Tips for Creating a Fall Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board is a fun way to try different cheeses, meats, fresh fruit and incorporate fall flavors. I’ve made a charcuterie board similar to this one for Thanksgiving and it’s definitely a crowd pleaser. I usually pick up most of my charcuterie board items at Trader Joe’s because I love their selection of cheeses and fall inspired items like the pumpkin and cranberry crackers. But you can also find some great items locally at Martha’s Vineyard, Aperitivo, Art of the Table, The Cheese Lady.

Tips & Tricks

Pick your cheeses – Use a mix of different flavors & textures.
Think about fall colors – I used a lot of orange and red colors to incorporate the fall season.
Use a variety of meats – I’m a vegetarian, but I used a couple of Cory’s favorites for this board like prosciutto and salami.
Add fall elements – I used this pumpkin serving dish to hold olives, and fresh artichokes for a little texture. You could also use mini pumpkins or mini gourds on your charcuterie board.
Try an assortment of crackers – Get a variety of crackers with some fall flavors that pair well with the cheeses. Like I said above, the pumpkin and cranberry crackers from Trader Joe’s are amazing. I also included my famous pretzel bites on this charcuterie board.
Add fresh elements – Grapes, dried fruit, artichokes, olives, and figs are great options.