Edible Blue Ridge Winter 2022

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Jams & spreads Try to have all ve avor elements represented on your board, which makes building small bites a sensory-rich ex perience. Jams provide the sweet element while something like FEAST’s Vidalia Onion Jam also lends a hint of umami that pairs perfectly with the Twenty Paces Party On! Cheese (Charlottesville) and Little Hat Creek crackers. Whole grain mustard, applied in a swirl, and a drizzle of honey are other savory/sweet options to give balance to your board.

Charcuterie This trio of lonzino, coppa and nocchiona, produced by Terra di Si ena (Amelia Court House) and assembled by feast! erases the some times-stressful decision-making process. You can artfully arrange the slices in swirls, or fold them over or in quarters to give the board more height and depth.

Start with large items rst: Start with items that take up the most space (cheeses & meats). A good rule of thumb is to embrace odd numbers: perhaps two cheeses and three meats, or three and ve for larger parties. Odd numbers keep the board from appearing too symmetrical.

feast! 416West Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 Store Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am - 5pm Lunch Cafè Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11am - 3pm Online Ordering of Catering, Groceries & Gifts www.feastvirginia.com 434. 244.7800 Finishing touches Aboard shouldbe eye-catching. Think color, texture, patterns. No tice how the cheeses point inward, directing your eye to the other elements on the board. The rich color of the meat is complement ed by the pale hue of Esmontonian from Caromont Farm (Esmont), and Sweety Drops — pickled baby peppers in their brine — give that pop of color that captivates your attention. An assortment of small bowls, jars and cute cutlery add are, and we recommend adding a sprig of any fresh herbs leftover from your holiday roasts for a hint of greenery. A cheese board can be a great conversation piece, especially when locally-sourced with care. Matched with a glass of bubbles, it’s the perfect start, or end, to a special evening.

Nuts/fresh & dried fruit Perfect for lling in the gaps and o ering a cornucopia of wintry delights, nuts and fruit are a must to round out your board. Marcona almonds are a classic addition and pair well with almost any cheese. Dried apricots add a pop of orange, and if you have any leftover holiday baking ingredients, try incorporat ing them; golden raisins, pecans or even chocolate make wonderful accoutrements.

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