Select an assortment of precooked/cured/preserved meats such as salami, prosciutto, sausages, pates, and spreads. I am not a fan of pre-sliced packaged prosciutto, so I get mine at the deli counter at Whole Foods--it is hands down one of the better prosciuttos I've tried.
Selecting cheeses for your board is pretty easy. It's recommended to have a soft, semi soft, firm and a hard cheese. Brie is a good soft cheese, as is mozzarella (not the shredded/fake stuff) or goat cheeses. Gouda and bleu cheese are good semi-soft. Hard cheeses are aged such as parmesan and asiago, or my favorite---Santori's Rum Runner.
Spreads and jellies, fresh/dried fruits, vegetables, nuts, olives, crackers and bread all make great accompaniments to a platter.
When planning for a group of people, about 5oz of food is a good rule of thumb. Place all of your meats and accompaniments on a nice tray and enjoy!
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