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Books Boards for Two
Ebook · 25 boards · sized for two
Boards for Two: 25 charcuterie boards for date nights and nights in
Boards for Two is a 136-page ebook of 25 charcuterie boards sized for exactly two people, so the board is generous without half of it going back in the fridge. Each one has an exact shopping list with amounts and prices, a countdown so it's ready when they arrive, seven placement steps, and what to pour with an alcohol-free option.
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25 boards2 people each136 pages25 drink pairings
Boards for Two at a glance
- Format
- PDF ebook, 136 pages, US Letter, full colour
- Boards
- 25 in 5 sections: Celebrations, Nights In, Luxe for Two, Passport for Two, Seasons for Two
- Amounts
- 2 oz of meat and cheese per person for a light bite, 3 oz as the main food, 4 oz as dinner
- Drinks
- A pairing for every board, plus an alcohol-free option
- Occasions
- First date, anniversary, Valentine's Day, proposal night, movie night, New Year's Eve
- Price
- $9.99 on Gumroad, instant download
From the book
Boards made for two
What you get
Every board includes
Prep countdown
A timed plan so the board is ready when they arrive.
Seven placement steps
Where each item goes, and the reason it works there.
Set the mood
What to pour, why it works, and an alcohol-free option.
A fact to share
A "Did You Know?" note about the board to talk about at the table.
Swaps and upgrades
Five substitutions and five optional upgrades for every board.
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All 25 boards
The 25 boards for two
| # | Board | Section | Built as | Prep | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The First Date Board | Celebrations | Main food | 20 min | $31–46 |
| 02 | The Valentine's Day Board | Celebrations | Dinner | 30 min | $36–54 |
| 03 | The Anniversary Board | Celebrations | Dinner | 30 min | $52–76 |
| 04 | The Proposal Night Board | Celebrations | Dinner | 40 min | $86–153 |
| 05 | The Honeymoon Suite Board | Celebrations | Main food | 20 min | $38–56 |
| 06 | The 'I'm Sorry' Board | Celebrations | Main food | 20 min | $31–53 |
| 07 | The Birthday Celebration Board | Celebrations | Main food | 30 min | $37–56 |
| 08 | The 'Just Because' Board | Celebrations | Main food | 10 min | $12–22 |
| 09 | The Cozy Night In Board | Nights In | Dinner | 25 min | $39–58 |
| 10 | The Midnight Indulgence Board | Nights In | Light bite | 10 min | $22–34 |
| 11 | The Morning After Brunch Board | Nights In | Main food | 25 min | $26–36 |
| 12 | The Movie Night Board | Nights In | Main food | 20 min | $24–35 |
| 13 | The Lazy Sunday Board | Nights In | Main food | 15 min | $25–36 |
| 14 | The Game Night Board | Nights In | Main food | 20 min | $22–33 |
| 15 | The Breakfast in Bed Board | Nights In | Light bite | 15 min | $21–32 |
| 16 | The Oysters & Champagne Board | Luxe for Two | Seafood tasting | 30 min | $42–64 |
| 17 | The Truffle & Aged Cheese Board | Luxe for Two | Main food | 25 min | $44–65 |
| 18 | The Whiskey & Smoke Board | Luxe for Two | Main food | 25 min | $32–48 |
| 19 | The Caviar & Crème Fraîche Board | Luxe for Two | Seafood tasting | 20 min | $47–126 |
| 20 | The French Bistro à Deux Board | Passport for Two | Dinner | 30 min | $32–49 |
| 21 | The Italian Amore Board | Passport for Two | Dinner | 25 min | $36–51 |
| 22 | The Spanish Tapas for Two Board | Passport for Two | Dinner | 30 min | $36–53 |
| 23 | The Mediterranean Escape Board | Passport for Two | Dinner | 30 min | $33–48 |
| 24 | The Summer Garden Picnic Board | Seasons for Two | Main food | 25 min | $29–41 |
| 25 | The Sparkling New Year's Eve Board | Seasons for Two | Main food | 30 min | $40–61 |
Costs are typical US grocery estimates for the whole board.
Free sample
The First Date Board: the full shopping list
Board 01 is built as the main food for the evening: 3 oz each of meat and cheese per person. It costs about $31–46 in total and takes 20 min to build. Here's its full shopping list, exactly as it appears in the book.
Cheeses
| Item | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Manchego | 3 oz | $4–6 |
| Double-crème brie | 3 oz | $3–5 |
Meats
| Item | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prosciutto | 3 oz | $5–7 |
| Soppressata | 3 oz | $3–5 |
Crackers & bread
| Item | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Water crackers | 10 | $3–4 |
| Rosemary crackers | 8 | $3–5 |
Fruit & nuts
| Item | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marcona almonds | 3 tbsp | $3–4 |
| Dried apricots | 4 pieces | $1–2 |
| Red seedless grapes | 1 small cluster | $2–3 |
Spreads & extras
| Item | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Castelvetrano olives | ¼ cup | $3–4 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp | pantry |
| Dijon mustard | 1 tbsp | pantry |
Garnish
| Item | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh rosemary sprig | 1–2 | $1 |
What to pour: Cava or Prosecco. Dry bubbles refresh the palate between salty, rich bites, and a sparkling wine feels like an occasion without being over the top. Alcohol-free: Sparkling water with lemon, or a light rosé.
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Ebook · best value
$9.99
- Instant PDF download
- 136 full-colour pages on your phone, tablet or laptop
- Print just the board you're making
Paperback
$19.99
- 136 pages, full colour, 8.5″ × 11″
- Lies open on the counter while you build
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
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Questions
Boards for Two: questions before you buy
How much charcuterie do you need for two people?
About 2 oz each of meat and cheese per person for a light bite before dinner, 3 oz each if the board is the main food for the evening, and 4 oz each if it's dinner. Every board in the book says which one it's built as.
What's on a charcuterie board for two?
Usually two cheeses, two cured meats, a fruit, something sweet like honey or jam, nuts, crackers or bread, and something briny like olives or cornichons. The book adds a drink pairing for each board.
What are the best occasions for these boards?
First dates, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, birthdays, proposal nights, movie nights, lazy Sundays, breakfast in bed and New Year's Eve. There are also luxe boards like oysters and Champagne, and four boards from other cuisines.
Do the boards include drinks?
Yes. Each board has a "Set the Mood" pairing that explains why the drink works, plus an alcohol-free option.
Is there a paperback?
The paperback is coming soon to Amazon at $19.99. The ebook is available now as an instant PDF download.
How do I get the ebook?
Checkout is on Gumroad. You get a download link by email straight away, and the PDF stays in your Gumroad library.
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