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Dessert Boards: 50 Beautifully Sweet Platters and Boards for Family, Friends, Holidays, and Any Occasion
Delight your family, friends, and guests—on holidays or any day—with beautiful boards full of scrumptious sweets.
With Kellie Hemmerly’s creative and gorgeous Dessert Boards , you can take the exciting trend of artfully composed food platters and boards in an entirely sweet new direction. The more than 50 easy-to-make boards in Kellie’s book are kid- and family-friendly , but grownups surely will love these dessert boards, too, whether the boards are served for a holiday party, a weekend visit from family or friends, or simply as a sweet finish to an everyday dinner.
The boards feature a stunning variety of sweet treats, from baked things like bars , cookies , shortbreads , bundt cakes , and mini pies , to fresh and colorful fruits of all kinds, to truffles , candies , s’mores , and more. The recipes
The book also includes platters that focus on healthier sweets , such as fruits, yogurts, and granola bars, perfect for breakfast, brunch, and after-school or after-work snacks. There are inventive boards for people who love to bake as well as quick-fix boards that can be built from store-bought goods—everything you need to bring smiles to your family and friends and some extra sweetness to your life.
With Kellie Hemmerly’s creative and gorgeous Dessert Boards , you can take the exciting trend of artfully composed food platters and boards in an entirely sweet new direction. The more than 50 easy-to-make boards in Kellie’s book are kid- and family-friendly , but grownups surely will love these dessert boards, too, whether the boards are served for a holiday party, a weekend visit from family or friends, or simply as a sweet finish to an everyday dinner.
The boards feature a stunning variety of sweet treats, from baked things like bars , cookies , shortbreads , bundt cakes , and mini pies , to fresh and colorful fruits of all kinds, to truffles , candies , s’mores , and more. The recipes
The book also includes platters that focus on healthier sweets , such as fruits, yogurts, and granola bars, perfect for breakfast, brunch, and after-school or after-work snacks. There are inventive boards for people who love to bake as well as quick-fix boards that can be built from store-bought goods—everything you need to bring smiles to your family and friends and some extra sweetness to your life.
144 pages, Hardcover
Published November 2, 2021
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November 9, 2021
OMG my mouth was watering while I looked through this book. One word sums it up.... Yummy.
This book turns those boring cheese boards into something quite sensational.
I'll admit I have not tried any yet but with christmas coming I see a chance in my future.
She covers everything from the actual boards to the utensils needed.
She covers everything from kids to adults.
The cookie board looks awesome. And she seems to have covered most of those special occasions.
Give it a go and become more creative at parties and gatherings.
Enjoy!
This book turns those boring cheese boards into something quite sensational.
I'll admit I have not tried any yet but with christmas coming I see a chance in my future.
She covers everything from the actual boards to the utensils needed.
She covers everything from kids to adults.
The cookie board looks awesome. And she seems to have covered most of those special occasions.
Give it a go and become more creative at parties and gatherings.
Enjoy!
January 3, 2022
Dessert boards are all kinds of awesome. But let's be honest - creating them isn't exactly rocket science. Find your favourite treats, and make them look pretty on a tray/platter/plate.
Be that as it may, this book was a sumptious, visual delight. The boards themselves aren't exactly complex, but they are a nice design guide for those who might need a little help in that regard. There were a few good ideas, such as using shaped cookie cutters as retaining walls, the caramel apples, the dipping boards or the decorating boards, but on the whole, it's not reinventing the wheel.
Most of the items in these boards are store bought, but it wouldn't be difficult to substitute home-made items instead. And while it IS a book about desserts, there are a heck of a lot of lollies (candy) included that could similarly be substituted for healthier options. There are some basic recipes included in the back, but this is not a cook book. It's an inspiration book.
~Many thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
Be that as it may, this book was a sumptious, visual delight. The boards themselves aren't exactly complex, but they are a nice design guide for those who might need a little help in that regard. There were a few good ideas, such as using shaped cookie cutters as retaining walls, the caramel apples, the dipping boards or the decorating boards, but on the whole, it's not reinventing the wheel.
