Ep 27: Unlocking Charcuterie with Kansas City Charcutier Lena Jones

Let’s take some time off wine and talk charcuterie!  Today let me introduce you to Kansas City Charcutier Lena Jones. Lena is the owner and creator of Graze & Gather KC, a charcuterie company based in the Kansas City area. 

Let’s dive into her charcuterie story!

[00:01 - 03:59] Opening Segment 

• Let’s get to know, Lena Jones! 
• How Lena got into the world of charcuteries

[04:00 - 11:10] Unlocking Charcuterie

• What to Put in Your Charcuterie Board
• • Mix in a variety of flavorful meats and cheeses
  • Get the best ingredients from the best places
• How to Arrange Your Board to Stand Out

[11:11 - 18:53] The Perfect Bite

• What You Have to Know About Charcuterie Boards
• Unconventional Ingredients Lena has tried
• Lena’s favorite cheese, meat, dips, spreads, and more!
• Challenges Lena has experienced with her business

[18:54 - 22:03] Closing Segment 

• Favorite Wine
• • Moscato
• Favorite go-to pairing
• • Anything that goes with Moscato
• Charcuterie Resource
• • Social media

Connect with Lena through Facebook and Instagram (Lena, Graze and Gather KC)! You can also check out Graze and Gather KC and create your own charcuterie experience! 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“A lot of bad things came from the pandemic, but the food scene has grown a lot since 2020.”  - Lena Jones

“Picking fresh fruit and vegetables, especially that are going to add different colors to your board is really going to make your board stand out.”  - Lena Jones