{"id":157336,"date":"2026-05-27T10:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/?page_id=157336"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:56:11","slug":"one-tool-endless-uses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/en-en\/one-tool-endless-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"One tool, endless uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1920&#215;3602.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;400&#215;2002&#8243; src_tablet=&#8221;https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1920&#215;3602.png&#8221; src_phone=&#8221;https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/400&#215;2002.png&#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;production_sub_hub_main_wrapper&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;13px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;recipe_filter_section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/en-en\/\">Home<\/a>  <  <\/div>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;187px&#8221; height=&#8221;1000px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;141px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;55.9px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Merriweather|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;62px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;52px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|7px|0px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">One tool, endless uses<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;31px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The serving board is by no means an exclusively Italian invention. It\u2019s used every day in kitchens all over the world. In Italy, however, it has gradually taken on a role of its own, evolving from a simple kitchen utensil into a true centrepiece of the table, with countless uses and often surprising versatility.<br \/>The serving board was originally designed for chopping, slicing and preparing food: the ultimate workspace where ingredients and recipes begin to take shape.<br \/>Then it becomes a place for assembling and presenting, where dishes come together, ingredients are arranged and flavours are built.<br \/>When needed, it transforms into an improvised tray: practical, simple and immediate.<br \/>And finally, it reaches its most iconic form: the serving platter.<br \/>The serving board first made its way from the kitchen to the dining table to present cheeses and cured meats, served whole with their knife so everyone could help themselves to the portion they wanted. From there, its evolution into a true gastronomic presentation was both natural and gradual. Today, the serving board is the perfect stage for showcasing flavours, regional traditions and conviviality.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;crosta-edibile&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_height=&#8221;284px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;63px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;38px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||15px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;38px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_tablet=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_3_font_phone=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_3_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The material makes all the difference<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;25px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||50px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Not all serving boards are the same: the material determines their appearance, functionality and even the overall experience of using them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wood<\/strong> is the most common and traditional option. Warm, natural and inviting, it\u2019s perfect both for serving and preparing food. It does, however, require care: it should be cleaned thoroughly and kept dry.<br \/><strong>Marble<\/strong> is elegant and visually striking. Its naturally cool surface makes it ideal for serving cured meats and cheeses, although it is more delicate: it can stain easily and requires specific maintenance.<br \/><strong>Ceramic<\/strong> adds a decorative and creative touch. It\u2019s easy to clean, but less resistant to knocks and knife marks.<br \/><strong>Steel<\/strong> is modern and professional: hygienic, durable and naturally cool to the touch. Until recently it was one of the less common choices, but it\u2019s becoming increasingly popular thanks to its sleek, reflective surface.<\/p>\n<p>Every material reflects a different style and a different way of experiencing the table.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;598.3px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;109px||-28px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;62px&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;52px&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The aperitivo board<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;25px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In Italy, the serving board is the undisputed king of aperitivo culture. It can be simple and spontaneous: a piece of Grana Padano PDO, a small knife for shaving off irregular flakes, a good glass of wine and a chat with friends. Or it can be rich, elaborate and surprising, with carefully considered combinations and a wide variety of ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most common elements:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#44392b&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#876346&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; module_class=&#8221;gp-new-faqs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#876346&#8243; toggle_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#201d19&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#876346&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-46a7fd9b-e7e5-4c0a-b621-f5f3bcee3ed6%22:%91%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221; custom_padding__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; toggle_icon__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; toggle_icon__hover=&#8221;2||divi||400&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Cheeses&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Grana Padano PDO is perfect for an aperitivo board: its balanced flavour, crumbly texture and versatility make it a natural centrepiece. Alongside it, fresh and spreadable cheeses also work beautifully, especially served on bruschetta or crostini to add creaminess and contrast.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Cured meats&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Salami, prosciutto, speck, mortadella\u2026 every Italian region has its own specialities when it comes to cured meats. The key is to balance textures and flavours with the other elements on the board. The combination of cured meats and Grana Padano, for example, creates the perfect harmony of sweetness, savouriness and intensity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Carbohydrates&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Focaccia, taralli, breadsticks and bruschetta: in Italy, carbohydrates are an essential part of aperitivo culture too. Not the star of the show, but the perfect accompaniment for every bite.<br \/>\nAnd honourable mention goes to crisps, which often find their way onto the board thanks to their irresistible crunch.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Greens&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Seasonal and versatile: in winter they can be cooked or turned into bite-sized appetisers, while in summer they\u2019re served fresh and raw, perfect for dipping into light sauces or pinzimonio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Special mention: <\/strong>Olives are\u00a0Simply indispensable. Green, black, Taggiasca, brined, marinated or preserved in oil: olives bring a savoury and pleasantly bitter note that awakens the palate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antipasti in Oil: <\/strong>Artichokes, aubergines, stuffed chillies: vegetables preserved in oil are packed with flavour. They enrich the board with aromatic, silky notes and create endless combinations with cheeses, cured meats and baked goods. They\u2019re often served in small bowls placed on or beside the board itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giardiniera: <\/strong>For those who love sharp, tangy flavours, giardiniera is essential. 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