Step 1: Set a Theme
Is this for a certain time of year? Valentine’s Day? A birthday party?
Step 2: Acquire Equipment
Kitchen Tools:
- Board/Serving Tray
- Chef’s Knife
- Cheese Knives
- Scissors
- Tongs
- Spoons
- Small Bowls/Ramikins
- Theme Related Materials
Step 3: Gather Food & Decorations
- Cheeses – Soft, Semi-Soft, Hard
- Meats – Cured, Pates, Mousse
- Fruits – Seasonal
- Jams & Jellies – Jarred Non-Seasonal Fruits
- Nuts – Almonds, Cashews, Salted, Roasted
- Adornments – Rosemary, Lavender, or Pomegranate Seeds
- Crackers – Flavored or Gluten Free
Step 4: Assemble
- Anchor with Grapes
- Jelly & Jams
- Crackers
- Cheeses
- Meats
- Fruits or Vegetables
- Nuts
- Adornments