Tables & Spreads: A Go-To Guide for Beautiful Snacks, Intimate Gatherings, and Inviting Feasts

Following up on their guide Platters and Boards, here the authors move on to tables and spreads, presenting a variety of approaches to building a spread and the importance of establishing a focal point. Besides the art of styling, the book also covers tablescaping (setting themed dining tables in decorative ways for special events) for casual get-togethers as well as holiday spreads. Each option includes flavor combination ideas, suggestions for optional drink pairings, styling notes, and a sidebar with tips on offering substitutions. As in the authors’ previous book, their rich photographs are a particular highlight and will guide home cooks as they recreate snacks and spreads. There are ideas for various occasions (girls’ night, a baby shower) and options catering to vegetarian and vegan diets. Highlights include a dumpling party, which can be created with the help of the entire family, as well as a customizable autumn oatmeal spread.