The definition of charcuterie, derived from a French phrase meaning "pork-butcher's shop," has been altered by Covid-induced isolation and culinary experimentation.
A common feature of social gatherings, the traditional platters of meats and cheeses are being transformed by at-home snack trays with novel ingredients like vegan foods.
Several chefs and caterers have embraced the trend, along with Vegan Boards’ author Kate Kasbee, who has designed 50 plant-based boards ranging from a Coconut Peanut Noodle Bowls Board and an Afternoon Tapas and Sangria Board to a Friday Happy Hour Board and a Mini Bundt Cakes Board.