Upgrade Your Charcuterie Board with Colourful Edibles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Colour plays a huge role in food presentation, the more colour and dimension you add, the better it looks. Nature gives us so many colours, textures and shapes to play with. How you present them is the difference between pure eye candy and a divided deli tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accent with fruit, berries, a variety of breads (some seeded, some dark rye). Play with colourful condiments or pickles. Try mango chutney on a cheese platter alongside a good caponata with cheese. Accent with gherkins or caper berries on a tray of smoked salmon, punctuated by rolled balls of cream cheese dusted with dill, thin slices of purple onion and cool cucumber for contrast and flavour. Add contrast of colour and texture with edible petals and leaves. Try microgreens, pansies, nasturtiums or edible varieties of begonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever possible we break down larger items into bite sized pieces. This makes for easier nibbling, and allows guests to consume small amounts while still carrying on conversation. Our rule of thumb is one to two bites, maximum. We cube or break cheese and peel, cut or slice products as needed, then layer items to fill the space we\u2019re working with. This allows for easy access to a variety of ingredients and helps to keep a tray looking fresh and full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The same principle applies to any platter, alternating between varieties of similar goods and grouping items adds symmetry and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As industry professionals we spend a great deal of time sourcing quality. Some of our current favorites can be easily found or at your favorite deli counter. Ask about their selection of Ontario and Quebec cheeses, which are truly outstanding. (We always vary by age and include at least one goat or sheep milk cheese for variety.) A trip to Ottawa\u2019s Seed to Sausage store on Gladstone is a great stop for cured and smoked meat products (some of which we stock our shelves). La Bottega Nicastro is packed with European temptation as well as local artisanal product. (Beware the olive bar!) And we never tire of the exotic produce and the selection of ready-to-go products at T & T Supermarket or the MidEast Food Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Never skimp on quality and when it comes to making a great platter \u2013 more is more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In our line of work we\u2019re constantly on the lookout for great ideas in pairing and platting. Try a quick Google image search or spend a little time on Pinterest or Instagram and mark your favorites for future entertaining reference. Your next foodie inspiration could be just a click away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Epicuria’s catering menu<\/a> features a selection of delicious, artisanal platters. Choose from cheese, charcuterie, dips, fish and crudites for the ultimate party spread! Our Ottawa catering menu was carefully curated to include only the most crowd-pleasing items. Shop our ready to serve catering menu here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n One of the biggest trends in food entertaining is the continuing evolution of platters and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[27,16,17,28],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Catering](\"https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5944.jpg\")
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Sourcing Quality, Local Ingredients in Ottawa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Platter Inspiration \u2014<\/span> Ideas Abound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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