Description
"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.
Promotional Text: Why this book will sell
How Melissa will leverage her platform to promote the book:
- Her engaged TikTok and Instagram following will order the book, share content about the book and leave reviews
- Author is the entrepreneur of a women-owned charcuterie business in LA where her existing clientele will be made aware of the book, will be offered discounts when purchasing her services if they buy the book
- Author will be frequently posting on Instagram to promote the book itself as well as the content
- Creating daily Instagram story posts to increase the interpersonal relationship with her audience
- Reaching out to local influencers to collaborate or review a boardsbymelfran
- She has merchandise and partnerships with food and board brands that can be offered as bonus material for pre-orders
- Instagram giveaway: to enter the giveaway, participants will repost the designated photo of the book on to their social media stories
- Including high-quality, aesthetically pleasing photos of unique and engaging photos of the book in various settings into instagram feeds
About the Author
Melissa Francis is the face behind the boards featured on her ever-growing IG platform @boardsbymelfran and is the author of Boards and Bites. In January 2020, charcuterie boards became her creative outlet and a way to bring her family and friends together in a meaningful way. Melissa received her Masters of Science from Chapman University in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2021. She is currently a practicing Speech and Language Pathologist and loves what she does and the individuals she works with.
Reviews
"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
Book Information
ISBN 9781684810635
Author Melissa Francis
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Yellow Pear Press
Publisher Yellow Pear Press
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 13mm
