<![CDATA[PenneyFarmsPrincess.com - Blog List - Events]]>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:46:54 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Crudités with Flowers]]>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:42:15 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/crudites-with-flowers
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Who says healthy has to be boring? This crudités board with orchids will be a showstopper at any event. And it couldn't be any easier! Seriously. Don't roll your eyes. I saw that. 

Here's your shopping list:

Celery: Cut each stalk in half or thirds depending on the size of each stalk. Leave the leaves on! They're pretty and edible.

English Cucumbers:  Slice the cucumbers into wedges

Radishes:  Use a mandolin to thinly slice the radishes, or buy them pre-sliced!

Pea Pods:  Carefully, split them in half. This takes some practice because they're delicate, but they're soooo pretty on the board.

Cauliflower:  Cut into florets or... buy them precut!

Flowers:  Venture out into the tropical rain forest and... ha! Just grab any edible or nonpoisonous flowers from the grocery store or your garden. Any flower is a beautiful addition to a board.

Dips:  I chose whipped feta and spinach artichoke dip. Again, it's ok to get a little help from the supermarket here and buy pre-made dips like these or hummus, guacamole, buffalo chicken, etc.

That's it! You can do this. Use this list to get started, or choose your favorite veggies and dips.  Get creative and have fun! 
]]><![CDATA[Taco Grazing Board]]>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:20:08 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/taco-grazing-board
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Jazz up taco night with a taco grazing board! This is how I make mine, but you can use any of your favorite taco ingredients.
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THE BOARD
Grab a big board, I use my barrel top lazy susan from @potterybarn & some small white bowls.

GIMME THE MEAT
My fav filling is carnitas so I make my super simple carnitas in the crock pot. Seasoned with mojo citrus seasoning, garlic & onions. 

TOPPINGS
Put your toppings in little bowls. A few topping ideas are:
  • shredded cheese
  • crumbled queso fresco
  • shredded iceberg lettuce
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • diced onion
  • avocado
  • Tajin chili lime seasoning
  • diced mango
  • black olives

LET’S GET FANCY
Garnish your board with fresh cilantro & lime wedges.
]]><![CDATA[Green & White Crudités]]>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:14:23 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/green-white-crudites
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Who says healthy has to be boring? Jazz up your next gathering with this show stopping green and white crudités.
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]]><![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day Grazing Board]]>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:09:02 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/st-patricks-day-grazing-board
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Find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with this St. Patrick's Day grazing board!
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]]><![CDATA[Summer Grazing Table]]>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:51:11 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/summer-grazing-table
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I had the honor of creating this beautiful summer grazing table with my friend, Corey, for the Southern Living Magazine Idea House in Amelia Island.
]]><![CDATA[Candy Grazing Board]]>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:56:25 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/candy-grazing-board
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Eat the rainbow with this colorful candy grazing board!
]]><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Grazing Board]]>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:03:21 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/valentines-day-grazing-board1400995
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Here's a little Valentine's Day grazing board inspiration for you.
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]]><![CDATA[Olive Grazing]]>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/olive-grazing
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Olive Grazing is a Northeast Florida based grazing table specialist that creates gorgeous grazing tables and boards using locally sourced ingredients.

Tell them Amber sent you! Use code OLIVEXPFP for 10% off of any grazing board, shopped board, or board package. 
]]><![CDATA[Fall Grazing Board]]>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:49:29 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/fall-grazing-board
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Ever wonder how these grazing boards are created?

Well here's a timelapse video of how I created my fall grazing board, and a complete list of all ingredients. 

Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
small pumpkins
kettle corn
honey
cranberry crackers
prosciutto
kiwi
aged gouda
pomegranate
wheat crackers
blue cheese
figs
walnuts
salami
pistachios
cranberries
manchego
honeycrisp apple
pepperoni 
sage
rosemary
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]]><![CDATA[Gator Grazing Board]]>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:41:14 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/gator-grazing-board
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Looking for a fun way to celebrate your college football team? Create a grazing board in your team colors! I made this orange and blue Gator Grazing Board for the largest outdoor cocktail party, the Florida Georgia game.

Here's a list of everything I used:
  • small pumpkin
  • english cucumber, thinly sliced & arranged into rosettes in small condiment cups
  • cauliflower
  • cuties, sliced
  • cuties, segmented
  • baby carrots
  • Lindt Lindor Dark Chocolate Truffles
  • shelled pistachios
  • blackberries
  • blueberries
  • ​basil pesto
  • gorgonzola cheese wedge
  • Ritz crackers
  • brie wheel, team logo cut out & filled with orange marmalade
  • blue corn tortillas
  • aged gouda cheese, chunked
  • cheddar cheese, cut into triangles
  • buffalo dip
  • small toy footballs
  • small Gator helmet
]]><![CDATA[Grazing Boxes]]>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/grazing-boxes
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​Here’s your shopping list & helpful tips to create the perfect picnic grazing boxes.
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]]><![CDATA[Tringali Barn]]>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/tringali-barn
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This is the Tringali Barn! 

