A vibrant board of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and rustic garnishes evoking a woodland charm for gatherings.
# What Goes In:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz whole wheel brie
02 - 3.5 oz sliced aged cheddar
03 - 3.5 oz cubed gouda
04 - 3.5 oz crumbled blue cheese
05 - 2.8 oz goat cheese log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 small bunch red grapes
07 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 handful fresh blueberries
10 - 1 handful dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - 1.75 oz whole walnuts
12 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 6 to 8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6 to 8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
→ Decorative Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (violets or pansies)
20 - Small cleaned mushrooms (button or enoki)
21 - Baby carrots, trimmed
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the cheeses spaced apart on a large wooden serving board to allow space for other elements.
02 - Fan out the sliced apple and pear close to the cheeses. Scatter grapes and blueberries around the board evenly.
03 - Cluster the walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small groups for visual texture.
04 - Group crackers and breadsticks together, leaning some against cheeses or bundling them in small piles.
05 - Place honey and fig jam into small ramekins or spoon directly onto the board near the cheeses.
06 - Enhance the presentation with rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, and cleaned mushrooms to evoke a woodland theme.
07 - Scatter baby carrots around the platter to add color and a playful forest-inspired touch.
08 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to present.
