Weighing Out Cheese and Charcuterie | Board Basics

Today we are talking about portions!
This is just a general guideline that I follow for my business. Obviously if you want more Charcuterie, go for it!
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[@DaughterofDiogenes]

I just wanted to come and tell you thank you so very much for your videos!! I just started doing charcuterie boards and tables and I would not have been able to do it without your content! I am getting so much MORE business now thanks to you❤❤❤❤❤

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

You are so welcome!

[@ewanmee9877]

Probably the most useful information in the many clever and delicious videos out there.

[@shannonrobertson7212]

That's a great way to picture it! Thanks for the breakdown!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

You bet!

[@zeldaeleanore3684]

Hi! Where I'm from, cheese boards are not a thing at all, but I love it, so I DIY it for my family and myself sometimes. What I love about your videos is that, when you discuss a topic, you cover every angle or perspective imaginable. It helps a lot. Thank you. I love your videos. It's great to simply watch them, even if I don't do anything.

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words.

[@BeckaMarieDill]

This was awesome! I know demographics vary by location, but I would love to know your cost vs retail cost on this box.

[@curstandye7139]

Thank you so much for doing this! I was struggling with portion size for pricing. Thank you!

[@Helen-Hogan]

I love your videos❣️ Those are good portions for each plate. Definitely would be filling for me. 😋

[@eevoliss]

This video was awesome, thank you so much! I’ve always loved eating charcuterie boards and figured why not start selling them 🤔 your video was super helpful! And your picnic box looked *chefs kiss* amazingg.

[@sarahhoover3941]

I love your boards and presentation. Mr. Murr is adorable.

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thanks so much! He is such a ham.

[@DaughterofDiogenes]

Omg I am so happy I found your channel ! Thank you so much for being so thorough. I am doing a grazing table for an event this weekend and I was starting to freak out. I am feeling so much better now!!😊

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Hope it went well!

[@jjt1309]

Thank you again!! You're videos are so helpful. You're awesome! Keep them coming! Congrats on the new puppy ☺️

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you so much!

[@staceyvaas1210]

This is helpful. Thank you 😊. Your pup is adorable!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you! 😊

[@melymelaki8878]

Thank you for invaluable tips and advice.

[@sickofsnow1506]

Thank you so much for the charcuterie videos. These have been so helpful as I’m doing one for my granddaughters shower. 😘

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck!

[@alexissmith8770]

This was so much help I have a small business and trouble portioning what really enough. Would love to see more business video as well!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you! Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@TourNv]

Learned a ton from you just now!! Thank you! I love your puppy 🐶 so cute 😊

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

haha thank you!

[@victoriaramesdorfer-camach2760]

That little yawn from the puppy omg so cute

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

He is so sweet lol

[@michelleiamcroft966]

Perfect ❤

[@cherylheard1969]

Your puppy is adorable!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you!

[@sallysanchez8354]

Hola! Nueva seguidora. Me encanta tu contenido, gracias por las explicaciones, muy claras y útiles 🥰🤗👏👏

[@bethwinn754]

Great informative video, and your puppy is sooooo adorable!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you so much!

[@bethwinn754]

@@figbleucharcuterie9916 ❤

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Sam! Mr. Murr is adorable! I appreciate you showing the items on the plates. I had no idea that you would get that much with the portions. This was so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@concenmariribeiro1468]

Great explanation! Thanks😊

[@nikkithomas9049]

Hi New Subbie here❤nice presentation and huggles at your sweet little fur baby

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@debinlbc]

Thank you for this! So to clarify, the 5 oz for everything else means that everything else TOGETHER weighs 5 oz. Not 5 oz grapes 5 oz nuts etc…so each person gets 2.5 ounce each of extras ?

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Good question! Yes, in total!

[@analisagonzalez6067]

Great video! How long would you say the boxes stay good for if refrigerated? Where did you get your liner ?