I recently had the honor of helping a friend cater a little event for a small group at this beautiful Northeast Florida venue. It's owned by a family friend who's doing amazing things in our community.

​If you're looking for a beautiful barn venue for your next event, this is it!
]]><![CDATA[Grazing Table Tips]]>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/grazing-table-tips
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Making a grazing table can be intimidating, so I put together a few easy tips and a list of everything we used to create this beautiful spring grazing table. 

  • Use your favorite foods that you and your guests will actually eat. If you don't like it, don't put it on there! There's no need in using pickled asparagus if no one is going to eat it. Right?
  • Don't reinvent the wheel. Find photos of a grazing table you like, and try to recreate your own version of that. 
  • Create height with boxes, baskets & pedestals. I typically pull things from all over the house:  a box, a crate, a basket, or whatever I can find to add texture and height to the table. Cake plates and tiered plates work well for this too. 
  • Greenery, candles, linens, and non food decor can fill in empty spaces. Again, pull things from all over the house. Don't limit yourself to just what's in the kitchen. You can use fresh flowers, eucalyptus, fake plants (shhhhh!), candles, linens, a decorative vase, pitcher, whatever you like that compliments your grazing table.
  • It’s ok to mix and match wood tones & metals. I know, I know. It took me a bit to get over having everything so matchy matchy, but your wood tones and metals do not have to all be the same. You can use silver and gold, dark wood, and light wood. It can all tie together nicely. 
  • You don’t have to pre-slice or cut all of your cheese. If you're putting together a huge grazing table, you don't have to pre-cut your cheese. A dramatic wedge of blue cheese nestled next to a bunch of gorgeous red grapes draped over a gold pedestal can be pretty amazing. 
  • Have fun! If you're not having fun, what's the point? Am I right? And food that's prepared with love just tastes better. So put on your favorite music, dance around that kitchen, and make it happen! 
Shopping List
*I purchased everything at Costco & Publix*
  • Large Brie Wheel
  • Medium Brie Wheel
  • Honeycomb
  • Honey
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Green Seedless Grapes
  • Red Seedless Grapes
  • Large Blue Cheese Wedge, split
  • Manchego, sliced into wedges
  • 2 French Baguettes, 1 sliced
  • Alessi Thin Breadsticks
  • Mini Rosemary Croccantini®
  • 34 Degrees Rosemary Crackers
  • Sonoma Creamery Pepper Jack Crisps
  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Cauliflower Florets
  • English Cucumber, sliced thin
  • Hummus
  • Baby Dill Pickles
  • Whole Grain Mustard
  • Salami
  • Pepperoni
  • Prosciutto 
  • Salami Panino Fingers
  • Queen Olives
  • Shelled Pistacios
  • Candied Pecans
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salt
]]><![CDATA[Picnic Surprise]]>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/picnic-surprise
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I had the honor of surprising friends with a picnic to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new home, built by Providence Homes. I wanted to make it extra special for them, and not just throw out a picnic basket and blanket. So here's how I planned their perfect picnic.

I searched around the house and pulled out blankets, pillows, boxes, a small table, greenery, candles, lanterns, etc. I found 2 gray blankets, and 4 teal pillows. So I decided on a jewel tone color scheme.

Then, I set up the picnic in my living room to see how everything looked together. This took about an hour of arranging, then rearranging, taking pictures, over and over again until I had a layout that I was happy with.

When my mock up picnic set up was finished, I took a photo and saved it on my phone. This way, when it was time to set up the actual picnic, I didn't have to think about the design. I could just refer to the photo and focus on the set up.

For me, the star of the show was the purple alstroemeria flowers. They were gorgeous on the grazing board! I actually had more to use around the picnic, but I forgot them in my rush to get to the picnic site. I've found that with every event I do SOMETHING always goes wrong. The napkins aren't the right color, missing an ingredient, forgot to light the candles... it's always something. I've realized, though, no one knows but me. And nobody cares! So there's no need to stress out over every detail being absolutely perfect. Try your best, have fun, and be proud of what you created.
Grazing Board Shopping List
*I purchased everything at Costco & Publix*
I've already started planning my next picnic, and ways to make it even more special. I can't wait! 

​Cheers!
]]><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Grazing Board]]>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/valentines-day-grazing-board
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Here’s my Valentine’s Day grazing board! If you want a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s day, but don’t want to cook, put together a grazing board! It’s beautiful, delicious, and you don’t have to turn on the oven. For this board, I tried to incorporate flavors that go well together and a festive color scheme of reds and pinks.
To create the brie and pomegranate heart, just use a heart shaped cookie cutter. Make sure your brie is very cold, so it’s easier to cut. Otherwise you’ll have a gooey mess. As soon as you take it out of the refrigerator, unwrap it and use the cookie cutter to gently press out your heart shape. Once the heart shape is removed, drain your pomegranate arils and carefully spoon them in the space.

