# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Aged Cheddar, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, wedges
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch red grapes
06 - 1 small pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 6 dried apricots
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 12 artisanal crackers
10 - 6 thin slices baguette
→ Nuts & Garnishes
11 - 1 oz walnuts
12 - 1 oz roasted almonds
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
→ Decorative & Assembly Items
14 - 2 thin wooden skewers for sails
15 - 2 small triangle-shaped pieces of paper or thinly sliced cheese for sails
16 - 1 small cheese knife
17 - 1 large wooden or slate serving board
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place sliced cheeses on the serving board in a boat shape, positioning a larger wedge at the bow and fanning out the other cheeses behind it.
02 - Lay crackers and baguette slices along one side of the board to imitate waves.
03 - Arrange grapes, sliced pear, apple, and dried apricots around the cheese boat, tucking them along the edges for visual appeal and freshness.
04 - Distribute walnuts and almonds evenly around the platter to add texture and crunch.
05 - Insert wooden skewers vertically into the Brie or Cheddar slices, then attach triangle-shaped paper or cheese pieces to form sails.
06 - Decorate the platter with fresh rosemary sprigs to simulate greenery or seaweed.
07 - Place the cheese knife on the board for convenient serving and present immediately.
