Pick a simple board or platter. Wood is always a good idea, it looks super homey and warm, and you want to give the various foods a chance to pop.

Eating less meat — something most of us could benefit from, health-wise — doesn’t have to translate to a sad, minuscule steak on your plate. Presentation matters, and a shrunken portion can ...

From meat platter to a work of art By Deb Wandell , Chronicle Staff Writer Dec 3, 2008 ?Salumi,? by John Piccetti and Francois Vecchio (Chronicle Books; $24.95).

The "lamb" was processed gyro meat, aka "street meat." It's not something I eat regularly, but occasionally have a hankering for. If you've ever had a "gyro," you know what to expect.

Eating less meat — something most of us could benefit from, health-wise — doesn’t have to translate to a sad, minuscule steak on your plate. Presentation matters, and a shrunken portion can ...