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Book Club Monday

In honor of my mom’s, an entertainer extraordinaire, Birthday today, I choose the fab book, Platters & Boards for this week’s Book Club selection. In the past couple of years, cheese boards, and charcuterie platters have taken center stage in entertaining. I love putting one together when friends come over or when we meet for a picnic on the beach. This book is so full of great ideas and suggestions from how to choose a board to arranging your treats…..

 Platters and Boards — Entertaining dishes and party dishes your guests will love

Entertaining and party dishes from Platters and Boards: Celebrated author and food blogger Shelly Westerhausen shares the secrets to creating casually chic spreads anyone can make and everyone will enjoy (and envy) in her bestselling Platters and Boards cookbook. This visual cornucopia of a cookbook is the guide to entertaining with effortless style.

Platters and Boards is an inspiring resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers: Organized by time of day, 40 contemporary arrangements are presented with gorgeous photography, easy-to-prepare recipes, suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation and presentation.

Helpful advice includes:

  • Tips on portioning
  • Guides to picking surfaces and vessels
  • Recommendations for pairing complementary textures and flavors
  • A handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions (from holiday parties to baby showers)

For more information or to order this book, click HERE.