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Charcuterie 101 Lecture & Demo

Build A Board Like A Pro!
2024-11-18 18:30:00 2024-11-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Charcuterie 101 Lecture & Demo Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Monday, November 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 18:30:00 2024-11-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Charcuterie 101 Lecture & Demo Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect charcuterie board. Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect charcuterie board.

Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect charcuterie board just in time for the holidays. Juli Jacobs, owner/creator of For the Love of Food, shares her tips and tricks on how to arrange a board like a pro, creating an artfully designed and delicious charcuterie appetizer.

Grocery list for the charcuterie board program

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Lecture |

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Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect charcuterie board.
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Registration is now closed
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