A Taste of Spring

A cheese and charcuterie board has a way of bringing people together. There is no wrong way to create your setup, but these tips from Farmstead Manager Dustin Busby will help inspire a fun and delicious display. Dustin’s favorite bites? Appalachian Coppa and Tomato Brined Okra or Hawkin’s Haze with the Smoked Onion Jam.

Creating Your Own Cheese and Charcuterie Board

CHEESE
3-5 cheeses, 3-4 oz. per guest
“Use a mix of hard and soft cheeses to showcase varying flavor and texture. Brebis is a must!”

CHARCUTERIE
3 varieties, 1-2 oz. per guest
“Use a whole muscle cure like Appalachian Coppa as well as salami varieties like our Sopressata and Finocchiona.”

JAMS
1-3 jams, a range of sweet and savory
“Try Blackberry Jam and Strawberry Rhubarb Jam for sweet bites and Smoked Onion Jam or Bacon Jam for savory.”

PICKLED
1-2 pickled options
“Pickled Okra, Pickled Ramps or Tennessee Chow-Chow adds great color and brings a taste of the garden to the mix.”

CRACKERS
1-3 options
“Include both crispy crackers and softer bread slices.”

Tips:

• Set out your spread 30 minutes to one hour before your guests arrive.
  
• Remember, variety is key. Have fun using slices and cuts of different shapes and sizes to create an attractive display.
  

Find all the ingredients you need to create your own cheese and charcuterie board at blackberryfarmshop.com.