BY SPECIAL REQUEST----THAT TIME OF YEAR----SOME BUDGET CHARCUTERIE BOARD OPTIONS---TECHNIQUES, TIPS AND MORE---LOCAL SHOPPING TOO

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UPDATED BY SPECIAL REQUEST----THAT TIME OF YEAR---ASSORTED HOLIDAYS!-----SOME BUDGET CHARCUTERIE BOARD OPTIONS---TECHNIQUES, TIPS AND MORE--LOCAL SHOPPING TOO--we'll keep it light and joyful (when possible!)...

AND NOW.....in no particular order...

------VIDEO: MAKING THOSE SHOT-GLASS SALAMI ROSES; a how-to from Paula Naumcheff; CLICK HERE

------VIDEO: HOW TO CUT EVERY CHEESE FROM EPICURIOUS; SEE MORE AT 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTgm36y884c

------FROM GRILLED CHEESE SOCIAL, How To Build A Beautiful Yet Cheap Cheese Board for Under $30 https://grilledcheesesocial.com/2019/02/03/cheap-cheese-plate-under-30-dollars/

------EPIC CHARCUTERIE BOARD ON A BUDGET FROM BESSIE BAKES; MORE HERE

------LOOKING FOR SOME CHEESE GUIDANCE? SECOND MOUSE CHEESE in Pleasantville is definitely an option https://www.secondmousecheese.com/

-----APPLE FARM has an outstanding selection of cured and other specialty salami and cured meat products. And BELGIOSI ITALIAN CHEESES; budget friendly and excellent; find them at Apple Farm here.

------OLIVES CAN BE PRICEY; fortunately, Goya has tasty and economical alternatives that don't skip on flavor. Check out their "tapas platter" video here.

------ JOSHUA WEISSMAN, Charcuterie boards have a tendency to be overly expensive. I’m talking about dropping between $100-$300 on a single board! And yeah, I understand the quality of food you’re buying is worth it... but we can definitely make some great choices for cheaper that ultimately taste and look the same. SEE AND READ MORE AT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oYRPD5UBPM&t=132s P.S. PLEASE NOTE: These are the correct ingredients for the Serrano Habanero Gastrique---mentioned in the video---Ingredients - 1 cup (240 ml) vinegar 1 cup (225g) sugar 1 Shallot, thinly sliced Habanero Pepper, thinly sliced Serrano Pepper, thinly sliced...

-----GLUTEN FREE CRACKER OPTIONS: NABISCO WHEAT THINS, ORIGINAL.....AND CHECK OUT THIS LIST OF GLUTEN FREE CRACKER BRANDS https://www.verywellfit.com/gluten-free-crackers-562449

AND CROTON SHOPRITE HAS AN ENTIRE AISLE DEDICATED TO GLUTEN-FREE AND RELATED PRODUCTS 

-----WE LOVE CRACKERS AND CHEDDAR WITH A DRIZZLE OF FINNEY FARM VIOLET SYRUP; AVAILABLE AT UPPER VILLAGE BLOOMS Facebook

-----GORGEOUS NATURE THEMED MADE IN THE USA CHEESE BOARDS AT FEED THE BIRDS Backyard Birding and Nature Store – Feed the Birds! (feedthebirdscroton.com)

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