One of my favorite snacks (or meals, really) is a charcuterie platter. Charcuterie is a French word that refers to the meat products, like cured meats, sausages, salame, ham, etc. But charcuterie boards often include other items like cheeses, crackers, bread, spreads, nuts, pickles, fresh veggies, or fresh fruits. When I was in Paris over the summer with my friend, we made a lot of charcuterie boards as our meals. It allowed us to snack and eat as much or as little as we wanted to (like if we were still adjusting to the time difference), it gave us a chance to taste local ingredients and produce at fairly cheap prices, and it was easy, as fancy as we wanted, and good for any time of the day. Plus, it paired well with a glass of wine for dinner! (See 3 of our boards below- and yes, you can make them on a simple dinner plate too!) So charcuterie brings lots of memories and fun times to mind for me and I love putting together boards for get-togethers with friends, as appetizers for dinner with family, and any occasion, really! So I was super excited when Citterio reached out to me about being an ambassador, and of course, I had to make a charcuterie board with their delicious salame! They sent me their Genoa Salame, Sopressata Salame, and Napoli Salame to try. I get that charcuterie boards can be intimidating to put together (some people make them huge and they look amazing), but really, it's about gathering yummy snacks and fresh ingredients. It's generally a simple preparation to let the amazing ingredients shine, but here are some tips: Tips on preparing charcuterie boards: Pre-slice your cheese before your guests get there
Have a variety of textures on your board
Hope these tips are helpful and hope you enjoy making your own charcuterie boards!
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