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Greetings charcuterie enthusiasts! There's something delightfully communal about sharing a charcuterie board with friends or family, isn't there? A beautifully curated board, with its array of flavors and textures, invites conversation, laughter, and of course, a flood of deliciousness. At Platterful, we understand this love, and we've always been committed to curating the finest selection for our subscribers. Traditionally, vegetarians and vegans have had to pick through the scraps of a charcuterie board or be forgotten altogether, but not any longer! We wrote on how you can make a vegan charcuterie board here, last year.  We're thrilled to announce that we've recently been featured on Uncommon Goods, a marketplace for unique and innovative products! If you've been searching for the perfect gift...

In charcuterie boards, gluten-based food items like bread and crackers are their own stars. Although normally this is not a problem, those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease might accidentally eat them, though. So, we’re devising a gluten-free charcuterie board for moments like that. This tutorial guides you through the nitty-gritty of building an epic gluten-free charcuterie board - from planning what food items to shop to styling a charcuterie board.  What Does it Mean When Food is “Gluten-Free?” In definition, a gluten-free diet means excluding food containing gluten while maintaining the standard set of nutrition a body needs to function.  Gluten is found in the likes of wheat, barley, rye, and triticale - in charcuterie language, this refers to...

Charcuterie is a trend that keeps evolving. From simple cheese-and-cracker trays to eclectic-inspired boards, charcuterie keeps outdoing itself, pushing the limits of food service. Hence, it’s not surprising for charcuterie to be versatile enough to cater to certain types of diets such as veganism.  This is what this article’s about - how to make a vegan charcuterie board. Today, no more drooling over eye-worthy food boards just because you’re a vegan or have a dairy intolerance. We’re making a DIY vegan charcuterie board a possibility. How to Make a Vegan Charcuterie Board: Recipe What you'll need Tools: Wooden board: The board should be big enough to fit every food element selected but small enough to create an abundant illusion.  Cheese...

Time and again, momentous occasions call for extra special food selections like a charcuterie board. If you're looking for something easy to set-up, suitable for beginners, but doesn’t come last in terms of taste and premium charcuterie food elements, look no further, Platterful makes sure you’re adding an unforgettable centerpiece to the table for any occasion.  With Platterful’s charcuterie kit, you can create a board filled with delicious meats and cheeses in less than 30 minutes. To be honest, you don’t need an event to enjoy charcuterie but in case you want to pick our brains on our favorite type of gatherings for a charcuterie board, here are five of them.  Romantic Charcuterie for Two Your partner just got a promotion? Sweet!...

A common problem often experienced by those who enjoy charcuterie is the difficulty in sourcing charcuterie ingredients for their boards. Imagine walking into your favorite supermarket and losing that glint in your eye upon finding that the ingredients to make a single charcuterie board are not available. Hey, DIY charcuterie is still a niche even in America. Not all stores including deli ones will have a section dedicated solely to the meat and cheese selections of charcuterie-making. Even if you find the exact choice cuts of meat in one store, it’s not a guarantee you’ll find your type of brie cheese in the same store.  Yes, the ingredients are a disarray of bits scattered in different stores across the state....