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.