Mon Amie Amy Gift Shop, Ashburn VA 20147, Gifts for all occasions
Maple has a way of looking better the more it does. The Nora Fleming 8" Round Maple Cheese Board is handcrafted by J.K. Adams in Vermont — a manufacturer with decades of woodworking behind it — and arrives as a single, well-proportioned platter that pulls weight across every season on the calendar. At eight inches round, it's sized for a composed arrangement: a wedge of aged gouda, a cluster of grapes, a handful of marcona almonds, crackers fanned along the edge. Compact enough for a kitchen island spread, substantial enough to anchor a full charcuterie setup before guests arrive.
What sets the Nora Fleming maple cheese board apart is its system of interchangeable decorative minis — small attachments that slot into the board's surface and shift the board's personality from holiday to dinner party to casual Tuesday without requiring a second platter. One board, sold separately from its minis, works as the foundation for a collection you build over time.
To keep the Nora Fleming maple cheese board in good condition, hand wash it with warm, soapy water after each use. Do not soak it or run it through the dishwasher — prolonged water exposure works against the wood's integrity over time. Dry it immediately with a cloth and store flat. Occasional food-safe mineral oil applied to the surface will maintain the maple's finish and keep it from drying out. The interchangeable minis are designed to be removed before washing. Treated this way, the board holds its look — and its usefulness — across years of regular entertaining.
