One Stop Charcuterie Shop: Trader Joe’s

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Written By Danielle Gruba

Friendsgiving calls for connection, comfort, and food that feels special—but not stressful. And one of the most stressful elements of prepping for the holidays is the many different stores you check out trying to craft the perfect menu! My goal was to simplify, and Trader Joe’s is always the answer to that problem. This Trader Joe’s Friendsgiving Grazing Board is designed to be festive, balanced, and impressively abundant. Whether you’re hosting, bringing a dish, or building a cozy pre-dinner spread, this board delivers flavor, texture, and seasonal charm without overspending.

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Here’s exactly what went into this grazing board using one unit of each item. It will feed roughly 8-10 people for a hearty appetizer between a heavy brunch and a big dinner, or up to 12 people as a light appetizer. This grocery haul rough total cost is $65–$75 which brings the cost per person (8–10 guests) to about $7–$9 each

That’s catering-level variety at grocery-store pricing.

  • Fig & Olive Crisps

  • Seedless Red Grapes

  • Maple Leaf Cookies

  • Mini Dark Chocolate–Covered Pretzels

  • Water Crackers, Black Pepper

  • Chianti Red Artisan Salami

  • Candied Oranges

  • Pistachios

  • Pecans

  • Prosciutto

  • Peroni Cheese

  • Spanish Sheep’s Milk Cheese with Quince Jam

  • Manchego Cheese

  • Caramelized Onion Cheddar

  • Blueberries

  • Red Apple

This lineup hits every note: salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy, fruity, and indulgent.

It’s All About Balance

It satisfies every type of snacker at the table without feeling heavy before the main meal. It’s abundant without being overwhelming, indulgent without being overdone—exactly what a Friendsgiving spread should be.

Flavor Balance

  • Sweet: cookies, pretzels, candied oranges, grapes

  • Salty/savory: prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, cheddar

  • Sharp & bold: manchego, Sheep’s milk cheese

  • Crunch: crackers, pistachios, pecans

Visual Balance

  • Reds from grapes, apples, salami

  • Blues from blueberries

  • Golden browns from crackers and cookies

  • Deep greens from pistachios

It naturally looks full, festive, and intentional without needing filler.

Danielle Gruba https://saltandcrumb.com
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