One of our favourite lunches to serve company after a long drive is a Charcuterie. It’s casual and everyone gets lots to sample. The beauty of a charcuterie board are the endless options, depending on what is appealing at the market. The time of day may influence the style of board and what you put on it.
Charcuterie for Lunch
Technically, “Charcuterie” is a French method of cooking prepared meats such as sausages, cured meats, pates and terrines to name just a few. Pate has a finer texture than a terrine, which is generally more chopped in texture.
Last summer we visited one of our favorite winery restaurants, Old Vines Restaurant at Quail’s Gate in West Kelowna. A shout to them for a Charcuterie on the Children’s menu. Now, we often let the girls build their own little board, including fruit and vegetables of their choice.
Ingredients
- Bread and or crackers
- Pate if available
- Specialty cheeses
- Cured meats
- Olives
- Pickles
- Feta stuffed peppers
- Fig jam or Lavender jelly
- Vegetables
- Lettuce
- Seasonal fruit or berries
- Nuts or seeds
- Candied fruit
- Various styles of mustards
Instructions
Tuck everything onto a board and serve. CHO will depend on products you purchase and take on your plate!
