Let the Festivities Begin!

You guys, there's only one week left until Thanks Giving!!  I know this time of year can be very stressful.  Regardless of whether you are hosting or not, this is a busy time of year.  Between parent teacher conferences, minimum days, vacations... it's a lot.  And don't even get me started on my personal stress... buying a home at the holidays, man, does that add stress.

So, I'm here to day to offer a very easy suggestion for entertaining, or dinner or last minute company... really anything that requires you to feed someone.  A cheese or appetizer board.  That's right!  So simple, so easy and if you do a little shopping ahead of time, so perfect for that last minute entertaining that we all seem to do this time of year!

Here are my rules for an appetizer board.  First off, don't stress!  All you need is 1-2 types of cheese, a can or jar of something pickled, a spread of some sort, fresh fruit or veg and some crackers or bread. 

If you grab a can of olives or jar of marinated artichokes next time your at Trader Joe's, some grapes, figs, or even cherry tomatoes, a box of crackers and some cheese your almost done!  I happen to have an herb garden and usually grab some sage or basil for added greenery, but you could easily use grape leaves or no leaves at all!  And don't forget to grab a bottle or two of bubbly or your favorite wine.  Entertaining should be fun, and if you go with a quick appetizer board with wine, no one will be disappointed!