Ingredients
Here’s a list of everything I used to create this board as well as links to where I purchased them.
]]><![CDATA[Epic Grazing Table]]>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/epic-grazing-table
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My favorite partner in crime, Corey, and I created this epic grazing table for a special event in Nocatee. It was 24 feel long (3 8' tables).
]]><![CDATA[Birthday Party Grazing Table]]>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/birthday-party-grazing-table
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A colorful birthday party grazing table for my beautiful sister-in-love, Lacey! She loves balloons and lots of color, so I created this grazing table and balloon wall backdrop with some of her favorite things.
]]><![CDATA[Greek Grazing Board]]>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/greek-grazing-board
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A Greek themed grazing board with:
  • hummus
  • grape leaves
  • tabule 
  • pita
  • radishes 
  • tomatoes
  • artichokes
  • olives
  • feta
  • manchego
  • pistachios 
]]><![CDATA[Crudités]]>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/crudites
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Who says grazing boards can't be healthy? Create one using your favorite veggies! Garnish with fresh herbs and add fun dips like hummus, ranch or pesto.
]]><![CDATA[Basic Grazing Board Demo]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/basic-grazing-board-demo
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I’ve had several people ask me how to put a board together, so I created a demo. This one isn’t perfect or fancy, but it gives you a basic idea of how I put one together. Here are the things I typically include in my boards, and usually have them on hand so I can easily throw one together if someone drops by.
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Aged Gouda
This is probably my favorite cheese y’all, and if you serve it right, you can taste the little salt crystals inside. DO NOT slice this cheese. I will come over there and smack your hand if you try to make slices out of this. Take the point of a knife, insert it into the cheese near and edge and twist off a hunk of cheese. Let the cheese break apart naturally. (see demo)
 
Blue Cheese
Cause, duh, it’s delicious, and a little stinky. Any kind will do. I like to leave it in a big wedge and let a few crumbles cascade down a corner. If you don’t like the bite of blue cheese, try drizzling honey over it. If you don’t like that, leave it off. It’s your board baby! Do you!
 
Brie
Mild and creamy. I like to stack them to create some height on the board. And do you see how cute that little one is? The cutest.
 
Hard Salami
You can use any cured meat, but this is a simple easy to eat option, and most people like it.
 
Pepperoni
Another crowd pleaser. I like to use the large thin cut pepperoni that you would find on an Italian sub. You can fold them into little pepperoni flowers (also shown on demo) which gives the board a fun texture and pop of color.
 
Rosemary Crackers
Crunchy, salty, and a mild rosemary flavor.
 
Fig Raincoast Crisps
These crackers also come in cranberry and orange, but this one is my favorite. It’s delicious with the blue cheese.
 
Fresh Fruit
For this demo I used grapes, strawberries, and blueberries, but I also like to use figs, raspberries, pears, apples, and citrus.
 
Dried Fruit
Dried cherries are my go to, but I also use dried apricots, apple chips, and coconut chips. You can also use dried cranberries and raisins.
 
Go Nuts
You can use any nut you like, but I like to use shelled pistachios and seasoned almonds.
 
Sweets
Honey or honeycomb are a nice addition to any board. I also like to include some kind of jam or spread like fig or strawberry.
 
Fresh Herbs
Garnishing your board with fresh herbs gives it a finished look to fill in any empty spaces, and they smell lovely.
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]]><![CDATA[Spanish Grazing Table]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/spanish-grazing-table
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For this Spanish themed grazing table I I used ingredients like:

Manchego Cheese
Spanish Olives
Chorizo
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Tortilla Chips
Plantain Chips
Baby Bananas
Mango
​Cilantro
Cuban Cigar Boxes
]]><![CDATA[Pink Grazing Table]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/pink-grazing-table
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​This pink grazing table inspiration is perfect for a baby shower, girl's birthday party, or any pretty pink themed event!
]]><![CDATA[Edible Cheese Board]]>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/edible-cheeseboard
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Food Network recently showed us a grilled edible cheese board. Whaaaat? That's right. The entire board is edible. Beautiful AND delicious? Sign me up.

I had to try this out for myself, but I decided to put my own unique spin on it. The Food Network chefs created theirs with pizza dough, and I opted for a buttery, flaky puff pastry. After creating a board of my own, I think the Food Network chefs had it right. Pizza dough is the way to go here. The puff pastry I used was delicious, but not sturdy enough to support the cheese when eating. I also decided to bake it instead of grilling, and that worked fine for me. 
Who's going to try this edible cheese board trend with me?
]]><![CDATA[Game of Thrones Grazing Table]]>Wed, 13 May 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.penneyfarmsprincess.com/bloglist-events-grazing/game-of-thrones-grazing-table
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Winter is coming... with this Game of Thrones themed grazing table.
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