by Olivia Carney (641.812 Car)
This book is for those who are fascinated with the current charcuterie craze but haven’t figured out where and how to start. Olivia Carney tells you frankly that she’s written this book for hopeless hostesses and hosts who want to entertain but don’t yet have the prowess.
She begins with the board itself and discusses the various board sizes and materials (wood, stone, etc) you can use and how to care for them. Then she provides a step-by-step guide for building a board. Do you want only cheeses and crackers or a variety of fruits, meats, and breads?
You’ll find diagrams on cutting and slicing or recommendations for buying the ingredients ready-to-go for arranging on your boards. She writes about cheese knives, tongs, cocktail sticks, petite spoons, toothpicks, and other serving utensils you might want to use.
There are lots of photos of sample boards for the entire year from July 4th barbecues to Thanksgiving leftovers to breakfast trays or desserts. No board is too simple or too fancy.
Pick this up for an interesting introduction to boards, recipes, and entertaining ideas.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings by America’s Test Kitchen.)
( official Liv Carney Instagram )
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by Charlotte M.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service
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