Pretty Boards to Impress During the Holidays
The countdown to Christmas is on!
Decorations are up, the songs are playing in every store, and the grocery list for holiday cooking are growing each day. There is no shortage of food during the holidays. One of my favorites would be putting together a charcuterie board. I don’t need an excuse to have one, but Christmas dinner is definitely a good reason! I even bought a book on how to make the best boards, whether it’s a classic charcuterie board or a dessert board they had so many ideas! So here’s my tips on putting together the most impressive board for your holiday dinner!
1. Choose the Perfect Board
This is essentially your canvas, so pick a pretty one!
2. Have a Good Variety
There are so many options to choose from, how do you know what to pick? When I was making mine for Thanksgiving, I knew I wanted to stick with a traditional cheese board and I knew a couple of staples I wanted to have. From there, I asked the employees what cheeses and meats they thought would go well with what I already had. Don’t be afraid to ask, that’s what they’re there for!
3. Add Texture
Whether you’re doing a classic cheese board or something different like a dessert board, you have to add different categories to give your dish depth. I added crackers. bread and a cranberry spread to add texture to my board. For something like a dessert board try adding a chocolate sauce to dip your treats in.
4. Get Creative with the Arrangement
Your arrangement is what everyone will see first, so make it pretty! Here’s some of my favorite inspiration photos on great arrangements