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

This is me being cautious, but I only recommend 1 day. But technically I suppose 3-4 days. But I would not recommend. I prefer everything to be fresh.

[@LOL-dm5oi]

Great video !!!

[@FoodnFunGirl]

Thanks so much for your easy to follow videos! After watching your three videos on portion size, cheese slicing and folding meat, gave me the confidence to start making my own mini charcuterie boxes. I made my first boxes yesterday for gifts using the rule of thumb 2 ounces of meat and 4 ounces of cheese per box since they were meant for one person. But it didn’t look like there was a lot of meat and cheese in the pastry boxes. Can you recommend or make a video on what cheeses to use and how to organize a charcuterie box? I tried with different styles and the one with the Rose looked the best in my opinion but 2 ounces of meat isn’t a lot to work with in a box. Thanks in advance!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

What size box did you use? for my personal size, I would recommend a 4x4 or 6x6

[@denia1422]

Thank you ! This was fantastic!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bycardiah]

Hi, love the videos. Where do you get the boxes? Thanks for the info

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thanks so much! Amazon.

[@maryjanefominyen7070]

Mr mere is so cutttteeee☺☺☺☺

[@irenapoe7858]

Thankyou, you are wonderful and your cute Mr. mir

[@cindywilliams3542]

Great video, super cute baybee thanks

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you 🤗

[@barbaralhebel9236]

Where do you source the cheese thats made with wine? Were a winery in Isaho and id love to try some?

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

I would search local artisan cheese makers near you. But otherwise, most grocery stores carry the bellovitano. Or you can get a similar one from trader joes

[@maryjv915]

Hi.. Thanks so much! Is that parchment paper you are using? Also, what if the client wants to buy them and hand them out a day or two later. Will the crackers stay fresh? That is my main concern. Crackers in a refrigerator don't give me the warm and fuzzy feeling. Thank so much!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Hi! Yes, parchment paper. No, I always tell my customers that my picnic boxes are meant to be consumed same day. I don't like crackers in the fridge either!

[@maryjv915]

@@figbleucharcuterie9916 Yes, I need to get creative because I don't like the crackers in the fridge. It stresses me out. You are amazing!!! Thank you!

[@stephaniepolka5335]

What would your oz of cheese and meat be for appetizer size per person?

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

I typically like to go with the fan favorites, salami and a good cheddar

[@ttbaby3697]

how much do you charge for the box? Congrats !!

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

I charge $60+tax

[@shirls02f52]

His adorable, great video 🥀🥀🥀

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Thank you 🤗

[@maryjv915]

Do you think I can use Christmas decorative wax/parchment paper for my craft boxes? Does this help the charcuterie not get bad?

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

I think so? I use it because the box will absorb moisture from the cheese and meat. Its just nice to have a protective layer

[@maryjv915]

@@figbleucharcuterie9916 Thank you so much!!!

[@Rimsha-sc7et]

Is it safe to eat raw meat there in the box?I really want to start this business in India.. But the meat part is really holding me back, and I'm looking for something more suitable for the Indian palate..

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

You should do it and make it vegetarian! Or you can always only use a specific meat.

[@toms4020]

Where do you buy those boxes

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

amazon!

[@feedtheheart_]

Great video!!! Do you use a scale?

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Yes I do! I was going to include it in my video, but the plates were to large!

[@terihouser]

Where can we find the Wild Witch 2 oz Jams?

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Here is her website! www.wildwitchpreserves.com/

[@eddiejeffers2783]

I need help with pricing

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

Hi! I touch on pricing a lot in my New q&a video!

[@eddiejeffers2783]

@@figbleucharcuterie9916 I do not see the video

[@gretch3n0913]

My struggle is not knowing how much to charge people for this

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

A simple price estimate is to take the total is cost you and multiply it by 3 ( or 4 in some cases)

[@TonyellevilleTemple]

You are so cute🥰🥰

[@figbleucharcuterie9916]

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