What We Put on a Fall Charcuterie Board

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This Charcuterie Board started with an idea and that idea was a white/green neutral fall Charcuterie Board.

I made a list of things that fell into this category of white and green that have fall flavors for the fall season.

• White Cheddar
• Manchego Cheese
• Goat Cheese Logs (Regular & Herb)
• Brie Cheese
• Pistachio Nuts
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Green Grapes

• Granny Smith Apples
• White Chocolate Covered Pretzels
• Celery Sticks
• Cucumber Slices
• Dill Pickles
• Green Olives
• Crackers

Since I don’t really know of a deli meat that is white or green (thank goodness) We had a little bit of brown on our tray.

• Salami
• Proscuitto

We also wanted to add a few things that give this festive board a nice pop of color and also a show-stopper item.

• Figs (Which I could only find at Trader Joe)

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Charcuterie

Charcuterie (shar-KOO-ta-REE) is a specific term with origins reaching as far back as 15thcentury France; literally translated, it means the products of a fancy pork butcher.

I created the cutest pumpkin with brie cheese and phyllo dough. I got new recipes from my sweet friend Nicolle from Our Tiny Nest and shared the cutest mini pumpkin brie recipe.

brie pumpkin a highlight on my fall charcuterie board

My Favorite Charcuterie Board Items

They don’t have to be but I think that’s the fun of a Charcuterie Board.

They can also be themed; dessert board, breakfast board, Halloween board, Christmas Board, the possibilities are unlimited.

Google any kind of (Fill in the blank) ___________ Charcuterie Board and you will get tons of ideas.

I like to look at other boards for inspiration and then take what I like from those ideas and make my own.

What kind of Cheeses go well Together on a Charcuterie Board?

My go-to cheeses are a couple of soft cheeses. A favorite is goat cheese and another creamy cheese is Buratta topped with olive oil. I also add a couple of hard cheeses. My go-to’s are Manchego and White Cheddar.

Asiago is another great choice for hard cheese and mozzarella is a perfect soft cheese. There are also so many different types of cheeses. I can’t forget swiss cheese and gouda cheese.

What is normally on a Charcuterie Board?

Since a charcuterie board is basically snacks on a large board there is no normal of what has to be on it. However, the most common items that are on a Charcuterie Board are:

• Soft Cheese
• Hard Cheese
• Fresh Fruit (Seasonal Fruits)
• Dip

1. Variety of Meats
2. Crackers
3. Savory Spreads
4. French Bread

It depends on who you ask but here is my opinion. A Charcuterie Board is a smaller portable snack board and a grazing board is more of a table that has an abundance of food that could be a meal for many.

These are other great options for your fall board

• Fig Spread
• Bourbon Apple Butter
• Apricot Jam
• Candy Corn

• Bosc Pears
• Red Grapes
• Pumpkin Hummus
• Anything Pumpkin Spice 🙂

As a last note, I wanted to share a little reminder about company and entertaining.

We do Charcuterie Boards often when we have guests over but I think it can be a fun dinner idea.

Have beverages available. We love a crisp cold white wine, like a Pinot Grigio. If you enjoy red wine I suggest Pinot Noir.

Having paper plates or small bowls and napkins in stock is something that has taken me a long time to master but now I have a well-organized supply.

Small cheese spreaders, knives, and spoons are certainly not necessary but so fun if you do have them available.

Happy Fall!

Peace,

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