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Page 1 of the Charcuterie Cheat Sheet

Every free printable, yours when you sign up

The thank-you page has every one of these to download, and the welcome email links them too.

  • 2 pages

    The Charcuterie Cheat Sheet

    How much to buy for 4 to 50 guests, the build order, fridge timing and four pairing rules.

  • 2 pages

    Top Picks: the best brand of everything

    The #1 pick from every buying guide on one list to take to the store.

  • 4 pages

    Holiday board countdown plans

    Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's Eve: when to shop, prep and build.

  • 2 pages

    The Pairing Cheat Sheet

    18 wines and beers and the cheeses and meats to put out with each.

  • 1 page

    The Cheese Counter Card

    How much cheese to buy, one pick from each texture and what to ask at the counter.

  • 48 boards

    Board shopping lists

    A printable list for every board in the Board Library, with amounts for the guest count.

  • 11 pages

    Board 01 from the book, free

    The Classic American Starter: shopping list with prices, timed build and swaps.

What an issue looks like

One short email a week. Here's the shape of a typical issue:

Subject: Why brie and honey work (and the $6 upgrade)

The pairing

Brie is rich and a little salty. Honey adds sweetness and a touch of acid, so each bite tastes lighter than either on its own. Warm the brie for 20 to 30 minutes first, or it tastes of almost nothing.

The board

A Friendsgiving board for 10: three cheeses, two meats, pears and candied pecans, with how much to buy and a 60-minute timeline.

The best buy

This week's pick from the buying guides, and the store-brand version that's nearly as good.

New this week

Any new free printable, first.

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