FOOD THOUGHTS

Sweet Board

BY KOREY KEALEY

instagram @KoreyKealey twitter@foodthought

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

The viral social media entertaining trend, the butter board, is adapted for both those with a sweet tooth and cheese lovers. It’s a simple concept that is as versatile as your food combo imagination. Choose a non-porous wooden or bamboo board to suit the size of your crowd (or make a couple of smaller boards.) Choose toppings with a variety of colours and shapes for visual appeal. Scoops can go beyond the baguette but need to be sturdy enough for dipping.

S’mores Inspired Board:

BASE: MAKES 2 SMALL BOARDS

• 1 jar (213 g) Marshmallow Fluff spread • 1 small jar (454 g) chocolate hazelnut spread

Note: Keep at room temperature for smooth scooping Evenly spread the marshmallow topping into an interesting shape on the board, followed by the chocolate hazelnut spread. When ready to serve, top with a colourful mix of ingredients below or choose your own! Serve with a mix of scoopers.

TOPPINGS: CHOOSE A COLOURFUL MIX

• Blueberries: cut in half if too plump • Kiwi fruit • Ground berries: cut in half if too plump • Pomegranate seeds • Dried banana chips • Shaved almonds or other chopped nuts • Coconut flakes • Mini marshmallows or other colourful candies

SCOOPERS:

• Graham wafers • Mini shortbread cookies • Vanilla wafers • Pretzels • ShaSha chocolate wafers

Savoury Board

BY KOREY KEALEY

instagram @KoreyKealey twitter@foodthought

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

Mediterranean Board:

BASE:

• 3 oz (85 g) goat cheese • 8 oz (226 g) soft cream cheese or mascarpone cheese • Water to thin (if required)

Puree cheeses in food processor so that the mixture is whipped up light and airy. You could also use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer. If too thick add 1 tbsp (15 mL) of water at a time until easy to spread onto board; top with a variety of ingredients. Before serving, bring to room temperature, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. TOPPERS:

• 2 sundried tomatoes, chopped • 2 raw Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp (11 g) sliced Kalamata olives • 1 marinated artichoke heart, chopped • Lemon zest, to taste • Maldon salt • Olive oil, to drizzle • Microgreens, to garnish (optional)

SCOOPERS:

• Pita chips • Pretzels • Baguette pieces • Crostini • Carrots, cucumbers, peppers

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