This book was fab if your wanting help and guidance on making your table spread look every bit as appetising as they make it

The photos in this cookbook are beautiful. I like how it's broken down into parts and goes into how much time you'll need for prepping. I also like that there are check list-type things in here like the Five Qs. I really enjoyed the fact that there is a portion page because you don't want too much of some things and not enough of others. I am SO THANKFUL there's a page with illustrations of different cheese knives. I learned all about different cheese knives today and I had never known there were so many different ones!

This literally has everything in it to plan your next spread. I really want a copy of this!

Must have for anyone planning any kind of get together or just wants to make Tuesday a special occasion! Lots of different ideas and recipes. And the pictures are gorgeous! My favorite part is the authors give you a formula on how to make the perfect board. This would make a wonderful gift as well.

With its beautiful photos of spreads and tablescapes and delectable recipes it makes me long for a time when we could all easily gather together. Although most of the ideas could be adapted to use in a fun way to do something different with your family or housemates to give a night a special feeling.

It is both a how to with helpful tips and food porn.

Wow.. what an indepth look into the Art of Spreads. You will have so much know-how by the end of the book that you will be drawing out ideas for it. Details on many things - cheese knifes, cheese cuts, meat cuts, styling, cracker types, candles, table cloth, color wheel, music, drink pairing. With so muhc thought put into it, you and your guests will enjoy the party even more.

An awesome book to help take some of the stress out of planning out a table spread for gatherings. I found this book really interesting, made me consider things that I'd never thought of, like actually setting out the appropriate amount of items based off of how many people and how many they would (or should) typically eat. When we host parties, we just put out platters wherever they fit and have at it. But there's an interesting rhyme and reason and I'm looking forward to trying it. This book had some great information and had some awesome pictures to go along with everything. I wish my palate was more than just chips and dip because some of the recipes looked and sounded delicious! I think this book would make a great book to have on hand for planning gatherings!

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

A beautiful book. The pictures pull you in and make you want to try out all the recipes. Definitely makes me think I could up my charcuterie board game.

Such a great book for any hostess! Filled with great ideas on beautiful spreads to offer your guests or even for a nice night in with your family! My family personally loves snacks & charcuterie so this was perfect for us!

It is a fabulous, fun, beautiful book!!! Tables & Spreads is the complete perfect, guide for those who love to have gatherings at home. It is full of practical advises about how to built your spreads, the wow factor, delicious recipes and more to help you welcome your family and friends into a cozy, delicious table..

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Beautiful, lovely photos! It's always disappointing when the recipe photos aren't up to par with the recipes and overall feel of the cookbook, but this book definitely succeeded!

For the most novice of hosts to the very experienced, this book acts as a handy guide for all things entertaining.

Shelly Worcel goes beyond the traditional cheese & charcuterie board in this book (but definitely does not glaze over them either) by providing every element necessary for hosting a get together. Worcel is extremely thorough in how to plan and organize your "tables" or "spreads" by offering checklists and timelines with plenty of extensive information on serveware, utensils, glassware, centerpieces – just to name a few.

The second part of the book includes a plethora of spread ideas along with recipes to help lead you in the right direction. This is a book that I will find myself referring to for inspiration for my next get-together, or even just a date night where I'd rather set up a grazing board than cook a meal.

If you've ever looked at a pretty charcuterie board on Pinterest or Instagram and thought, there is no way I can do that; now you can. This is THE book you need if you want to design a perfect snacking party. It has everything and many things that are missing from other books like it. I particularly liked the choose your own adventure graphic page. It was very helpful. This books takes into account more than just how to cheese board, or how to set out a spread. You may never need another book on how to do this after this one, with a board for every occasion. The spicy cantaloupe jam was a huge hit. The cacio e pepe 7 minute eggs were bomb! I'm really looking forward to having a Pierogi Dumpling party. Buy this book. You will get SO MUCH use out of it. Thank you to the publisher for sending it to me in exchange for my review.

Beautifully photographed and illustrated and so helpful for planning a board or spread for a party. It's full of tips for entertaining and how to select flavours that work well together as well as how to style a board/spread to be aesthetically pleasing.

If you, like me, have ever been confused as to the right way to make a proper charcuterie board (how do all those instagram/pinterest chefs make it look so easy????) then this book is absolutely a resource you will need. From recipes for sauces to advice on colors, ratios of salty to sweet, this book is a great resource for anyone looking to make, well, Tables & Spreads! It delivers exactly what the title promises - the instructions are easy to follow and the recipes sound as though they are within reach of the average person and their local grocery store. Love it, now if you'll excuse me I'm going to try and make a instagram-worthy charcuterie board.

I enjoyed the photos and ideas for creating these spreads. As another reviewer said, once COVID issues have passed and we can free socialize I will look forward to using these ideas for inspiration

I love Shelly Westerhausen's earlier book - Platters & Boards - and her new book is cooking porn as well. Even if you have no intention of making the recipes, the book is complete eye candy and inspiration for decorating and hosting. The recipes are a nice mix of basic to moderate in difficulty but her talent is showing how to create wonderful food service for a party of 2 or more. And how to incorporate cooked items with purchased to have a fun time at your own party. Until we can resume normal, this book is also a great tool to help make small events with close family feel special. Kudos to Westerhausen!

This book is a great lesson in everything to do with cheese boards, delicious dips, and festive spreads! A reader can learn about which cheeses complement each other, simple recipes for entertaining, as well as tips for putting together an aesthetically pleasing spread. If you’re like me and love charcuterie boards, you’ll love this book!

A great book for those grazing diners and small parties where you don't really want to be hidden in the kitchen all the time. I love cooking, but I usually can't be bothered decorating, so this book was full of inspiration to make things look pretty without too much effort, just by using a few prep techniques. The cutting guide of things was nice that way. I really liked that.
The pictures in the book are just beautiful and you do want to dig in while drinking a glass and talking to your friends.

This book is a great resource for gatherings, whether it be a small group or large. The photos are beautiful; the food combinations interesting, and sometime unusual. It is very well organized and presented, with lots of recipes and suggestions provided. The book provides exactly what you would expect: lovely tables and spreads of foods as well as beverages. The authors have suggestions for a variety of spreads to use for breakfasts, lunches and dinners, and for different times of the year. A very good reference.