A colorful board combining grapes, cheeses, sweets, and crackers for an elegant celebration spread.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 7 oz brie cheese
05 - 5.3 oz manchego cheese
06 - 5.3 oz blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - ½ cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - ½ cup honey or fruit preserves
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry the grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Arrange the grapes in small clusters or piles of 12 across the board to symbolize each month of the New Year.
03 - Space the cheeses evenly around the board for an appealing layout.
04 - Fill the empty spaces with berries, orange slices, chocolate squares, almond cookies, and candied nuts.
05 - Place honey or fruit preserves in a small bowl accompanied by a spoon.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers in stacks or fans along the board edges.
07 - Top with fresh mint sprigs and optionally edible flowers to enhance presentation.
08 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to pick their 12 grapes of fortune and enjoy the variety.
