New Years table decoration – snack board

“The culture of snacks in Lithuania is really changing. Before the snack was cut into sausage or a tastier ham, pickled cucumber or olives were placed alongside. Recently, gourmet snack tables have been prepared more and more often: various cheeses, fruits, berries, spreads are combined, we try to serve them attractively, we look for new combinations of flavors. I have no doubt that this year, when we all gather at home on New Year’s Eve, their king at our table, without giving in to the main festive dishes, ”says Vilma Juodkazienė, food expert at the Iki retail chain.

With the right choice of products, the snack board will captivate both traditional and sweet tastes. In addition, this way of serving snacks is very fun, and the products and their quantity are easy to choose according to the number of family members and the personal needs of each one. It is not difficult to make a snack table; Most of the time, the selected products should only be cut and placed well on the chosen surface: wooden kitchen tables, more festive trays, or multi-story stands that are used in the home.

Blogger Amelija Kuzmarskė also claims that a snack table is a great option when you want to create a home vacation quickly, simply, and effectively.

“Although at first glance such a serving of snacks seems simple, it takes a bit of that strategy to complete the snack board. Beautifully served snacks create the impression of elegance, so for me it is not an everyday option, but a great occasional snack option, ”says Amelia.

If your imagination runs out, Amelia reveals a list of ingredients for her holiday snack board. When creating such a board, A. Kuzmarskė follows five rules. She argues that for a balanced flavor, something salty, like cheese, olives, should appear on the board; something sour: kiwis, dried cranberries. There should also be crunchy sandwiches that go well with the spreads and decorate the table: cookies, nuts. Also, do not forget about the sweet option – jam, honey. And finally add something refreshing: grapes, pears, or blueberries.

“By following these rules, you will create a real variety of flavors and can enjoy it while waiting for midnight. I think this board will definitely leave an impression in your home, after all it creates a true celebration of image and taste, “smiles A. Kuzmarskė.

Here are some tricks for creating a glamorous snack board:

If you don’t have a nice board or a nice big plate, don’t worry. A prettier baking dish or other large plate is perfect for snacks; just cover it with greaseproof paper or festive napkins and put the goods out boldly.

Use a variety of small jars to add ingredients – small bowls are perfect for olives, berries, or spreads, sauces. It is equally important not to forget the toothpicks or dessert forks and napkins to make eating more comfortable.

Lightly repaint produce before cutting or placing in bowls. Place unwrapped produce on the snack board. Place the most space consuming snacks first, followed by the smallest. This will ensure that you haven’t forgotten anything and make sure that everything fits.

Among the largest snacks, the remaining free space will be filled as best as possible with nuts, grapes or fresh herbs – rosemary, basil or others. Use your imagination and create the most beautiful combination.

The most important thing is not to forget to improvise when preparing a snack board and trust the sensation of which products you will like the most to enjoy on a festive evening.