Most of the items in these boards are store bought, but it wouldn't be difficult to substitute home-made items instead. And while it IS a book about desserts, there are a heck of a lot of lollies (candy) included that could similarly be substituted for healthier options. There are some basic recipes included in the back, but this is not a cook book. It's an inspiration book.
~Many thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
November 6, 2021
Have you ever looked down at a cheese board and wished that it had gummy bears or cupcakes or caramel popcorn or Peeps? Have you thought about brushing all those cheese and crackers and olives aside and recreating a food board that’s filled with cheesecakes or donuts or a bunch of fall harvest goodies like slices of a pumpkin roll and cookies that are arranged to look like a turkey?
If you answered yet to any of those, or you hadn’t thought of it yet but now you’re wanting to answer yes, then Dessert Boards is the book for you. Filled with 50 ideas for creative sweet boards for any occasion, from brunch to movie night, from Easter to Teatime, from birthdays to a fun night of S’Mores.
Author Kellie Hemmerly has put together ideas for food boards for eaters with the ultimate sweet tooth. She starts with several boards to start the day, like the Donut Dessert Board, filled with a selection of donuts, chocolate-covered strawberries, and fresh fruit. Or if you’re looking for something lighter, there’s the Yogurt Parfait Board, where you family or friends could make their own parfait, layering a couple kids of yogurt with nuts, granola, pomegranate seeds, or even mini chocolate chips.
There are boards for holidays, from the New Year’s Eve board with champagne gummy bears and mini cupcakes around a store-bought cake decorated with a clock to the Lucky Leprechaun, which features mint-flavored chocolate sandwich cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, green candies, and gold foil wrapped chocolates. There are boards for the family, like the After-School Sweets Board, with a marshmallow fruit dip, animal crackers, mini muffins, peanuts, and assorted fruit. Or a vacation treat like the Beach Boardwalk Board, which features funnel cakes, salt water taffy, fudge, and caramel corn.
She also includes boards for special occasions like Game Day, featuring a brownie cut and decorated to look like a football, or Awards Night, with mini crème brulees and mini opera cakes. And to make a regular weeknight special or as something to take to a brunch with friends, there are over 15 ideas of Anytime Boards, like the Chocolate and Truffles, Pie Love, Ice Cream Sundae, DIY Pudding Bar, Chocolate Dipping, or Hot Cocoa Boards.
Hemmerly also offers up lots of ideas for what kinds of boards to use, the serving utensils and smaller bowls that fill out the board, and instructions for laying everything out with artfulness and skill. She also includes a bunch of recipes for homemade treats to add to these boards, so you can make and add your own Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Crispy Cereal Treats, Pound Cake, Raspberry Jam, Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Chips, and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries. A lot of her boards are built with both the handmade treats and store-bought extras, so you can put some personalized baking on your boards but not spend all day in the kitchen.
Dessert Boards is a fun book of sweet snack boards to add style and deliciousness to any celebration, brunch, or family night. There are lots of photos to drool over, so anyone who has trouble picturing how to make the board look really good has assistance. One thing that I didn’t like as much is that many of the boards are repetitive, with the same sweets being used on several boards. But I love the creativity and the energy, and this would make a fantastic holiday gift for that person in your circle or in your family who loves to be the host. This will spark a lot of tasty ideas they can build on.
Egalleys for Dessert Boards were provided by Harvard Common Press (Quarto Group) through Edelweiss, with many thanks.
If you answered yet to any of those, or you hadn’t thought of it yet but now you’re wanting to answer yes, then Dessert Boards is the book for you. Filled with 50 ideas for creative sweet boards for any occasion, from brunch to movie night, from Easter to Teatime, from birthdays to a fun night of S’Mores.
Author Kellie Hemmerly has put together ideas for food boards for eaters with the ultimate sweet tooth. She starts with several boards to start the day, like the Donut Dessert Board, filled with a selection of donuts, chocolate-covered strawberries, and fresh fruit. Or if you’re looking for something lighter, there’s the Yogurt Parfait Board, where you family or friends could make their own parfait, layering a couple kids of yogurt with nuts, granola, pomegranate seeds, or even mini chocolate chips.
