Happy #meatlessmonday ! Viva La France and the slow food movement. Many times for breakfast we had big platters of fresh foods and freshly baked breads. All of our meals consisted of local foods. There were no ‘to go’ meals and not even ‘to go’ cups for coffee. If you wanted to eat or drink you sat down at a table and enjoyed the experience. Another wonderful part about France – almost everywhere we ate had vegan and vegetarian options along with an extensive non alcoholic drink list. One of my favorite things to do is put together a big board of charcuterie or antipasto. Keeping it all vegan, this board was delicious! Here’s how to assemble:
Fresh fruits:
Red grapes
Cherries
Strawberries
Blackberries
Apricot slices
Olives
Coconut sprinkled peaches (Whole Foods Market)
Edible flowers from the garden
Dried fruits:
Dates
Bananas
Nuts:
Walnuts
Roasted peanuts
Vegetables:
Tomatoes
Radishes
Pickles
Sweet Peppers
Cucumber Salad (Whole Foods Market)
Spreads:
Hummus
Vegan Cheddar Cheese
Conduits:
La Panzanella Crackers
Toasted baguette slices