The Hopeless Hostess

The Art Of The Board

FUN & FANCY SNACK BOARDS, RECIPES & IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING ALL YEAR
With Olivia’s Friendly Guidance, You’ll Go From Hopeless Host To Host With The Most―One Salami Rose At A Time.

With over 75 seasonally inspired, approachable snack boards, recipes, and cocktails, The Art of the Board has all you need for fun, stress-free entertaining year-round. Packed with tips, tricks, and ideas, you’ll be inspired to whip up your next snack board masterpiece―whether it’s creatively plating your Thanksgiving leftovers to impress your family or wowing your friends with your knowledge of fancy cheese and charcuterie.

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The Art Of The Board

FUN & FANCY SNACK BOARDS, RECIPES & IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING ALL YEAR
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No problem! The in-depth introduction walks you through equipment and ingredients, and the Hopeless Hostess Appendix covers everything from Board Care 101 to step-by-step explanations and photographs that show how to bring your skills to the next level. There’s even helpful suggestions to make your cheese plates travel-friendly so you never arrive empty-handed. And since each board is labeled with difficulty level, approximate cost, and dietary accommodations, you’ll always find a showstopper to fit your lifestyle and budget.

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“Each board is a dynamic interplay of shapes—from fanning, folding, and twisting ingredients into such decorative edibles as a salami rose …. Fuel for ‘likes’ when the inevitable snapshot gets shared, this foolproof guide’s for anyone who wants to play and have fun with their food.”

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A Note From
The Author: 

I truly hope you find as much joy, inspiration, and fantasy in The Art of the Board as I do. Every snack board, recipe, and cocktail was designed to not only feel aspirational, but most importantly, achievable (even if you identify as the most hopeless of the hostesses, like me!) You may also notice that I scribbled my most coveted styling tips throughout the book, so that it almost feels like you’re reading my personal notebook— albeit with a lot less expletives. I look forward to seeing your interpretations of these boards and I’m confident I’ll be finding my newest inspiration in each and every one of you.

LOVE & BURRATA, 
Liv
AKA THE HOPELESS HOSTESS