There are boards for holidays, from the New Year’s Eve board with champagne gummy bears and mini cupcakes around a store-bought cake decorated with a clock to the Lucky Leprechaun, which features mint-flavored chocolate sandwich cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, green candies, and gold foil wrapped chocolates. There are boards for the family, like the After-School Sweets Board, with a marshmallow fruit dip, animal crackers, mini muffins, peanuts, and assorted fruit. Or a vacation treat like the Beach Boardwalk Board, which features funnel cakes, salt water taffy, fudge, and caramel corn.
She also includes boards for special occasions like Game Day, featuring a brownie cut and decorated to look like a football, or Awards Night, with mini crème brulees and mini opera cakes. And to make a regular weeknight special or as something to take to a brunch with friends, there are over 15 ideas of Anytime Boards, like the Chocolate and Truffles, Pie Love, Ice Cream Sundae, DIY Pudding Bar, Chocolate Dipping, or Hot Cocoa Boards.
Hemmerly also offers up lots of ideas for what kinds of boards to use, the serving utensils and smaller bowls that fill out the board, and instructions for laying everything out with artfulness and skill. She also includes a bunch of recipes for homemade treats to add to these boards, so you can make and add your own Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Crispy Cereal Treats, Pound Cake, Raspberry Jam, Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Chips, and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries. A lot of her boards are built with both the handmade treats and store-bought extras, so you can put some personalized baking on your boards but not spend all day in the kitchen.
Dessert Boards is a fun book of sweet snack boards to add style and deliciousness to any celebration, brunch, or family night. There are lots of photos to drool over, so anyone who has trouble picturing how to make the board look really good has assistance. One thing that I didn’t like as much is that many of the boards are repetitive, with the same sweets being used on several boards. But I love the creativity and the energy, and this would make a fantastic holiday gift for that person in your circle or in your family who loves to be the host. This will spark a lot of tasty ideas they can build on.
Egalleys for Dessert Boards were provided by Harvard Common Press (Quarto Group) through Edelweiss, with many thanks.
November 3, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Dessert Boards is an exuberantly well curated ode to desserts with recipes by Kellie Hemmerly. Released 2nd Nov 2021 by Quarto on their Harvard Common Press imprint, it's 144 pages and is available in paperback format.
This is a well presented and easy to follow book full of good tips and tricks for presenting tasty food and creating a convivial atmosphere with platters and boards full of sweets. I like that the author has a very friendly upbeat style of writing and the food is beautiful.
The introduction covers the basics of building a board including the board itself (not necessarily wooden), bowls, serving utensils, and food considerations (including transportation logistics). The boards themselves are arranged thematically: early day (coffee, breakfast, etc), holidays, international, family gatherings, celebrations, and anytime. The boards contain both homemade treats (recipes in the back of the book) and store-bought additions such as fruit, trail mix, granola bars, donuts (no recipe included), croissants (ditto), and jams/jellies. The following section of the book contains the recipes used in the boards. Recipe ingredients are listed in a bullet-style sidebar. Measurements are in American standard with most metric measures in parentheses (yay!) followed by step by step instructions. Boards using the recipes are listed in the header. The book doesn't include nutritional information. The recipes are pictured with the finished boards and the pictures are beautifully clear and colorful. Many of the recipes do use pre-packaged ingredients and condiments for convenience.
Five stars. The dishes and boards here aren't super *fancy* but they really *feel* special because of the presentation. I liked everything about this book, from the presentations, the clearly written recipes, and the beautiful photography and food styling. This is a very popular instagram/pinterest trend and this book contained a lot of time-saving shortcuts and suggestions. Perfect for holiday entertaining.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Dessert Boards is an exuberantly well curated ode to desserts with recipes by Kellie Hemmerly. Released 2nd Nov 2021 by Quarto on their Harvard Common Press imprint, it's 144 pages and is available in paperback format.
This is a well presented and easy to follow book full of good tips and tricks for presenting tasty food and creating a convivial atmosphere with platters and boards full of sweets. I like that the author has a very friendly upbeat style of writing and the food is beautiful.
