Welcome to the Board Room.

No, not that boardroom – we’re talking about the delicious kind. Whether you’re throwing a holiday bash, hosting a date night in, or just impressing your own taste buds, building a beautiful charcuterie board on one of our cedar or alder planks is a power move. Here’s how to craft one that looks as good as it tastes (and earns you serious snack cred).

Cheeses

For a classic cheese board, you will want to choose one of each of the following:

  • Firm cheese: Manchego, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mimolette
  • Medium cheese: Gouda, Gruyere, Emmentaler
  • Soft cheese: Brie, Camembert, Herbed Goat Cheese
  • Charcuterie and Cold Cuts: Choose three different kinds of cold cuts. We especially love salami, prosciutto and mortadella. The more rustic-looking, the better.

 

Nuts and Fruit

Add two different kinds of nuts, and two kinds of fruits. Some of our favorites include:

  • Pecans
  • Almonds,
  • Walnuts
  • Dried figs
  • Dried apricots.

A few fruit favorites:

  • Apple slices
  • Grapes
  • Raspberries
  • Pears.

Note: You’ll want to make sure your guests don’t have nut allergies before putting them on the Cedar plank.

 

Olives

Call us crazy, but olives deserve their own category in our minds. They are the perfect salty companion to cheese and cold cuts, and they’re a must-have in our book.

Get a nice mix of black, green and purple olives. For a bonus, you can also plank mixed olives and serve them warm.

Greens

We love including some arugula or spinach for some green pop. It’s also a great topping for crackers with cheese and meat.

 

Crackers and Bread

Depending on your preference, you can do crackers or bread (or both!). Either way, make sure to have a couple different options that are aesthetically pleasing. Sesame seeds or whole grain crackers look especially nice.

 

Cedar or Alder Plank

You can use any flavor, but we especially love Cedar and Alder!

That’s it. you’re officially board certified.

Grab a plank, get creative, and don’t be afraid to mix it up. Whether you’re serving two people or twenty, a Wildwood charcuterie board brings the flavor, the flair, and the fire. Bonus points if you leave the plank behind as a gift to whoever is hosting (we got you)!!

Now go forth and cheese boldly.