A little book on the art of charcuterie and cheese with all you need to know about the popular serving trend—from how to select and pair meats and cheeses to balancing favors, as well as over 20 recipes for your very own board along with themed board ideas.

A little book on the art of charcuterie and cheese with all you need to know about the popular serving trend—from how to select and pair meats and cheeses to balancing favors, as well as over 20 recipes for your very own board along with themed board ideas.

The Little Book of Charcuterie and Cheese is the perfect gift book for those great hosts in your life who love the art of charcuterie boards. This book offers a unique overview of charcuterie and cheese, including its history, its entertainment value, and how to make the most out of your own board. With more than 20 recipes, including:

• Pimento cheese dip
• Fig and rosemary jam
• Themed board ideas for New Year’s, game days, picnics, holidays, and more

Scandanavian crochet designer and pattern writer Emilia Johansson guides beginner crocheters through creating the cutest crochet wardrobe, with 24 patterns for everything from winter sweaters to summer tops.

No need to fear making your first sweater out of yarn! This is the ultimate beginner’s handbook for making crochet clothes. Crochet designer and pattern writer Emilia Johansson knows exactly what it felt like to be a beginner just starting out, so she tailors her instructions to be clear and accessible to anyone interested in the craft. With detailed steps and plenty of visual guides, Emilia will show you how to make your next favourite tee or cardigan. Under Emilia’s guide, you’ll learn that making crochet clothes is a lot easier than you think. The skills you’ll learn with smaller projects like a box tee or peplum top are highly transferable to bigger patterns like bobble sweaters and long cardigans, meaning that the more you make, the simpler it gets. And with plenty of options for sizing and colour, you’re free to make things that fit you perfectly – or you can even surprise friends and family with perfectly tailored, highly unique pieces they’ll treasure. No matter who you’re crocheting for, you’re bound to love this to-go guide for cute, comfortable crochet pieces. This book will have 24 patterns and 24 full-page styled shots plus step-by-step photos.

A light-hearted celebration of the history, taste and culture of chocolate. There are facts and statistics, amusing sayings, proverbs and puns, as well as quotations from the great and the good all about chocolate, why it’s so nice and how best to consume it.

The popularity of chocolate is never in doubt, but what are the true origins of this most delicious of treats? Who are the greatest chocolatiers? Which countries eat more than others? Is dark chocolate really good for you? Answers to all these questions and many more are included in The Little Book of Chocolate, a fun- and fact-packed book that explores all aspects of this global indulgence.

From the purest chocolates to the most bizarre flavours you can find and from the everyday to the decadent, this book is a light-hearted celebration of the history, taste and culture of chocolate. There are facts and statistics, amusing sayings, proverbs and puns, as well as quotations from the great and the good all about chocolate, why it’s so nice and how best to consume it. Dip in to a few pages of this and you’ll soon be reaching out for a slab of brown (or white) heaven in your hand!

SAMPLE QUOTE:
‘All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.’ – Charles M. Schultz

SAMPLE FACT:
The scientific name for the tree that chocolate comes from is theobroma cacao, meaning ‘food of the gods’.