The introduction covers the basics of building a board including the board itself (not necessarily wooden), bowls, serving utensils, and food considerations (including transportation logistics). The boards themselves are arranged thematically: early day (coffee, breakfast, etc), holidays, international, family gatherings, celebrations, and anytime. The boards contain both homemade treats (recipes in the back of the book) and store-bought additions such as fruit, trail mix, granola bars, donuts (no recipe included), croissants (ditto), and jams/jellies. The following section of the book contains the recipes used in the boards. Recipe ingredients are listed in a bullet-style sidebar. Measurements are in American standard with most metric measures in parentheses (yay!) followed by step by step instructions. Boards using the recipes are listed in the header. The book doesn't include nutritional information. The recipes are pictured with the finished boards and the pictures are beautifully clear and colorful. Many of the recipes do use pre-packaged ingredients and condiments for convenience.
Five stars. The dishes and boards here aren't super *fancy* but they really *feel* special because of the presentation. I liked everything about this book, from the presentations, the clearly written recipes, and the beautiful photography and food styling. This is a very popular instagram/pinterest trend and this book contained a lot of time-saving shortcuts and suggestions. Perfect for holiday entertaining.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
November 11, 2021
essert Boards: 50 Beautifully Sweet Platters and Boards for Family, Friends, Holidays, and Any Occasion is one of the latest books on the trendy “boards” craze that is growing daily. Although caterers and professional cooks have been presenting foods on boards for years, this new cookbook shows how to make these at home. Blogger and cook who has appeared on television and popular web pages, Kellie Hemmerly, has outdone herself with presenting beautiful boards that are suitable for serving on holidays and special occasions.
Hemmerly has an excellent imagination and presents unique boards for holidays, as well as breakfast and brunch dessert boards and dessert for every occasion including outdoor gatherings, formal gatherings, and buffets.
Hemmerly’s boards are suitable for children, families, and adults only parties. Almost everyone loves to choose from several offerings rather than just one thing. These trendy boards add lots of fun to dessert, and will probably be offered for years to come. These boards are beautiful, and there is a beautiful photograph of every board that is presented.
There are excellent recipes for many of the sweets that are used in the boards. The recipes are succinct and easy to follow. These recipes and boards are easy for anyone to put together, including beginning cooks, non-cooks, and experienced cooks. Some are made of all store-bought items, and others homemade items. They are also easy to adapt to what you have in your home, and substitutions are easy to add.
While boards aren’t a new idea, they are a great idea and will make your entertaining and family desserts lots of fun.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
Hemmerly has an excellent imagination and presents unique boards for holidays, as well as breakfast and brunch dessert boards and dessert for every occasion including outdoor gatherings, formal gatherings, and buffets.
Hemmerly’s boards are suitable for children, families, and adults only parties. Almost everyone loves to choose from several offerings rather than just one thing. These trendy boards add lots of fun to dessert, and will probably be offered for years to come. These boards are beautiful, and there is a beautiful photograph of every board that is presented.
There are excellent recipes for many of the sweets that are used in the boards. The recipes are succinct and easy to follow. These recipes and boards are easy for anyone to put together, including beginning cooks, non-cooks, and experienced cooks. Some are made of all store-bought items, and others homemade items. They are also easy to adapt to what you have in your home, and substitutions are easy to add.
While boards aren’t a new idea, they are a great idea and will make your entertaining and family desserts lots of fun.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
November 23, 2021
Admittedly I was expecting a bit more from this book…
It’s not that the boards looked bad, nor that they weren’t creative, but they really just weren’t that appealing. There were hardly any unique recipes in this book to make the boards standout (like most recipes in the book are for chocolate covered _____). Pretty much all of the boards were just filled with a bunch of store bought baked goods, cakes, candy, cookies, etc. Now I’m not saying that pre-made food is a bad thing, but it just made the boards feel a little bland because there wasn’t something fresh on most of them. That said, while the thought of a board filled with a bunch of prepackaged foods didn’t really appeal to me, there is something to be said about the relative ease with which some of these could come together.
