Loaded with small bites, grazing boards are more than just cheese & charcuterie. They are perfect for casual or formal get-togethers, or even a quick no-cook weeknight meal. They are easy to throw together, and we've got all the ingredients you'll need when you Customize Your Box. We hope these simple steps fill you with inspiration to build your dream board.
CHEESE: 2-3oz per person
The star of the show is typically cheese. We think it's important to offer a variety of flavors and textures. We recommend choosing a hard, more mature cheese like Carmody from Bellwether Farms, a soft cheese like Fresh Goat Cheese with Kalamata Olives from Laura Chenel and a fresh cheese like Nicasio Valley Cheese Company's Foggy Morning Cheese.
For those looking for a vegan, or dairy alternative cheese for their grazing board, look no further! Miyoko's Creamery has cracked the code to crafting authentic cheese from wholesome and sustainable plant milk using traditional creamery artistry such as culturing and aging. These delicious cheeses look, taste, and performs like dairy. Some would even say they taste even better than dairy too.
CHARCUTERIE: 2-3oz per person
Sliced meats like salami, sausage, prosciutto, and sopressata, are tasty additions, and classic charcuterie options for your board. Like cheese, offering a variety of textures and flavors will make your board even more fun. For a lovely presentation, fold some of the meat and fan out others, but keep each piece an optimal serving size.
BREAD AND CRACKERS: 4-6oz per person
To help get your grazing goodies from the table to your tummy, you'll need some sliced bread or crackers as an accoutrements. We offer many different styles of Take-and-Bake breads from Essential Baking Company, and a good variety of hearty, savory crackers to complete your board.
FUN & FLAVORFUL PAIRINGS
Fresh fruit, dried fruit, or fruit preserves will complement the saltiness of the cheese, meat and crackers. Nuts, dark chocolate and shortbread cookies are a great ingredient to fill empty space on your board. Select two to three items with different textures, flavors and colors for the most appealing presentation.
FINISHING TOUCHES
The secret to a successful grazing board is sheer abundance. Take your board to the next level, and keep your guests coming back for more by adding irresistible accompaniments like briny olives, sweet honey comb, savory spreads or dipping oils.
We hope with all this talk of delicious ingredients that you've gone grazy too! We'd LOVE to see your gorgeous grazing boards. Be sure to tag us @farmfreshtoyou on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
How To Add Farm Stand Products to Your Delivery:
CSA members - head on over to our online Farm Stand Market to
customize your upcoming delivery. Market is open from noon on Thursday
until 6 pm on your cutoff date. After you confirm
your produce items, click the orange button "Confirm and Continue To
Other Farm Products" to add the products to your delivery.
Not part of our farm family? Find out if we deliver to your neighborhood.
You can even get your whole office in on the fun with our office snack
packs. Find more information about our office deliveries here.
