Build your board!
Follow Maegan Brown’s steps for stylish party platters
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Place serving bowls on the board first in various spots so the board feels balanced. Then place the rest of the ingredients, from largest to smallest.
2
If there are items on the board that need to be served warm, put them on last. Also, plan to put any sliced apples or pears on the board last because they tend to brown quickly.
3
Simple touches like fanning crackers around the serving bowls, drizzling hummus with olive oil and adding fresh herbs make the board all the more beautiful and inviting.
4
Keep moisture-rich ingredients like fresh-cut fruit and pickled vegetables (drained and patted dry) apart from crispy foods like crackers and nuts, so they don’t get soggy.