Board Builder

Make your own charcuterie board

Add what you like, one category at a time. The Lab recommends what pairs with it and explains why, drawing on 325 ingredient profiles. When you're done, tell us how many people it's for and get a free shopping list, with how to prep and present every item.

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Charcuterie Lab: 50 Boards Built by Science

The Book

50 boards, built by science

Every board comes with a shopping list, the pairing logic behind it, substitutions and the order to build it in. Instant PDF download on Gumroad, or a full-colour paperback from Amazon.

Ingredient library

Look up any ingredient

Hundreds of cheeses, meats, fruits, spreads and crackers — what each one pairs with and why, how to prep it, and what to buy.

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