The Art of the Board: Fun & Fancy Snack Boards, Recipes & Ideas for Entertaining All Year

With Olivia Carney’s friendly guidance, you’ll go from hopeless host to host with the most--one salami rose at a time.

2022 GOLD Winner for Cooking, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards

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.

Not sure where to start? 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.

Olivia Carney, a.k.a. That Charcuterie Chick, is a New Jersey-based food influencer, content creator, photographer, and marketing professional. She is a senior brand marketing manager for a Fortune 500 company and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University. Olivia began to share her passion for making charcuterie and cheese boards on social media in December 2019 and grew to 50K Instagram followers in under a year. Making charcuterie boards and other elevated food spreads brings her joy and provides a creative outlet and an escape from her demanding career. She lives in Hopatcong, NJ.