It’s embarrassing to say, but for the longest time I couldn’t pronounce the word charcuterie (or aluminum or geranium, for that matter). I could spell it and read it, but I’d look at the letters and get my tongue all tangled up trying to say it. I make one heck of a charcuterie too, so that makes it extra funny. But perfect practice makes perfect as the corrected saying goes. And as I’m writing to you today I’m saying the word charcuterie out loud each time I type it, for good measure. lol. Charcuterie boards may not be something you’d immediately think of at thrift and consignment, but I’m here to set the record straight. You can find a lot of accouterments (another tricky word) for your next charcuterie board at thrift and consignment shops if you ..
Look for Trays and Platters For Charcuterie at Thrift and Consignment
My God, do I love a good tray. I could go on and on about trays. As a matter of fact I have (see: Using Trays in Interior Design). Thrift and consignment shops are great sources for trays for your charcuterie. Look for woven, basket-like, trays, melamine trays or dress it up with something brass or silver plate. For platters, anything big enough is good enough. Pattern doesn’t matter, as you’ll only see the edge until your guests are too full to care anyway. Finally, another good get for charcuterie from thrift and consignment, that will act as a tray/platter, is a lazy Susan. I found a wine barrel top that had been converted into one and I use it as my charcuterie base most of the time.
Insider Tip: It’s never a good idea to buy a cutting board for your charcuterie from thrift or consignment UNLESS they are new in the package. Used cutting boards can harbor bacteria in the cut marks, which is definitely not good for your health.
Grab Little Bowls. They’re a Great Get
I know that most of the “styled” charcuterie boards you see online have all the various charcuterie foods sitting right next to each other. If that’s the look you’re going for, you can skip this section. But if you like a little segregation in your board (especially helpful if you want to re-containerize your leftovers) you’ll need a few bowls. Look for 3-5 small, matching or coordinated bowls for things like crackers, olives, nuts and the like. Bowls are definitely helpful with messy things as well, like mustard or perhaps fig jam? Yum!
Cocktail Plates and Napkins Are a Must From Thrift and Consignment
Once you’ve pulled your beautiful charcuterie board together, you’re, of course, going to want to serve it. Grab a cute little stack of appetizer plates (or two stacks) the next time you’re thrifting and you’ll have an attractive presentation worthy of all your efforts.New in the package cocktail napkins are also always worth grabbing at thrift and consignment stores.
And the best part is that sourcing all your charcuterie basics in this economical way will leave lots more cash for the good stuff like cheeses, meats, fruits and nuts. Those I definitely don’t want you to buy on thrift. Lol
So head over to Consignments Ltd. or your local thrift or consignment shop the next time you’re planning a charcuterie board. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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