Besides that however, some of the boards were quite nice and I would definitely make them! The dessert nacho board, caramel apple dipping board, s’mores board, chocolate dipping board, and movie night board were some of the big standouts to me. I also appreciate the pictures that accompany each board, and while I will say that many of the boards don’t totally blow me away, they are great inspiration points for you to take things even further. All that being said, this books not bad. I didn’t find it stellar, but it definitely has its merit.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It’s not that the boards looked bad, nor that they weren’t creative, but they really just weren’t that appealing. There were hardly any unique recipes in this book to make the boards standout (like most recipes in the book are for chocolate covered _____). Pretty much all of the boards were just filled with a bunch of store bought baked goods, cakes, candy, cookies, etc. Now I’m not saying that pre-made food is a bad thing, but it just made the boards feel a little bland because there wasn’t something fresh on most of them. That said, while the thought of a board filled with a bunch of prepackaged foods didn’t really appeal to me, there is something to be said about the relative ease with which some of these could come together.
Besides that however, some of the boards were quite nice and I would definitely make them! The dessert nacho board, caramel apple dipping board, s’mores board, chocolate dipping board, and movie night board were some of the big standouts to me. I also appreciate the pictures that accompany each board, and while I will say that many of the boards don’t totally blow me away, they are great inspiration points for you to take things even further. All that being said, this books not bad. I didn’t find it stellar, but it definitely has its merit.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 12, 2021
I would not consider myself a culinary artist, but I do love to cook and I definitely appreciate excellent presentation. This picturesque book gives me hope that I can be the host with the most eye-catching and delicious boards around.
The highlights of this book of confectionery display principles include:
Types of boards and props that can be used
Build techniques
Ingredients and layouts for different types of sweet boards
Some of my favorite boards were:
Coffee Bar
Yogurt Parfait
Spring Brunch
Sushi and Sweets
Desert Nacho
After School Sweets
Sweet Summer Fruit Salad
There were so many beautiful, delicious, easy to make boards that narrowing it down to a few favorites was difficult.
An easy (and tasty!) 5 stars for this combination coffee table/recipe book. The photos are stunning and hunger inducing. There are even dessert recipes in the back to help you fill out your boards. Many thanks to Harvard Common Press via Netgalley.
The highlights of this book of confectionery display principles include:
Types of boards and props that can be used
Build techniques
Ingredients and layouts for different types of sweet boards
Some of my favorite boards were:
Coffee Bar
Yogurt Parfait
Spring Brunch
Sushi and Sweets
Desert Nacho
After School Sweets
Sweet Summer Fruit Salad
There were so many beautiful, delicious, easy to make boards that narrowing it down to a few favorites was difficult.
An easy (and tasty!) 5 stars for this combination coffee table/recipe book. The photos are stunning and hunger inducing. There are even dessert recipes in the back to help you fill out your boards. Many thanks to Harvard Common Press via Netgalley.
November 6, 2021
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was around 3.5 stars for me.
It's a beautiful book - lots of pictures of themed dessert boards that look delicious! I love the noshing board trend and am apparently picky in what I'm looking for. There are recipes for some of the desserts in the back, but the book is mostly how to arrange different desserts that are store bought to look nice. Some of the boards aren't super practical - like the hot cocoa board seems like a lot of work to lay everything out when it's just all going in a mug and the cheesecake board is basically just showing you how to plate cheesecake.
The pictures are great and I like the idea, but overall not quite what I was expecting.
This book was around 3.5 stars for me.
It's a beautiful book - lots of pictures of themed dessert boards that look delicious! I love the noshing board trend and am apparently picky in what I'm looking for. There are recipes for some of the desserts in the back, but the book is mostly how to arrange different desserts that are store bought to look nice. Some of the boards aren't super practical - like the hot cocoa board seems like a lot of work to lay everything out when it's just all going in a mug and the cheesecake board is basically just showing you how to plate cheesecake.
The pictures are great and I like the idea, but overall not quite what I was expecting.
November 19, 2021
This is such a fun book!!! Who doesn't like dessert? There are boards designed for the different holidays. If you want to create a special night for St Patrick's day or the Super Bowl this book has you covered. These boards are not huge you can make them as full or as sparse as you like. The pictures are great and give you wonderful ideas of how to lay things out. If you want to have a cupcake or cookie decorating party they have a lay out for you. One of my favorites is the after school sweets. Individual boards with some skewered fruit and some nuts with yogurt. Perfect for those after school. The chocolate boards have my mouth watering. Ice cream bars and hot chocolate bars are fun for family game nights. Recipes are included.
