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Grazing Table Tips

4/29/2021

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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
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Picnic Surprise

4/19/2021

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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*
  • Large Brie Wheel
  • Baby Brie Wheel
  • Honeycomb
  • Dragon Fruit
  • Strawberries
  • Kiwi
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
  • Aged Gouda
  • Red Seedless Grapes
  • Manchego, sliced into wedges
  • Mini Rosemary Croccantini®
  • 34 Degrees Rosemary Crackers
  • Salami
  • Pepperoni
  • Shelled Pistachios
  • Purple Alstroemerias 

I've already started planning my next picnic, and ways to make it even more special. I can't wait! 

​Cheers!
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