Building A Charcuterie Board Made Easy
Bella Breakdown Nothing says 2019 hosting like a beautifully designed charcuterie board. Truly just an elevated Lunchable, a well-made charcuterie is a perfect anchor for dinner parties and cocktail hours as it draws a crowd into munch and chitchat. Assembling one can be somewhat daunting though—which crackers should be next to which cheeses, which dried fruits will be accompanying these spiced nuts, and do olives really need to be involved? We’re here to help. For starters, make sure you have a flat (no rounded edges or lips) board is crucial to properly fit everything and prevent falling cured meats....
The Secret to a Perfect Charcuterie Plate
Bella Breakdown Chef Justin Severino from one of this year’s best new restaurants, Morcilla, tells us why he was inspired to open a Spanish restaurant in the Steel City and how to put together a delicious plate of charcuterie. Taking inspiration from his grandfather who was a butcher, Severino makes his own salami at his restaurant in Pittsburgh. After combining all the meats and spices together, the salami stays in a hot, humid chamber for eight hours or until the proper pH is reached. Slice the meats thinly and display them beautifully on a platter along with some Marcona...
