Where is the Mural?

Start to add in the other parts to the board with your meats and fillers, being sure to consistently spread the types of items across it for evenness of color and texture so it doesn’t feel lopsided. Once you’re about done, if you have space for crackers, add thin slices of bread (like a thin baguette) or a variety of crackers with different shapes and nuts to fill the last holes.

Lastly, you’ll want to add a touch of garnish to finish off your board. Tuck it in and around your board to finish it off. Then put it out for all to enjoy!

QUICK TIP: Don’t forget any fresh herbs or edible flowers growing in your garden, like rosemary or thyme. These are edible and safe to be on your board.

The sample shopping list listed here is the perfect place to get you started with crafting your own charcuterie board this season! Use this list as a jumping-off point for your own easy appetizer creation! This plate will feed 4.

About the Author: Sharing a cheese board with friends while sipping a glass of wine is the basis for the Instagram account Cheers & Chews run by Stephanie David. If you’re interested in learning more cheese board tips and tricks, wine adventures throughout Virginia and other fun tidbits, give the account a follow.

Your Sample Shopping List

• Cheddar – 4 oz • Aged Gouda – 4 oz • Brie Wedge or Wheel – 8 oz • Thinly Sliced Prosciutto – 4 oz • Thinly Sliced Salami – 6 oz • Dried Fruit • Clementines • Pear, sliced • Apple, sliced • Honey – ¼ cup • Nuts, almonds – ¼ cup • Bread and crackers • Fresh Herbs, thyme or rosemary (for decoration)

Where Is It?

WHERE IS THIS MURAL?

Be the first person to respond with the correct location and receive a $50 gift certificate to a local dining establishment of our choice. In order to participate, you will have to Like and Follow us on: Facebook @oldtowncrier Instagram @otcregionalmag Send a PM with your guess and we will contact the winner each month via PM to arrange for prize delivery.

Congratulations to Carla Clarke for being the first to identify the November Mural – Fibre Space in Old Town. We thought this would be a tough one but Carla guessed it within 3 days of the issue being on the streets.