A vibrant board combining fresh grapes, assorted cheeses, berries, and sweet treats for celebration.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed; about 12 per person)
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)
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and dry grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Place grapes in clusters or groups of 12 across the serving board to symbolize each month of the year.
03 - Arrange brie, manchego, and blue cheese spaced evenly around the board for visual balance.
04 - Distribute berries, orange slices, dark chocolate, almond cookies, and candied nuts into the spaces between cheeses and grapes.
05 - Place honey or fruit preserves in a small bowl with a spoon for easy serving.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers around the edges in stacks or fans.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers if desired, then serve immediately inviting guests to select their 12 grapes of fortune.
