“We eat first with our eyes” Apicius.

The charcuterie platter is a simple and flavorful board that invites you to gather around. It seems very fitting for this assignment because it is aesthetically pleasing with the abundance of color and texture you can imagine the flavor displayed in the charcuterie. In addition to being the centerpiece of a gathering, the charcuterie board has something to please any guest. The guest will have a chance to discover a combination that they never thought of… For the charcuterie board I decided to use a variety of carefully selected cured meats, local artisanal cheese, nuts, assortment of olives, fresh fruit and local crackers as well as fresh rosemary as a garnish to highlight the ingredients. I cut and carefully pair the meat and cheese followed by the fresh fruit to assemble this crowd pleaser charcuterie board. I used photography and photoshop to highlight the gorgeous flavors.