Writing Prompt Response
Imaginary Vegan Charcuterie
An afternoon of Pleasant Picnicking
I’m a fan of the picnic lunch. As much as I love sandwiches, I also love picnics that are made up of a wider selection of small bites.
It’s such a pleasure to plan out a series of treats to eat away from home. While I know that the charcuterie board traditionally includes meat, I like to be creative and find vegan alternatives to these finger-foods for grownups.
My imaginary picnic begins with choosing a variety of lightweight containers for all the different foods. In reality, I have plain containers made of clear glass or plastic, some with special compartments for dips, etc. For my imaginary picnic, I’d have cute containers from a store like Daiso, printed with cats or smiling polar bears or maybe cartoon sloths relaxing on checkerboard picnic blankets.
So instead of setting up a charcuterie board, I would set up a series of containers for the picnic I’m hosting. Each container would have its own little treats, starting with the classics like cut-up fruits and vegetables, and dips like plant-based yogurt for the fruit and hummus for the veggies. It’s also nice to have some crackers, or maybe sliced bread or small rolls.
