Charcuterie Garden
Some lunches call for a celebration – a birthday celebration, to be precise. These lunches arrive at the table looking like a tiny edible landscape: playful, abundant, and made with someone you love in mind. Today, for my husband’s birthday, I built a Charcuterie Garden , and honestly, it might be one of my favorite creations yet. We both adore charcuterie. Truly, who doesn’t enjoy a beautiful selection of meats, cheeses, veggies, fruit, nuts, and more? A charcuterie tray is my very favorite meal, and I eat a version of it every single night. But this time, I wanted something whimsical. Something sculptural. Something that felt like a birthday bouquet you could eat. 🌸 Salami Roses in Full Bloom The centerpiece of the garden was a trio of salami roses , each one filled with creamy Boursin and tucked with sweet‑and‑spicy mini peppers. They looked like blossoms just beginning to unfurl: soft petals of cured meat wrapped around a fragrant, herbed center. 🪴 The Flo...
