What does that tongue twister of a word mean anyway?
Charcuterie (shar-KOO-ta-REE) is a specific term with origins reaching as far back as 15th century France; literally translated, it means the products of a fancy pork butcher. Modern charcuterie does often include pork, but the definition has widened to reflect a dish served throughout many cultures.
Even though these fancy meat and cheese boards have been popular for hundreds of years, it has has evolved into quite a big trend in this modern era, likely because it hasn’t got a lot of marketing or exposure until more recent times. And lucky for us all, all things point to it being here to stay. We have procured some great products, some directly from Italy, for your customized charcuterie board.
Now if you want to one up your charcuterie game, you need to check this out: https://nationalpost.com/life/food/forget-gingerbread-houses-the-new-trend-is-charcuterie-chalets-and-meat-mansions.
Beats my childhood gingerbread house!
