A little sweet and a little spice.

November 24, 2020

A little sweet and a little spice. . Thanksgiving is all about family. And this board represents exactly that. No family is perfect. We have our ups and we have our downs. It’s not all sweet... there’s got to be some spice too, no? . So this Thanksgiving, while you are cooking up a storm and the kids are playing some tic-tac-toe or watching the parade... a board like this one is perfect to snack on. . Starting from the top, going clockwise: Spiced cashews, burrata topped with sun dried tomatoes and dry Italian spices, snacking pepperoni & salami, petite toasts, almonds, Gouda wedges, water crackers, dried apricots, Comte wedge, pistachios and grapes! . Center showstopper - Maple syrup poached pear atop glazed walnuts and cranberries: For the pear - Stove top, simmer the pear in water and maple syrup for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft. For the walnuts - In a pan, caramelize a couple spoons of sugar in some butter and toss in walnuts and dried cranberries until coated well. . Snack away on this plated expression as you give some extra hugs to your loved ones. And don’t forget to say a prayer for the many families who will have some empty seats at their Thanksgiving table this year. . Make it. Share it. Tag it #platedexpressions . . . . #cheeseboard #cheeseboardsofinstagram #thanksgiving #thanksgivingcheeseboard #sweetandsavory #sweetandspicy #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgiving2020 #holidayseason #holidays #cheeseplatter #foodphotography #foodphoto #flatlaytoday #produceisbeautifulproject #fruitsandnuts #thrivemags #raw_featuremyfood #raw_foodie #recipesthatwork #easyrecipes #easysnack #healthy #onourcreativetable #cuisine_creations #cuisine_captures #artofplating #foodstyling #familytime