THE BEST ARRANGEMENTS ARE ORGANIC

The best board arrangements are organic and less contrived. However it is recommended that you arrange your biggest ingredients on the board first (like a wheel of soft brie cheese). Anything too liquid or saucy serve in small bowls or even right in their jars. New and unusual accompaniments and add-ons are always culinary conversation starters. Many artisan add-ons come in attractive jars that can be used as serving pieces so leave them in their jars to let your guests see where they are sourced from. Then add the sliced and smaller ingredients around them. Keep your meats and cheeses in groups. When it comes to colors, choose to create shades of color in simple arrangements.

Less is more when arranging the ingredients. Crowding the ingredients, too much stacking or overlapping makes it hard to appreciate the ingredients and flavors may get lost in the crowd. With a dish like this presentation is a key element and like Goldilocks and the Three Bears just the right amount will make the charcuterie board just right.