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On Boards

Simple and Inspiring Recipes and Ideas to Share at Every Gathering
By Lisa Dawn Bolton
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On Boards by Lisa Dawn Bolton is a visually engaging guide that inspires readers to create stunning boards and platters for various occasions. It offers creative ideas and arrangements for showcasing food, focusing on aesthetics and flavour pairings. The book is perfect for those looking to impress their guests with artful and appetising presentations.
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You might enjoy this book if you love creating visually stunning and delicious food presentations for gatherings and parties. It's perfect for those who appreciate the art of arranging food beautifully on boards and are looking to impress guests with creative, shared dining experiences.

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Beautiful ideas and recipes for sharing simple bites on boards, for effortless entertaining at any gathering.

50 beautiful ideas (and 52 recipes) for sharing simple bites on boards, for effortless entertaining at any gathering.

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The #1 bestselling cookbook you don't want to miss—with over 200,000 copies sold!

Transform simple foods into beautiful boards with 100+ easy and achievable recipes and ideas, perfect for beautiful, stress-free summer entertaining.

Sharing food on boards is the perfect way to entertain family and friends. With minimum effort and maximum impact, you can casually host in style while focusing on spending time together, rather than being stuck in the kitchen. No cooking skills are required to make these boards (and you!) shine!

In On Boards, food stylist Lisa Dawn Bolton has put together 50 ideas for instantly approachable boards, all with effortless entertaining in mind, as well as 52 recipes for delectable savoury and sweet additions like Beet Hummus, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Mashed Potato Dip, and Chocolate Salami. The boards can be pulled together in very little time, and each includes presentation and styling tips to impress your guests. Any assortment of food can be pulled into a beautiful board, so you will be able to transform whatever is in your fridge and pantry when unexpected guests arrive!

With chapters on Everyday Boards, Holiday & Special Occasion Boards, Seasonal Boards, and Around the World Boards, you will find inspiration for every gathering. Whether you are looking for a breakfast or brunch board; a board for Christmas Day, Superbowl Sunday, or New Year's Eve; a huge celebration or a cozy date night for two, it is included in this collection of gorgeously curated boards.

On Boards is the gift people give again and again—perfect for those who love to entertain, but not the stress that goes with it!

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Lisa Dawn Bolton's On Boards offers innovative ideas for assembling charcuterie boards far beyond the basic cheese and meat platters. The book presents 50 simple and stylish board concepts, ideal for effortless holiday entertaining. As a food stylist, Bolton provides creative food arrangements that require minimal effort but deliver maximum visual and culinary impact, making it a valuable gift for those who enjoy hosting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780147531148

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Plume

Illustration: 100 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 192

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Lisa Dawn Bolton Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

LISA DAWN BOLTON is a food stylist and writer. She left her career in banking to dedicate her time to her two loves- family and food. She lives near Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and son.

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