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Book SynopsisFood Styling Charcuterie Boards Just Became More Elegant!"The pictures are beautiful, recipes are clear (and delicious), and provides so many insider tips! Can’t say enough good things and so glad I bought it. I even gifted some to my friends for the holidays! —Amazon review
#1 New Release in Tablesetting & Cooking and Holiday Cooking
Learn the art of food styling with olives, grapes, cheese, jam, crackers, nuts and other treats with Melissa Francis’ charcuterie board recipe book Boards and Bites.
Be the hostess with the mostest! Learn the secrets of great food styling to elevate your charcuterie board creations. Boards and Bites is the perfect book for novice and experienced board creators alike. With accessible recipes and instructions, Melissa Francis shows readers how to create memorable spreads for every holiday party or festive occasion.
Beautiful charcuterie spreads all in one place! Display your wine, fruits, nuts, jam, cheese, and bread in the most pleasing way. Boards and Bites is full of accessible recipes, board building basics, and food styling techniques. Get the behind-the-scenes story of how and why Francis creates her lovely charcuterie boards while you create your own divine bites with this charcuterie board recipe book.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Food styling techniques that will highlight you as the hostess of the year
- Step by step instructions on how to create beautiful charcuterie spreads
- Beautifully curated images of charcuterie boards with olives, grapes, cheese, and many other delicious treats
If you enjoyed books like Charcuterie Board Cookbook, Everyday Entertaining, or Beautiful Boards, your next read should be Boards and Bites.
Trade Review“There’s no doubt that thoughtfully curated charcuterie boards are having a moment. In this book, Francis uses her wildest imagination to create delicious and attractive boards for parties, then breaks down her process to teach readers how to do the same. She started making charcuterie boards when she was a child to contribute to family gatherings and parties and sees boards as the perfect place to gather and connect. Throughout the book, with lots of photos, graphs, charts, and even a color wheel, Francis provides food styling tips and demonstrates how to use seasonal food, flowers, and herbs to create boards that satisfy all five senses. She also provides a time line, grocery list, and organizing tips to create a successful event. There are recipes for homemade dips and spreads and instructions for how to decorate a board for Christmas, Easter, or a spooky Halloween. There is even a section on ‘pupchuterie‘ boards for dogs. VERDICT: This book is a feast for the eyes. Perfect for home entertainers or professional party planners who want to go the extra mile to create a memorable charcuterie board.—Erin Dagenais.”
—Erin Dagenais, Library Journal
Table of ContentsContents
Introduction
Meat the Cheeses
Overview Diagram
Color Contrasts
Accessorize Your Board
Dried Citrus
Herbs
Flowers
Rose Are...
Roasted Garlic
Fruit Garnish
Brie-tiful
The Glitz and Glam
Recipes
Sun Spread
Basil & White Beans
Grandma's Cheese Straws
Nana's Dressing
Crostinis
Every Occasion Deserves a Board
Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Brie Mine
Luck of the Irish
Bunny Hop
4th of July
Monster Mash
Special Boards
Pupcuterie
Sushi Board
Vegan Board
Movie Night Board
Sugar High Board
Tailgate Board
Crudites Board
Acknowledgments
About the Author
