Charcuterie is one of those endlessly adaptable party tricks that works for any occasion.
Often, charcuterie boards are built around crackers and a variety of cheeses and meats like prosciutto and salami. Other elements, such as fruits, nuts and chocolates, play with the richness of the cheeses on the board — usually a mix of more mild, palatable cheeses like Cheddar, Gouda and Brie, and more pungent options like goat cheese or camembert.
Sounds simple, right? Charcuterie brings us back to the days of cheese and cracker snacks; of sneaking a piece of chocolate before dinner. Grazing is a fun way to eat if you’re a party guest — but if you’re the host, the prospect of building the perfect charcuterie board can be overwhelming.
Fortunately, Lafayette is home to a charcuterie shop that takes the guesswork out of picking the best cheeses and small bites for your occasion. Graze Acadiana has been in business since 2019, and it’s a one-stop shop for ready-made charcuterie, high-end olive oil, serving platters, and other hosting items to make your evening a little easier and more special — like a pre-packaged olive oil and herb mix for dipping warm bites of bread, restaurant-style…