We gathered together at Tonya's house and the theme was charcuterie. This came out of our love for all things Aldi. Lately the nerds of Aldi have been putting together these boards and we decided to try our hand at them. Tonya put up photos for inspiration and it seems like the most important idea is NO OPEN SPACES!! Fill that in with some nuts! Some greenery! A dried apricot!
What is charcuterie, you ask?
Charcuterie (pronounced "shahr-ku-tuh-ree") is the art of preparing and assembling cured meats and other meat products. But, many people use the term charcuterie to refer to an assortment of meats that are paired with different accompaniments, such as toast, fruit, cheese, and sauces.
Behold our creations - a delicious cocktail mixed by Mary, two charcuterie boards and a knock off dessert board, put together by me and Vivian.
Amaretto Sour
3 oz Amaretto
2 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
Diet 7-up (because Mary)
Maraschino cherries
Orange wedge
Combine Amaretto and sweet and sour mix in glass with ice. Top with 7-up. Add as many cherries as you like and garnish with orange wedge.
Overall spread.
Close up of that delicious jam...
Beautiful LEAF tray
Assorted chocolate treats and gourmet marshmallows. These were not very sweet and I think I will take Tonya's suggestion of trying those carried by Sprouts (sprouts, sprouts, sprouts). I should have filled in my empty spaces with some colorful candied cranberries or green jelly beans.
