Ingredients

• brie
• manchego cheese
• goat cheese
• blue cheese
• aged cheddar cheese
• baguette, sliced
• bread sticks
• dried apricots
• dried figs
• cashews
• sesame coated almonds
• pistachios
• grapes
• blackberries
• persimmons
• pomegranate seeds

Preparation

1. Arrange the large items first to anchor the platter. 

2. Chop the fruits and veggies into bite sized pieces and arrange decoratively around the board along with the remaining ingredients.

3. Contrast is key. Try to place dark foods next to light foods to add variety.