Your ultimate guide to luxurious snacking
While the pandemic put a pause on socialising, we kept on snacking. These must-have treats are the perfect justification to simply indulge.
The last thing people need these days is to find cause for celebration. Cancelled plans and restaurant closures forced people to get creative during the pandemic.
Now that we’re firmly back to in-person entertaining, it’s time to show off the snacking habits we developed and refined during many lengthy lockdowns. Gourmet snacking quickly become a way to brighten up the otherwise bleake isolation period while anchoring us to a previous life where enjoying delicious dishes in bustling restaurants surrounded by other luxuriating patrons was the norm.
With that in mind, hosting at home has become preferable to venturing out for many and whether you’re organising a soiree for your entire group of friends or an intimate time for two, having these must-have treats are the perfect justification to simply indulge.
After all, friends, families and partners enjoying each other’s company is reason enough to pop the champagne and nibble on tasty delights without being asked: “So, what’s the occasion?”
Caviar
Long a symbol of indulgence, caviar is the perfect addition to any celebration, especially when it’s paired with the all-important flute of champagne. A staple on menus at top-tier restaurants around the world, it’s also a must-have offering for your guests to enjoy. It’s also becoming a symbol of sustainability.
Charcuterie
While the pandemic put a pause on socialising, we kept on snacking. For the host without the time or inclination to cook for crowd, assembling a lavish snack spread is easier now than ever. Snack boards also offer something for everybody. To achieve this you can even opt for a vegan or vegetarian interpretation of the traditional charcuterie.
Oysters
Nothing goes down easier with a glass of bubbly. Served on a bed of ice, the briny delicacies need no more than a spritz of fresh lemon juice or a simple mignonette to really make them sing.
Truffle
There’s nothing quite like a black truffle. There’s so many ways it can be used to enhance even the most simple dishes. Infusing the delectable fungi into a basic egg pasta is a guaranteed crowd pleaser can be achieved by finely grating the sought-after nuggets on the top of the dish, or by using a truffle-infused oil.
With WSJ