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My Charcuterie Board was a hit this summer!

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I love a good Charcuterie Board and/or a tasty Cheese Board.  Nibblies are my go-to favourite when eating out or serving friends and family.  We had a family get-together last weekend and I knew it was going to be far too hot to be slaving over a hot oven or grill so, Voila . . .

My husband created a 5 foot by 2 foot butcher block board for us and I had great fun in filling it up with goodies:  

A deconstructed Nicoise Salad

Smoked Salmon

Chilled Poached Salmon

Cured Meats

Dried and fresh Fruits & Nuts

2 types of Devilled Eggs (family faves)

Shrimp Hearts

Cucumber Cups with Chicken Salad

Flatbread and Focaccia Bread

Prosciutto wrapped bread sticks and loads of crackers and brushetta

and for the kid at heart: Cheeseburgers on a stick!

We'll probably do this a few more times before the summer is finished and I know it will come in handy during the holidays too but with more seasonal varities of goodies.

Try it and see how your friends and family enjoy it!

 

(Look closely for the little red mice!)

Comments(10)

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Oooooh La La... Gorgeous, Susan!  You put my cheese, sausage and olive plates to shame!  I do make them look pretty, though.  LOL

I'm going to bookmark this for future reference.

Jul 31, 2016 01:27 AM
Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Carol Williams I'm sure you make a beautiful plate too!  I don't think we can go wrong with these boards as there is really something for everyone on it (including a particular 88 year old Great Grandmother!)

Jul 31, 2016 01:41 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Susan,

It is a favorite with us, my mother called it a picnic, and you have to have a great loaf of French bread.  A

Jul 31, 2016 02:10 AM
Susan Emo

Yes, we had 2 Baguettes too that I neglected to mention!  I LOVE picnics

Jul 31, 2016 02:17 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Susan,  That is a very attractive display and spread of food.  I think I found the 2 red mice.  

Jul 31, 2016 02:19 AM
Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Thanks Kathleen Daniels -  good eye on the mice!  (there's more than 2)  I also made tomato lady bugs which were cute and the kids loved them.

Jul 31, 2016 02:28 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

You certainly are very creative and know how to have fun with food Susan Emo 

Jul 31, 2016 03:35 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Susan Emo - The Emo Eating Emporium with such tasty treats is the place to be in Gananoque this summer!!!

Have a great long weekend.

Jul 31, 2016 12:05 PM
Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

LOL Thanks Marc Swartz, CPA, CA, Real Estate Broker   I hope you have a wonderful long weekend as well!

Jul 31, 2016 12:27 PM
Rebecca Lewis
ODAT Realty Services, Inc - Grayson, GA

I belive you could take up catering as your next profession if you ever tire of RE.

Beautiful display.

Jul 31, 2016 11:21 PM
Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Thank you Rebecca Lewis - nice to have options, lol

Aug 01, 2016 12:48 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

That is a beautiful board of scrumptious looking food.  What wines did you service with it?

Aug 04, 2016 03:07 PM