Cheese boards, charcuterie, or cheese plates – call it what you like, these snack boards are all the rage. You’ve nibbled on these snacks at weddings, parties and holiday gatherings. I’ve even bought them from a local purveyor, Honey Plate Co. – a female-owned LA-based business. However, there’s nothing like building your own snack board, especially when they are creatively themed like the ones featured in “Once Upon a Rind in … [Read more...]
Meet Kaylee Leming, Owner of Honey Plate Co.
I discovered Honey Plate Co. on Instagram a few months ago. If you’re a fan of charcuterie, then you’ll want to check out this female-owned, San Fernando Valley-based business that makes custom charcuterie boxes in all shapes and sizes. I remember the first time I tried the Honey Mini Charcuterie Box from Honey Plate Co. My daughter and I shared this box full of yumminess one afternoon last month. The cheeses, fruit, crackers, and meats were … [Read more...]
Charcuterie From Les Trois Petits Cochons
What is charcuterie? Charcuterie (shahr-cute-uh-ree) is a French word for any prepared meats that are smoked or dry-cured. Items like salami, prosciutto, sausages, ham, pate or terrine (which is a spreadable meat) make up a charcuterie platter. You might be able to find some of these items at a deli, but to get high quality gourmet charcuterie, Les Trois Petits Cochons is your one-stop shop! Les Trois Petits Cochons began in 1975 as a … [Read more...]