The Big board club
The full spread — three cheeses, three meats, a jam, and two crackers, built to feed a group without repeating a single thing we've sent in the last five months.
This month
Moses Sleeper — 8-Ounce Piece
A bloomy-rind, brie-style cheese with a soft, buttery paste. Serve first — it's the mildest on the board.
Roquefort Blue Cheese — 8-Ounce Piece
Sharp and salty. Save it for the middle-to-end of the board so it doesn't overpower the softer cheeses.
Comté Fleur — 8-Ounce Wedge
Nutty and dense — the anchor cheese that pairs with almost everything else on the board.
Sicilian Pepperoni — 12-Ounce Package
Spicier and coarser cut than a standard pepperoni.
Milano Salami Chub — 8-Ounce Piece
Garlicky and classic — slice thin.
Mild Dry Salami Chub — 8-Ounce Piece
A milder counterpoint to the Milano — good for guests who don't want the heat.
Rispens Sheep Gouda — 8-Ounce Wedge
Caramel-sweet, firm texture. Works as either a cheese course or a grating cheese.
Strawberry & Prosecco Jam — 3.9-Ounce Jar
Bright and slightly boozy — built for the Roquefort and Moses Sleeper both.
Amatriciana Taralli / Truffle Crostini
Two very different crackers — one savory and peppery, one earthy from the truffle.
How It Eats
Built to feed 6–10 people as a full grazing spread — this is the board for a real gathering, not a quiet night in.
Two Ways to Build This Board
Classic Grazing Layout: Cheeses on one side (softest to sharpest), meats on the other, jam in the center, crackers fanned around the perimeter.
Build-Your-Own Bites: Set everything out unassembled and let guests pair their own combinations — the Moses Sleeper + jam + Truffle Crostini is the sleeper favorite (pun intended).
Monger Notes
- Pull everything out 20–30 minutes before serving
- This board ships free — no need to worry about delivery-day timing for a weekend event
- Leftover cheese keeps well wrapped in parchment for up to two weeks
Last month
Ewephoria Sheep's Milk Gouda — 8-Ounce Wedge
Sweet, nutty, and deeply caramelized. A Dutch sheep's milk Gouda with a texture that's almost toffee-like at the finish. The crowd-pleaser anchor of this board.
Parmigiano Reggiano — 7-Ounce Wedge
Crack into irregular chunks. Nutty, crystalline, and endlessly snackable. The aged counterpoint to the sweeter Ewephoria.
Cheese Spreads Abruzze
Creamy and savory — the soft element that balances all the firm aged cheese. Spread on a crostini or use as a dip for the breadsticks.
Tempesta Nduja
Spicy, spreadable Calabrian salumi. Use it as a condiment — a thin smear on a crostini under a chunk of Ewephoria is one of the great board bites.
Italian Market-Style Pepperoni — 8-Ounce Pack
Sliced and ready. Slightly sweet, gently spiced, and the most approachable meat on this board. The one that disappears first.
Intergalactic — 3.5-Ounce Container
Perrystead Dairy's funky washed-rind. The wildcard — set it to one side and let the adventurous guests find it.
Pesto alla Genovese DOP
Bright and herby — use it as a board condiment, not just a pasta sauce. A small spoonful alongside the Parmigiano is a revelation.
Bruschetta Classica
Tomato-forward and acidic. The palate reset between bites of rich aged cheese and cured meat.
Pepper Patè (Sweet)
Floral and bright. Pairs beautifully with the Ewephoria — the sweetness echoes the cheese's caramel notes.
Black Olive Patè
Briny and intense. Use sparingly alongside the Parmigiano for a salty, savory contrast.
Olive Oil Crostini
The workhorse of the board. Crisp, neutral, and sturdy enough to hold any combination of toppings.
Classic Taralli
Dry, crunchy ring crackers. The snacking cracker — great on their own between bites.
Mini Chunky Breadsticks with E.V.O.O.
Clean olive oil flavor and satisfying crunch. The vehicle for the spreads and patès.
How It Eats
Bold, abundant, and built for a crowd. This is the board you set out and walk away from — it takes care of itself.
Two Ways to Build This Board
The Full Italian Market Spread Anchor the board with the two cheeses at opposite ends. Fan the pepperoni in the center. Fill small bowls with Nduja, Pesto, Bruschetta, and both patès. Scatter Taralli and breadsticks around the edges. Crostini stacked on the side. Done.
The Curated Bite Build the perfect single bite: Olive Oil Crostini → smear of Cheese Abruzze → thin layer of Nduja → chunk of Ewephoria → drop of Pesto. Five components, one extraordinary mouthful.
Monger Notes
- Crack Parmigiano, don't slice it
- Nduja spreads best at room temperature — take it out 30 minutes early
- Intergalactic is the conversation piece — position it where guests will notice it
- Pesto as a board condiment is underrated — put it out in a small bowl with a spoon
- This board serves 6–8 as an appetizer spread