There’s something about a charcuterie board that makes me feel like I have my life together — even when the “board” is actually a Dollar General cutting board and half the cheese is already missing.
But this Halloween? We’re going boo-cuterie style — part spooky, part snacky, and 100% delicious. Because what says “seasonal joy” better than arranging meat roses while Samuel judges you from the counter?
🕯️ The Vibe
Think Haunted House meets Pinterest Picnic. We’re going for moody, magical, and a little bit messy — like if Wednesday Addams threw a tea party and invited Glinda the Good Witch.
🎃 Ingredients List (aka Grocery Store Witchcraft)
Mix sweet, savory, and spooky shapes for texture and fun. Here’s some ideas:
🧀 Cheese & Savory Stuff:
- Colby Jack or cheddar (cut into pumpkin shapes)
- Brie wheel (draw a spider web with balsamic glaze or black food gel)
- Mozzarella pearls
- Salami or pepperoni (folded into “roses”)
- Black olives or Kalamata (eyes, obviously)
🍇 Fruits & Fun:
- Purple grapes
- Green apple slices (witchy color palette)
- Dried apricots or figs
- Blackberries (for drama)
🍫 Sweets & Treats:
- Halloween M&M’s (orange, purple, black)
- Chocolate bark or squares
- Ghost-shaped marshmallows
- Candy corn for color
- Yogurt-covered pretzels (webby texture!)
🥖 Carbs, because we’re real:
- Crackers in assorted shapes
- Pita chips
- Mini toasts
- Popcorn (bonus crunch)
🛍️ Helpful Tools & Pretty Extras
| Product | Why You’ll Love It | Link |
| 🪵 Halloween Charcuterie Board Set | The black acacia wood makes your spooky colors pop — plus, it’s gorgeous for photos. | Amazon: Black Round Charcuterie Board |
| 🧀 Pumpkin-Shaped Cookie Cutters | Perfect for cutting cheese or melon slices into little jack-o’-lanterns. | Amazon: Pumpkin Cookie Cutters Set |
| 🕸️ Plastic Spider Decor Pack | Sprinkle these around your board for extra spook factor (zero calories, 100% drama). | Amazon: Halloween Spider Pack |
| 🕯️ LED String Lights (Orange + Purple) | Drape them around your setup for that cozy-glow Halloween aesthetic. | Amazon: Halloween LED String Lights |
| 🍷 Mini Cauldron Bowls | Perfect for dips, olives, or candy — and they make great photos. | Amazon: Mini Cauldron Bowls |
🪄 Assembly Magic (aka Organized Chaos)
- Lay your base: Start with cheeses spaced evenly across the board.
- Add your savory sidekicks: Place meat roses and olives near the cheese.
- Sweeten the scene: Add candy, fruit, and marshmallows in clusters.
- Fill the gaps: Crackers and popcorn — trust the process.
- Decorate dramatically: Scatter candy eyes, spiders, and maybe one small hand towel that looks like a ghost.
- Take a photo before you “taste test.” (We both know what that means.)
💀 Voila!
Sometimes joy looks like a spooky snack board and a quiet October night. It’s not about perfection or even Pinterest — it’s about play. Life’s hard enough. Let the cheese be fun.
Stay spooky,
Natalie👻🧡
Honey without Flowers 