December 17, 2021
What is "food porn" you may be asking. That is images or video of foods specifically to be enjoyed as visual items, but with some hints of how you may reproduce it yourself. That is basically what this book is. It is not a cookbook. While the boards shown do include a list of the items on them (primarily purchased), the focus is on creating them by comparing the image to the list. There are 15 recipes but they are all in the last chapter demonstrating that the focus of the book is visual pleasure versus creating the food itself. That isn't a bad thing at all if you realize this is not a cookbook. If you know someone who loves looking at displays of food on Instagram or Pinterest, this could be a good gift for them.
November 26, 2021
More than 50 dessert charcuterie board ideas inside! Oh my goodness, so many incredible ideas.
This book has all you'll need to set up a beautiful dessert board. So many ideas, recipes, photos, where to place items, how to get started. There is a lot of information packed in this book. I was happy to see a lot of beautiful, color photos -- and each board has a listing of exactly what is on there. There are some really good recipes included to enhance your dessert boards. It's for epic party planning or for every day gatherings.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.
This book has all you'll need to set up a beautiful dessert board. So many ideas, recipes, photos, where to place items, how to get started. There is a lot of information packed in this book. I was happy to see a lot of beautiful, color photos -- and each board has a listing of exactly what is on there. There are some really good recipes included to enhance your dessert boards. It's for epic party planning or for every day gatherings.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.
December 28, 2021
Desserts with a decorative board to share with family and friends just in time for the holidays.
What did I like? Obviously this is more of a decorative book rather than recipe since most items can be bought just need to arrange them in an enticing manner. Still if your looking for that arrangement feel this book certainly helps.
Would I recommend or buy? If your into this type of design for holidays I’m sure owning a copy is a great idea. I’m sure though you can pick up as many ideas free on the web too. I like the idea but mostly do a potluck at most of our get togethers. Four stars!
I received a complimentary copy to look at and voluntarily left a review!
What did I like? Obviously this is more of a decorative book rather than recipe since most items can be bought just need to arrange them in an enticing manner. Still if your looking for that arrangement feel this book certainly helps.
Would I recommend or buy? If your into this type of design for holidays I’m sure owning a copy is a great idea. I’m sure though you can pick up as many ideas free on the web too. I like the idea but mostly do a potluck at most of our get togethers. Four stars!
I received a complimentary copy to look at and voluntarily left a review!
November 5, 2021
YUM!!! Wonderful ideas for all kinds of celebrations. Each board is beautifully presented and photographed to inspire lovely, luscious dessert boards that will truly wow anyone lucky enough to get invited to that party!
Most of the boards revolve around things that can be store-bought, but there is a nice section of recipes for some homemade treats as well. This would be a great gift for anyone with a sweet tooth who loves entertaining!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
Most of the boards revolve around things that can be store-bought, but there is a nice section of recipes for some homemade treats as well. This would be a great gift for anyone with a sweet tooth who loves entertaining!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
June 5, 2022
I have reached the stage in life when I am all for charcuterie boards in all of their forms. I used to always want to do appetizer spreads for holidays, thinking they would be fun and easy, but they are never easy or fun for the person putting them together. Throwing something on a board? I'm in. Dessert Boards has some great in spiration photos for putting together dessert boards for your family and/or friends. I wouldn't necessarily purchase the book, but if I saw it at the library I would pick it up.
Disclaimer: A copy was provided by the publisher.
Disclaimer: A copy was provided by the publisher.
September 24, 2021
*I was provided a digital ARC by the publisher*
I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a great collection of different party boards for all different occasions. In comparison to browsing Pinterest, it gave step by step lists of food things you’ll need so you can pick and choose without feeling overwhelmed from looking at a million different articles. There is literally a board for everything in this book!
I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a great collection of different party boards for all different occasions. In comparison to browsing Pinterest, it gave step by step lists of food things you’ll need so you can pick and choose without feeling overwhelmed from looking at a million different articles. There is literally a board for everything in this book!
November 10, 2021
Very creative and photos are well done. Recipes in the back are helpful although you should realize this is not a recipe book - it is a dessert presentation book.
