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how to keep charcuterie board cold
Dr. Richards, I know why I came here today. It's my anxiety. My friends are coming over for dinner. I'm trying to keep a charcuterie board cold until they arrive, but I'm worried about it not being fresh. It's just increasing my anxiety level.
I see. It's perfectly understandable to feel anxious over wanting things to go right. But remember, the charcuterie board is just a part of your gathering, not the sole focus. To ease your mind about the freshness, there are several ways you can keep your charcuterie board cold.
That might help me. Can you share some tips?
Certainly! You can put the board in the fridge until it's time to serve. Another effective method is to use a chilled marble or slate cheese board. Lastly, if it's a larger gathering and the board will be out for hours, consider using ice packs underneath the board or serve smaller portions and replenish from fridge as needed.
Those are great tips, but I'm still stressed that something might go wrong!
It's completely normal to feel stressed about hosting a dinner. What is important is how you manage that stress. Try focusing on the enjoyable parts of the gathering, like spending time with friends. Remember your friends are there to see you, not just to eat. You're doing a wonderful job preparing, and it's going to be a great evening.
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