Happy Mother’s Day!

Lisa Gipson

Charcuterie boards are all the rage, and understandably so. A platter of snacks and treats thoughtfully placed on a decorative board—what’s not to love?

This Mother’s Day, consider treating Mom to a DIY charcuterie board, like this one from local food blogger, The Seaside Baker, who uses nine-inch wooden box letters (from a local craft store) to spell out M-O-M. She features a different theme in each: pastries, snacks and desserts. It’s all about arrangement (and using a variety of colors and textures). Feel free to substitute or add just about anything. Follow our tips and tricks and give it a whirl.

Consider different flavor profiles (sweet, salty, spicy).

Fill small, decorative bowls with dips or jam or snacks such as dark chocolate, pretzels or honeycomb to add dimension and interest to the display.

Prosciutto and salami are popular meats.

Don’t like olives? Consider nuts, pickles or artichoke hearts.

Love berries? Include several types (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries).

Including a small bottle of champagne, wine or sparkling cider is a fun idea and works well in the “M” shaped box.

The Basics

• Meats

• Cheeses

• Fruit

• Crackers

• Sweets

This ingredients list is a good starting point, however the possibilities and combinations are endless! Customize ingredients to what Mom loves. You might choose to make it vegetarian, all meat and cheese, or all chocolate.

Find The Seaside Baker’s shopping list, design tips, storage tips and more at www.theseasidebaker.com/mothers-daycharcuterie-board.

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