1 / 7Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion
Amazing Occasion: Beautiful Boards is Maegan Brown’s cookbook of 50 snack-board ideas for family meals, holidays, breakfast, desserts and entertaining. Large photographs and step-by-step instructions support recreating the arrangements, from a pancake board to a build-your-own taco board.
At a glance
- Includes 50 snack-board concepts for everyday meals, seasonal occasions, breakfast and brunch, desserts, and entertaining.
- The listed examples include pancake, grilled cheese, taco, movie-night, birthday dessert and chocolate fondue boards.
- Each board is described as having a large photograph and step-by-step instructions.
Reference price: £16.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The range spans everyday food as well as holiday and party themes, making the ideas relevant to more than one kind of gathering.
- Photographs and step-by-step guidance are intended to help readers reproduce the visual arrangements.
- The publisher description says boards can be prepared ahead, which may help hosts spend less time assembling food during an event.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Rock Point |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 24 Sept. 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 168 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1631066471 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1631066474 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.59 x 2.03 x 26.42 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The book focuses on arranging snack boards rather than presenting itself as a general-purpose cookbook, so buyers seeking a broad collection of conventional recipes may prefer a different focus. The prep-ahead statement is a listing claim, not a guarantee for every board.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Hosts looking for themed snack-board ideas for holidays, parties and family gatherings.
- Readers who benefit from visual examples and step-by-step arrangement guidance.
- Gift buyers seeking a food-presentation cookbook.
Less suited to
- Anyone primarily seeking a wide-ranging everyday cookbook rather than board concepts and presentation ideas.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the photographs and board ideas, particularly for holidays and parties, and describes the book as a potential gift. That suits its stated emphasis on visual arrangements and themed occasions. Feedback on value for money is mixed, so its appeal may depend on how often you expect to use board-specific inspiration.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the photographs and ideas for special boards.
- Customers mention holiday and party inspiration and consider it a gift option.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions on value for money are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
How many board ideas are included?
The title and listing describe 50 snack boards.
What kinds of occasions does the book cover?
The listing describes ideas for family meals and snacks, seasons and holidays, breakfast and brunch, desserts, and entertaining.
Does it include visual and written guidance?
The listing says each board has a large photograph and step-by-step instructions.
Is it only about cheese and charcuterie?
No. The description says it goes beyond and includes classic cheese and charcuterie boards, with examples such as pancake, taco and dessert boards.
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