# What you 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, in 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 baguette slices
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Form a boat shape on the serving board using the sliced cheeses, starting with a larger wedge at the bow and fanning the rest behind it.
02 - Place the crackers and baguette slices alongside one side of the cheese boat to imitate waves.
03 - Distribute the grapes, sliced pear, apple, and dried apricots around the cheese boat for color and freshness.
04 - Sprinkle walnuts and roasted almonds around the platter to add texture and crunch.
05 - Insert wooden skewers vertically into the Brie or Cheddar wedges, then attach the paper or cheese triangles atop to form sails.
06 - Decorate the platter with fresh rosemary sprigs to emulate greenery or seaweed.
07 - Place the cheese knife nearby for easy serving and present immediately.
