A Guide To Boards + Supplies from “That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life”

 

Here to share with you links to all of the boards and ramekins in my new book, That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life.

I set out to write this book with the plates and boards in my kitchen that I’ve acquired over the past few years. From basic cutting boards to fancy slates, I searched the internet high and low to find the exact (or close to exact) products for you! The book features 16 plates + boards total, spread throughout 50 cheese plates and six chapters.

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A note on serving sizes:

Think about what this plate is for. Is it an appetizer before a big meal? Is it the only food served at your party? That will determine that serving size of your plate. Typically, 3oz of cheese per person is the standard, but I know I can eat more than that. I came up with a simple formula depending on your plate size:

8” Plate - 2 to 4 People

10” Plate - 4 to 6 People

12” Plate - 6 to 8 People

15” Plate - 8 to 12 People

If serving more than 12, just keep restocking the board when it runs low with easy items like crackers or nuts.

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Rectangular Wooden Cutting Board (11 x 17”)

Featured on That “Back To Basics” Plate, That “Plant Party” Plate + That “Summer In The City” Plate

Here’s a perfect example of a cutting board that I bought in a 3-pack from a random home goods store back in 2015 when moving to NYC. I truthfully don’t know where it’s from, but I found a similar one online! It still has the rounded edges and only an inch longer.

LINK HERE ($18)

Rectangular Wooden Cutting Board (10 x14”)

Featured on That “Summer Soiree” Plate, That “Bagel Morning” Plate, That “Berry Picking” Plate, That “Grow Your Own Garnish” Plate

Here’s another reliable cutting board to use as a cheese plate! This size is great to serve 6-8 as an appetizer.

LINK HERE ($19)

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Square Slate

(12 x 12”)

Featured on That “G.O.A.T” Plate, That “Quick Pickle” Plate, That “Figlami River” Plate, That “Essential Crunch” Plate

This slate is from one of my favorite board companies called Brooklyn Slate. The slate is sourced from a quarry in upstate NY and handcrafted into different shapes and sizes. The book also features a 12” round version of this slate. Brooklyn Slate is now offering an exclusive bundle with a slate and a copy of my book!

LINK - BOOK + SLATE BUNDLE ($52 - $68)

LINK - SQUARE ($44)

LINK - ROUND ($48)

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Round Wooden Lazy Susan (15”)

Featured on That “Cheese Party” Plate, That “Grill Night” Plate, That “Burrata Bar” Plate, That “Tangy Taste” Plate

I love this plate! It’s the perfect size for a bigger creation with more bowls and ramekins. Bonus: It rotates in true lazy susan fashion!

LINK HERE ($12.99)

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Round Wooden Board with Handle

(10”)

Featured on That “Farmer’s Market” Plate, That “Hot Honey” Plate, That “Lavender Fields” Plate, That “Summertime Snack” Plate

This specific plate is now listed as unavailable, but I found a very similar style with knives included from Boska, one of my favorite board and cheese knife companies!

LINK HERE ($34)

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Round Soapstone Tray with Brass Handles (12”)

Featured on That “J’Adore Fromage” Plate, That “Deconstructed Pizza” Plate, That “Queso + Guac” Plate, That “Garden” Plate

Believe it or not, this one is actually a pizza stone! I was given this tray as a birthday gift and have yet to use it for pizza… The raised edges make this perfect for a cheese plate and the handles ensure easy transporting. This tray is quite heavy, but looks beautiful on any table!

LINK HERE ($85)

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Rectangular Porcelain Plate

(6 x 10”)

As seen on That “Fresh Mozz” Plate, That “Fresh Picked” Plate

I was given this tray after a catering gig and I loved the size. It’s perfect for a smaller cheese plate to serve 2-4 people. I found a similar one that’s only inch longer and in a set of 4!

LINK HERE ($25)

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Acacia Serving Tray

(15”)

As seen on That “Salami River” Plate, That “Meze Platter” Plate, That “Autumn Spice” Plate

I love this board for full and abundant cheese plates! The edges make sure nothing falls off the sides, and the handles are perfect for transporting.

LINK HERE ($21)

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Round Porcelain Plate

(11”)

As seen on That “Italian Countryside” Plate, That “Beach Picnic” Plate, That “Morning Marmalade” Plate, That “Cheap But Classy” Plate

I love using basic dinner plates as cheese plates! Especially if they have a fun design like this marbled one. Just make the the bottom of the plate is flat, not curved. The items will stay in better place that way.

LINK HERE ($8)

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Rectangular Plastic Tray

(10 x 15”)

Featured on That “Game Day” Plate, That “Pimento Party” Plate

This is a great tray for catering large groups. I found this in a pack of 3 and re-use them constantly. The edges are perfect for piling up chips or crackers.

LINK HERE ($17)

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Rectangular Wooden Board

(9 x 13”)

As seen on That “Foliage” Plate, That “Treat Yourself” Plate, That “Fireside” Plate

This is another board that I can’t find online, but I found a very similar one below! I love how rustic this wooden board feels for the colder seasons.

LINK HERE ($14)

Other Plates Featured:

1) Round Plastic Serving Tray (12”) - LINK HERE ($13 for a 5 pack)

2) Light Green Baking Dish (8x12”) - LINK HERE ($13)

3) Round Porcelain Dinner Plate (12”) - This was from Ikea years ago and I can’t find the link, but any standard dinner plate works!

4) Pyrex Glass Dish (5x8”) - LINK HERE ($11 for 2 pack)

JARS AND RAMEKINS:

The book consists of a variety of 2oz, 4oz and 6oz ramekins. For example, the ramekin on That “Sweet Little Parm” Plate (pictured above on the white and orange plate) is 2oz, while the jam in the ramekin to the right is 4oz. A 6oz ramekin can be found on page 214, to hold items like marinated artichokes, olives or cornichons. Larger serving dishes can be found on page 166 to hold items like burrata or hummus!

Click the images below for links:

1) 2oz Glass Ramekins

2) 4oz Glass Ramekins

3) 8oz Wide Mouth Jars (as seen on That “Quick Pickle” Plate)

4) 6oz White Ramekins

5) 4oz Serving Dish


Thank you to everyone who has supported me and this book! I hope this post can help you recreate all of the cheese plates with ease!

xo

Marissa