano espresso, extra sharp cheddar • Cured meats - coppa • Veggies - mini bell peppers, butter lettuce, tiny tomatoes • Specialty crackers, sesame sticks • Desserts - pirouline cookie straws, fudge dipped cookies, brownie bites • Nuts - raw walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds • Fresh organic herbs and edible roses • Dried hibiscus petals and black salt for cheese garnish Adding simple touches like fresh cut herbs, and exotic finds like black salt and edible flower petals, tells a story of the journey you took to make a special meal for someone. November
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