In Celebration Boards, bestselling author and entertaining expert Maegan Brown (@thebakermama) shows how a simple board can turn an ordinary Tuesday night into something memorable.

Moving far beyond traditional charcuterie, Maegan introduces 50 creative, easy-to-build boards for every occasion—from Pajama Party Breakfasts and Book Club gatherings to Build-Your-Own Ramen, Baked Potato Bars, Espresso Martini Boards, and decadent dessert spreads. These interactive, family-friendly creations make entertaining effortless, affordable, and fun.

With stunning photography, step-by-step guidance, and practical hosting tips, Celebration Boards embraces the growing trend of everyday “micro-celebrations,” proving that the best moments don’t require a special occasion—just good food, great company, and a board worth gathering around.

Maegan shares a few board recipes:

Mac n Cheese Board

Dessert Board

Celebration Board

Game Day Board

About the Author:
MAEGAN BROWN (a.k.a. The BakerMama) is the bestselling cookbook author of Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads, and Brilliant Bites.

Through her popular blog, TheBakerMama.com, she shares easy, family-friendly recipes, creative food boards, and festive ideas that make everyday moments feel worth celebrating.

Maegan is passionate about helping others create beautiful, delicious experiences with ease. Her love for gathering around good food began at a young age and continues today in her own home, where she creates meaningful, joy-filled moments with her family and friends while inspiring others to do the same.

I had a fun conversation with Justin Scerbo, Director of Brand Strategy with Java Factory.

Java Factory announces Ice Cream Truck Season, the second and largest chapter of Flavor 52, the ambitious year-long innovation program introducing 52 new coffee flavors over 52 consecutive weeks. 

Launching Late August and running through October,  Java Factory Flavor 52 Ice Cream Truck Season 2 transforms beloved frozen treats into a nine-week series of limited-edition coffees inspired by Creamsicle®, Breyers® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Klondike®, Popsicle® Firecracker, Good Humor® Chocolate Éclair, and every dad's favorite, Good Humor® Toasted Almond, alongside original Java Factory creations inspired by the neighborhood ice cream truck. The journey concludes with one final mystery flavor, kept under wraps until its October reveal just before Halloween.

Justin Scerbo, Director of Brand Strategy

The campaign also supports Java Factory's effort to establish a Guinness World Records title for the most unique coffee flavors launched by a coffee brand within a single year. Flavor 52 will conclude at the 2027 Summer Fancy Food Show with the unveiling of the campaign's final flavor release.

At a time when wellness advice often feels confusing, expensive, or impossible to maintain, Stephanie offers a refreshing alternative: simple, realistic strategies that help people nourish themselves and their families without guilt, perfectionism, or overwhelm. From weekday dinners to holiday feasts, brunch spreads to BBQs, Love What's On Your Plate offers recipes that are crafted with love and designed to make home cooking stress-free and rewarding.

Stephanie shares a few recipes from the book:

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

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Chimichurri

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Simple Salmon

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My guest this week is Yumna Jawad. We had a great time talking about her new cookbook, The feel good foodie cookbook and Oathoats, her overnight oats brand. She shared a few recipes with me that will make your mouth water.

Tahini Banana Bread

Greek Salad

Spaghetti w/Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

Strawberry Rose Pancakes

Oath Oats

Lokelani Alabanza, an experienced pastry chef and ice cream maker, has invented over 300 ice cream flavors over the course of her career. Based in Nashville, TN, Alabanza also founded Saturated Ice Cream, a brand that combines plant-based ingredients with CBD.

An ode to Black joy and creativity, ICE CREAM QUEEN offers 100 wildly inventive ice cream, sorbet and non dairy recipes. It features her original creations and revamped classics such as Malted Vanilla, Roasted Strawberry and Mint Chip.

Lokelani shared some of her unique recipes with me:

Parmesan Ice Cream

Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Pear-Pomegranate, Prosecco Sorbet

Nashville Hot Chicken Ice Cream