Charcuterie Boards Made Easy – Pingree Grove Business
Here’s a breakdown of the information from the provided text, focusing on Suburban Graze:
What is Suburban Graze?
* It’s a business that creates adn sells charcuterie boxes and spreads.
Where do they sell?
* Regularly: The Martini Room (as part of a midweek promotion)
* Events: Plank road Tap room (bingo nights,bourbon tastings),Elgin’s Fringe Festival,Riverlands Brewing Company (St. Charles)
* Directly to customers: They take requests for larger spreads.
What’s in their boxes/spreads?
* Price Range: $10 – $30 (depending on contents)
* Components:
* Cheeses
* Meats
* “Fusions”: (e.g., goat cheese-stuffed dates, prosciutto/mozzarella)
* Accompaniments (categorized):
* Fresh: bell peppers, cucumbers, grapes, blueberries
* Salty: Olives, dill pickles, spicy mix, asparagus
* Sweet: Dried mango, chocolate pretzels, dried apricots
* Nutty: Cashews, pistachios, honey roasted medley
Who runs Suburban Graze?
* Sarah Henryson: Handles customer service, shipping, logistics (full-time job elsewhere), and overall business growth.
* Scott henryson: Manages behind-the-scenes operations (while being a stay-at-home dad).
* Valarie (10) & Xander (8): Act as taste testers and provide feedback on items to include.
Other Details:
* They are grateful for the support they’ve received.
* Henryson has experience in food service from working at sporting events (Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers).
* The family has adventurous palates, preferring ramen to fast food.