# Southern-Style Charcuterie Boards McCormick's "Soul-Cuterie" Boards Mark Black History Month By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southernstyle-charcuterie References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mccormick-celebrates-black-history-month-by-transforming-charcuterie-boards-into-soul-cuterie-boards-301483727.html) & [McCormick](http://McCormick.com/Soul-Cuterie)  In partnership with award-winning chef, taste-maker, soul food and southern cooking expert Millie Peartree, McCormick is celebrating Black History Month by transforming [charcuterie boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preassembled-charcuterie) into "Soul-Cuterie" boards. These boards celebrate soul food recipes and they feature recipes like Peartree's deviled eggs with southern fried chicken skin. Another essential Soul-Cuterie selection are the catfish nuggets, prepared with [Zatarain's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andouille-smoked-sausage) Crispy Southern Fish Fri and Creole Mustard and Old Bay Seasoning. With the introduction of these Soul-Cuterie boards, families will get to reimagine how they share their favorite soul food dishes for a variety of group gatherings. To kick-start this partnership, McCormick donated to the chef's Full Heart, [Full Bellies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-golden-flake-tavern) initiative, which supports the food insecure in her current hometown of the Bronx. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Soul-cuterie Boards:** The creation of Soul-Cuterie boards highlights the opportunity for innovative food pairings. - **Reimagining Group Gatherings:** The transformation of charcuterie boards into Soul-Cuterie boards presents an opportunity for new and exciting ways to share soul food dishes at group gatherings. - **Celebrating Black History Month:** McCormick's partnership with Millie Peartree highlights the opportunity for companies to celebrate significant cultural events by collaborating with experts in the field. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from exploring innovative ways to showcase traditional dishes, like the Soul-Cuterie boards, and collaborate with experts like Millie Peartree to explore creative food pairings. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can benefit from incorporating unique and cultural food experiences at gatherings, like the Soul-Cuterie boards. - **Philanthropy:** Philanthropic organizations can work with companies to support initiatives like McCormick's Full Heart, Full Bellies, which aims to support the food insecure in local communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Black History-Honoring Seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltbox-seafood-joint.md) - [BBQ-Style Charcuterie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbqterie-kit.md) - [Premixed Meal Spice Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookers-soul-food-starters.md) - [Charcuterie Tastemaker Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-board-of-directors.md) - [Collaborative Charcuterie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-charcuterie-kit.md) - [Seafood Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seacuterie.md) - [Collaborative Spice Blend Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-blend-pack.md) - [Charcuterie Subscription Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-subscription-kits.md) - [Artisanal Salami Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coro-foods.md)