Anniversary Heirloom Arrangement (Printable)

A heartfelt board featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts arranged for meaningful celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 2.1 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 2.1 oz brie, sliced

→ Meats

03 - 2.1 oz prosciutto, folded
04 - 2.1 oz smoked turkey, rolled

→ Fruits

05 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, halved
06 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes
07 - 1/4 cup dried apricots

→ Nuts & Chocolates

08 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds
09 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate squares

→ Accompaniments

10 - 1/4 cup fig jam
11 - 1/2 cup assorted crackers
12 - Fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Select a large wooden board or platter and set it as the base for the arrangement, placing small labeled tags beside each ingredient to denote their symbolic meanings.
02 - Place the aged cheddar and brie in one section, and the prosciutto and smoked turkey in another, ensuring clear separation and accompanying labels.
03 - Position the fresh strawberries, seedless grapes, and dried apricots in small clustered groups, each with a descriptive label referencing their symbolic value.
04 - Fill small bowls or designated spaces with roasted almonds and dark chocolate squares, labeling them to reflect their joyful symbolism.
05 - Place fig jam into a small ramekin and arrange the assorted crackers nearby for easy access.
06 - Use fresh rosemary and thyme to garnish various sections, enhancing both aroma and visual appeal.
07 - Offer the arrangement to your celebrants, sharing the heartfelt stories behind each ingredient while enjoying together.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms a simple board into a deeply personal love letter, making every bite meaningful instead of just tasty.
  • Zero cooking required means you can focus entirely on the creative, sentimental part—the storytelling.
  • Guests are naturally drawn into conversation, creating memories around the memories you've already packaged into food.
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  • Arrange this board no more than 2 hours before serving—the longer it sits, the more the cheeses can dry out and the fruits can weep. I learned this the hard way at our first attempt, when the brie turned from creamy to chalky.
  • Label your ingredients in advance, not during assembly. There's nothing worse than hunting for a pen when you're in the middle of creating something beautiful. I now handwrite my labels the night before and keep them tucked safely nearby.
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  • Arrange ingredients in a spiral or segmented pattern that guides the eye naturally across the board—it feels intentional and beautiful rather than randomly scattered.
  • Always taste your components just before serving to make sure nothing has gone off or changed flavor; a quick quality check ensures the board tastes as thoughtful as it looks.
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