# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed; approximately 12 per person)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 7 oz Brie cheese
05 - 5.3 oz Manchego cheese
06 - 5.3 oz Blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - 1/2 cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - 1/2 cup honey or fruit preserves
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Wash and dry the grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Position the grapes in small clusters or piles of 12 across the board to symbolize each month of the New Year.
03 - Place Brie, Manchego, and Blue cheese spaced evenly around the board for balanced visual appeal.
04 - Distribute berries, orange slices, chocolate squares, cookies, and candied nuts to fill gaps and maintain an inviting presentation.
05 - Place honey or fruit preserves in a small bowl accompanied by a spoon.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers in stacks or fans along the edges of the platter.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint sprigs and optional edible flowers for a festive touch.
08 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to select their 12 grapes for good fortune and enjoy the assortment.