I never thought of flipping the "in vogue" charcuterie board into a fun dessert option. I will definitely use this for the future - especially bringing to friends homes!
A special thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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I never thought of flipping the "in vogue" charcuterie board into a fun dessert option. I will definitely use this for the future - especially bringing to friends homes!
A special thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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December 14, 2021
The dessert boards in this book are so beautiful and colourful, they are practically works of art! My artist heart felt so happy just looking at them. My metabolic issues also had me looking at the pictures to see what alternatives for low-carb desserts I could come up with. Lots of ideas here for those who have no such issues.
The food can be store-bought or made at home if you choose, as recipes are provided. Definitely a book to have on-hand for a party where you can wow your guests.
The food can be store-bought or made at home if you choose, as recipes are provided. Definitely a book to have on-hand for a party where you can wow your guests.
November 7, 2021
This is one of the least inspiring of the foodboard cookbooks I've have looked at. This one was more clearly "What can we throw on a board and give a cute name?". A great example of this was a Doughnut board which just included a big picture of a mound of doughnuts. Not much I could find in this book that you couldn't find on pinterest.
December 14, 2021
Exactly as advertised: 50 beautiful dessert boards. I'd love to be served any of them! I cannot currently use of them. But oh well. It was fun to look through! I liked that the author totally recommended buying the components pre-made from the store. She did give a few recipes in the back to add homemade touches, but it's optional.
December 19, 2021
I love the concept of this book, but the premise of buying most of the items kinda stinks. I know this is not a cook book more of a design book.
If you are clueless on how to arrange things then this would be a good place to start. If you already have some experience this might not be the book for you.
If you are clueless on how to arrange things then this would be a good place to start. If you already have some experience this might not be the book for you.
November 7, 2021
A simple yet impressive display of desserts on boards/trays for everyday and special occasions. There are a few sweet, delicious recipes at the end. This is a very fun book to browse for great ideas. I thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
November 13, 2021
Good for people that want to entertain and don’t have time to make much from scratch. This isn’t a cookbook more an inspiration book (there’s only 15 recipes in the book). 95% of the boards are store bought items. The pictures are cool I just prefer to make more from scratch.
November 18, 2021
I received this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 17, 2022
Lot of really good ideas in this book
December 6, 2021
Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press, Harvard Common Press and NetGalley for a complimentary advanced copy of this book.
Charcuterie boards are all the rage these days, but we usually associate them with meats and cheeses, not dessert. This book is a fun take on the tasty trend. There are some really fun boards in this book! The breakfast section features a coffee bar, tea time tray, and a yogurt parfait board. Cute boards aboud in the holiday section. The Around the World chapter features candy sushi and dessert nachos. The Family Friendly section contians boards for caramel apples, and cupcake & cookie decorating. There also a few celebration-themed boards and an anytime chapter for things that didn't fit in other categories. Lots of different types of trays were used as charcuterie boards, too which made it feel more flexible and fun. These dessert boards are perfect for a night of entertaining or just a quiet night in with the immediate family.
Charcuterie boards are all the rage these days, but we usually associate them with meats and cheeses, not dessert. This book is a fun take on the tasty trend. There are some really fun boards in this book! The breakfast section features a coffee bar, tea time tray, and a yogurt parfait board. Cute boards aboud in the holiday section. The Around the World chapter features candy sushi and dessert nachos. The Family Friendly section contians boards for caramel apples, and cupcake & cookie decorating. There also a few celebration-themed boards and an anytime chapter for things that didn't fit in other categories. Lots of different types of trays were used as charcuterie boards, too which made it feel more flexible and fun. These dessert boards are perfect for a night of entertaining or just a quiet night in with the immediate family.
February 8, 2022
The art in this book is beautiful. It makes you want to eat the different boards that you see. There were all kinds of boards to make, everything from breakfast boards to movie night boards. Everything you need to create these is included even down to how to transport them safely. The book separates the store bought items from the homemade ones. What is nice is that the homemade items are included in the back of the book instead of with the actual boards. I like that because if you feel like you are not able to make something you can easily replace it with your favorite recipe or a store bought item.
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