Get ready to spice up your Thanksgiving spread with a dash of DIY flair! The “Make Your Own Charcuterie & Cheese Board – Thanksgiving Edition!” event is coming to Plymouth, Michigan, and it’s bound to be a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. This delightful workshop is featured in our Thanksgiving Guide 2024, so you know it’s going to be good!
When and Where?
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST. The event will occur at Stella’s Black Dog Tavern, 860 Fralick Street, Plymouth, MI 48170. Plymouth is a charming city in Wayne County, about 30 minutes west of Detroit. So, if you’re in the area or fancy a short road trip, this is the perfect excuse to visit!
What’s the Big Deal?
Charcuterie boards are the rock stars of appetizers. They’re fancy, tasty, and make you look like you’ve got your life together. But if you’ve ever tried to make one yourself, you know it can be trickier than it looks. That’s where Dorothy Ostendorf comes in.
Dorothy, the mastermind behind this event, is ready to guide you through the art of charcuterie board creation. She will not just show you how to slap some cheese and meat on a board. Oh no, she will help you craft a masterpiece that’ll have your Thanksgiving guests thinking you’ve secretly enrolled in culinary school.
What’s Included?
For the price of $71 (because apparently, that extra dollar makes all the difference), you’ll get:
- A board to keep and take home (no need to sneak it into your purse)
- A selection of cheeses from DeVries in Detroit (fancy, right?)
- An array of cured meats (because what’s a charcuterie board without some fancy salami?)
- Various accompaniments (those little extras that make you look like you know what you’re doing)
- A glass of wine (because cheese-making is thirsty work)
The Cheese, Please!
Dorothy isn’t messing around with the cheese selection. She’s bringing in the big guns from DeVries in Detroit. This isn’t your average supermarket cheddar, folks. We’re talking about the kind of cheese that makes you want to cancel your plans and spend the evening with a wheel of brie and a good book.
Meat and Greet
What’s a charcuterie board without some top-notch cured meats? Dorothy’s got you covered with a selection that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. From prosciutto to salami, you’ll learn how to arrange these meaty morsels for maximum visual and gastronomic impact.
The Supporting Cast
A great charcuterie board is more than just cheese and meat. It’s about the little extras that tie everything together. Dorothy will introduce you to a world of accompaniments that’ll take your board from “meh” to “magnificent.” We’re talking olives, nuts, fruits, and maybe some fancy mustard or honey. It’s like accessorizing, but for food.
Wine Not?
Because no cheese experience is complete without a good glass of wine, Dorothy will share one of her favorites with each guest. It’s like a grown-up version of show-and-tell, but with alcohol. You’ll learn which wines pair best with different cheeses and meats, making you the go-to wine and cheese expert at your next gathering.
Size Matters
The finished board you’ll create will comfortably serve 4-6 people as a hearty appetizer. That’s enough to impress your in-laws or keep everything to yourself while binge-watching your favorite Thanksgiving movies. We won’t judge.
Why You Should Go
- Skill Building: Learn a new party trick that doesn’t involve balancing spoons on your nose.
- Taste Testing: Sample delicious cheeses and meats under the guise of “learning.”
- Wine: Need we say more?
- Thanksgiving Prep: Get ahead with a ready-made appetizer for your holiday gathering.
- Bragging Rights: Casually mention your “charcuterie workshop” at your next social gathering and watch the impressed looks roll in.
The Fine Print
If you like to keep your options open, you’ll be happy to know that refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. However, Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable because, apparently, they need to eat, too.
So, this event is for you whether you’re a cheese connoisseur, a meat enthusiast, or just someone who likes to play with their food. Come join Dorothy at Stella’s Black Dog Tavern and learn how to create a charcuterie board to make your grandmother’s famous stuffing look like amateur hour. Your Thanksgiving guests will thank you, and you’ll have a new skill to show off at parties. It’s a win-win situation with cheese on top!
Sources: eventbrite.com, allevents.in
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