Charcuterie Board Buiding Workshop with award winning stylist and cooking instructor, Karen Michela

INTRODUCING OUR NEW CHARCUTERIE BOARD BUILDING CLASSES –

HOSTED BY AWARD WINNING STYLIST AND COOKING INSTRUCTOR KAREN MICHELA

Get ready to embrace the Autumn Season with our Fall Charcuterie Board Building Class.

As the crisp autumn air rolls in, gatherings shift indoors around cozy tables. Elevate your hosting game this season with our Hands-On Autumn Charcuterie Masterclass.

This is a fully immersive, sensory culinary experience. You will roll up your sleeves and design a stunning, fall-inspired grazing board from scratch.

Guided by Karen Parziale, an award-winning stylist / interior designer and cooking instructor, you will learn the design principles, flavor profiles, and styling tricks required to turn simple ingredients into a stunning seasonal masterpiece. We’ll talk flavor pairings, structural styling, and how to weave in those rich, cozy fall textures. Additionally, there will be detailed tasting notes on charcuterie board ingredients.

Karen will also discuss The Art of the Fall Tablescape. Whether you’re prepping for Thanksgiving dinner or just want to elevate your autumn gatherings, Karen will teach you how to create a stunning Thanksgiving table masterpiece with beautiful and inexpensive decor.

What You Will Learn:

• The Autumn Palette: How to select and pair cheeses, meats, and seasonal accoutrements (like pumpkin butter, fresh figs, and candied pecans) that celebrate fall flavors.

• Structural Styling: The secret to creating beautiful salami rivers, prosciutto ribbons, and eye-catching cheese pyramids.

• The Rule of Threes: How to balance colors, textures, and heights so your board looks balanced and professional.

Where: The Riverside Café. 425 1st Avenue, Manasquan, NJ

When: Sunday, November 22, 1- 3 p.m.

Cost: $50

Your ticket includes:

• All ingredients and supplies • Step-by-step instruction • Your own personal mini charcuterie board to take home. Hot apple cider, pumpkin spice cookies and gourmet coffees will be served.

Tickets are nonrefundable due to advance ingredient purchases and reserved spots. To register and book your "spot" please reply to Karen at 201-927-8536 or by email - ParzialeKaren@gmail.com.

Deadline to book your seat is by November 18. Payment due in full via Venmo or Zelle.