With the upcoming release of the COAST Collection Grazing Boards, I notice my focus has shifted toward what makes me happiest: simple, beautiful moments at home. Simplicity is a major factor for me, and I realize the convenience of being close to home makes those cherished moments even better. We can all agree that decorating a grazing board with a delicious smattering of snacks and goodies is a delightfully rewarding way to relax after a long day working.
Are you intimidated by the art of choosing the perfect combination of salty and sweet foods? Don’t worry, I’ve got you! Here is the full experience: Charcuterie Board 101, a la Trader Joe’s style!
Not only did I name some of my personal Trader Joe's faves, but I also asked my Instagram followers for their must-haves, and boy did you all answer! Trader Joe’s has some amazing goodies that I didn't even know about until now! Here's your direct access to the best of the best:
Crackers
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Bite Size Everything Crackers
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Cauliflower Thins for the Gluten-Free crowd; think pita bread… but not
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Everything but the Gluten Crackers
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Fig & Olive Crisps -- I dream of these
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Parmesan Crisps
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Pita Bite Crackers -- Multigrain & With Sea Salt
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Raisin Rosemary Crisps
Dips & Spreads
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Artichoke & Jalapeño Dip
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Bruschetta Dip -- perfect with the Parmesan Crisps
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Chocolate Hummus -- you heard it here first!
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Everything but the Bagel Dip -- they got SO much love
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Fig Jam or Fig Butter
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Pepper Jelly -- I didn’t know this was a thing, but boy am I glad it is, especially w cream cheese on a cracker…. Just, trust me.
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Roasted Garlic Hummus
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Romesco Dip
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Three Layer Hummus
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Vegan Ranch Dip
Cheese
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Blueberry Vanilla Chèvre Goat Cheese -- you all went crazy for this!
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Dutch Red Wax Gouda
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Marin French Cheese - Petite Breakfast Fresh Brie -- perfect size for date night
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Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper
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Truffle Brie
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Unexpected Cheddar got a special shoutout, though I can’t even count how many of you screamed CHEESE at me in your IG story response!
Meats
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Columbus Dry Salami in stick form… salami form? You know what I mean.
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Columbus Peppered Salami pre-sliced… yes Columbus is on here twice for a reason. Pic for reference cuz Columbus is just that good.
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Smoked Sockeye Salmon -- TRUST ME… this with some mustard on crackers. OMG!
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Honestly, you can’t go wrong here…
Nuts, Olives, and Garnishes
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Candied Pecans
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Dates -- cut them up or leave them whole, just watch for pits!
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Dried Apricots -- an easy fruit option to balance cheese or dips
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Dried Pitted Tart Montmorency Cherries
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Grapes -- simple, plentiful, and the ‘Champagne’ variety are tiny & super cute on a board
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Just a Handful: Pitted Kalamata & Manzanilla Olives - perfect little travel packets for a no-mess travel experience when you assemble your board outside your home
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Marcona Almonds: Truffle or with Rosemary
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Marinated Artichoke Hearts
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Marinated Olive Duo -- these have pits but are super tasty
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Sweet & Spicy Pecans
Bites
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Mushroom & Black Truffle Flatbread
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Pastry Bites with Feta Cheese & Carmelized Onions -- you spoke, I tried, and now I BELIEVE!
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Pastry Pups -- yes I’m addicted to these little hotdogs in a blanket…
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Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets -- one for you, two for me….
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Tarte au Brie et aux Tomates -- French for “thin crust pizza with brie and tomatoes” but universal for “delicious”
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Taste d’Alsace French Style Flatbread w/ Ham, Carmelized Onions, & Gruyere Cheese
Sweets
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Hold the Cone Mini Ice Cream Cones: Chocolate, Vanilla & Chocolate Chip
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Joe-Joe’s… ALL the options: Vanilla, Chocolate, Gluten Free, Neapolitan, & Slim
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Lacey’s Cookies - Dark Chocolate Almond or Macadamia
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Milk & Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
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Mini Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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New York Cheesecake with fresh blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
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Sublime (um yes) Ice Cream Sandwiches. Def a top 5 favorite of mine to whip out on girl's wine night.
Bevvies
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Sparking Italian Blood Orange Soda
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Sparkling Lemonade
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Sparkling Strawberry Juice
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Sparkling Watermelon Juice
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Clearly we have a theme of bubbles...
