Platters and Boards

For any man, woman, or child with dreams of becoming charcuterie royalty. Platters and Boards is a cookbook that teaches you how to entertain magnificently by way of 40 contemporary charcuterie board arrangements, plus simple recipes and suggested meat-and-drink pairings. Of course, a good party board is really all about the presentation; the book has a ton of useful advice on what sort of serving mechanisms work best, as well as which food colors and textures impress. If you live to entertain and impress people while doing it, Platters and Boards is a crucial addition to your kitchen library.

Chronicle Books is a San Francisco-based publisher that specializes in unique, witty, and eye-catching publications. From its best-selling Worst-Case Survival Handbooks to its delicious cookbooks, Chronicle Books has been featured on the New York Times Best Sellers list 23 times.