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Platters and Boards, Beautiful Casual Spreads for Every Occasion

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This visual cornucopia of a cookbook is the guide to entertaining with effortless style, with beautiful, casual spreads for every occasion. Organised 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, picking surfaces and vessels, and pairing complementary textures and flavours, plus a handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions, from holiday parties to baby showers. Platters and Boards is an inspiring housewarming or hostess gift and a genuine resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers.

Why You'll Love It

  • 40 contemporary spreads organised by time of day
  • Easy-to-prepare recipes with suggested drink pairings
  • Practical tips on portioning, surfaces and flavour pairing
  • A genuinely useful resource for hosting any occasion

Product Details

  • Authors: Shelly Westerhausen Worcel and Wyatt Worcel
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books
  • Format: Hardback, 224 pages
  • Dimensions: 19.7 x 26.7 cm (width x height)

Styling Tips

  • Keep it on the kitchen bench ahead of your next gathering
  • Pair with a wooden board or serving platter for a complete hosting gift. The Compact Chopping Board by Dishy is an easy match
  • A great housewarming or hostess gift for anyone who loves entertaining
  • Shelve it with the rest of your cookbooks where it is easy to reach

FAQs

How is the book organised?
By time of day, with 40 contemporary board and platter arrangements suited to everything from brunch to evening entertaining.

Does it include drink pairings?
Yes, each spread comes with suggested meat and drink pairings alongside easy-to-prepare recipes.

Is it a good gift?
Yes, it's an inspiring housewarming or hostess gift for anyone who loves entertaining.

In Short

Platters and Boards is a 224-page hardback with 40 contemporary spreads organised by time of day, complete with recipes, drink pairings and practical entertaining tips. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

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