Vineyard Grape Cluster Drop

# What's Needed:

→ Grapes

01 - 1.3 lbs seedless green grapes

02 - 1.3 lbs seedless red or black grapes

→ Stem

03 - 1 rustic baguette or 10 to 12 thin breadsticks

04 - 5 oz thin salami sticks (e.g., Italian grissini-wrapped salami)

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - Small bunches of fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or grape leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash all grapes thoroughly and dry completely. Detach grapes from stems, leaving small clusters of 3 to 5 grapes intact for a natural appearance.

02 - On a large platter or wooden board, arrange the grape clusters into a dense, downward-pointing teardrop shape, wider at the base and tapering towards the top.

03 - Position the rustic baguette, cut diagonally or whole, or align breadsticks or salami sticks at the narrow top of the cluster to mimic a grapevine stem.

04 - Nestle fresh herb sprigs or grape leaves around the grapes and stem to enhance realism and add aroma, if desired.

05 - Present immediately as an edible centerpiece allowing guests to pull off grapes and bread or salami pieces as preferred.

# Expert Advice:

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It looks like you spent hours on it, but honestly takes just twenty minutes and zero cooking skills
Guests will Instagram it before they eat it, turning your platter into the main event
It works for wine tastings, cheese boards, or fancy appetizer spreads without trying too hard
The beautiful presentation makes you look like you've been hosting gatherings all your life

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Wet grapes will absolutely ruin your arrangement. The single most important step is drying them thoroughly with a soft cloth. Learned this after my first attempt collapsed like a landslide.
Build your cascade upside down if you're worried about stability—arrange on an inverted bowl first, then slide it onto your platter once it's stable. This trick saved me countless times.

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