Grazing Her Way To Success

by Brooke Ezzo

photo courtesy of L ane Tunstall

Piled high and filled to the brim with cured meats, exotic cheeses, seasonal fruits, nuts, delicious spreads, and more, a charcuterie board is an impressive way to entertain your guests.

Lane Tunstall is taking this savory way to entertain to the next level. Her business, Board + Brie, was born out of her love for cheese and crackers with a spread and bites of fruits and nuts.

Creating boards with different themes and giving each one her own personal creative touch, she decided to follow her passion.

“I started making Halloween boards in October,” Lane said. “It quickly turned into a full-fledged business.”

Four short months later, her popularity has soared. Lane not only offers charcuterie boards for events and gift boxes for special occasions, but she is the queen of grazing tables.

Grazing tables have become a popular concept in Europe and are slowing gaining speed here in the U.S. Thanks to creatives like Lane, we are given another catering option for holiday parties, weddings, and even baby showers.

“We completely customize every gift box, board, and table to fit your tastes and preferences,” Lane said. “We want our work to be both delicious and gorgeous, as well as a great conversation starter at parties and events.” Lane has definitely started a conversation. Clients have been so enthralled with her talents, several reached out and suggested she teach classes.

“I have a teaching background,” Lane said. “So, I thought ‘let’s do this!’”

Charcuterie board classes are another door Lane has opened for Board + Brie. Teaching several classes a month, she invites participants to use their own creativity to customize their boards and have a little fun.

“I do most of my classes at The Nest & Roost in Roanoke,” Lane said. “I also love to do classes at wedding venues.”

Even the wood boards she uses for classes and events are custom made. If a client asks for something specific or she needs the board to fit a certain box, a local vendor is her go to.

“Braided Sweet Grass by Kayleen Thomason is local and she can make you anything out of wood,” Lane exclaimed.

Lane has hit the ground running with her small business in a short amount of time and is helping other locals in the process.

boards, and grazing tables, Lane’s shopping list is quite long. With some experience under her belt, she has a system in place to know where and when to buy certain foods and supplies.

“I shop mostly at Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Central Market,” Lane said. “I love to find things at Farmers Markets as well.”

Her love for grazing has given her a passion to teach others about the not-so-ordinary cheese and meat options. During classes and events, she is able to upgrade our palates by introducing us to manchego, sage derby, and of course, brie.

With word of mouth being her main marketing tool, she is humbled and grateful for the support of the community. But, most of all, she is thankful for her biggest supporters.

“Some days, my family gets more of me, and some days, my business does,” Lane said. “It’s not always easy, but I know my husband and my boys are proud of me for following my passion.”

Lane Tunstall never thought her favorite dinner spread and snack board would turn into a successful business, but it has. She is a great example of doing what you love and loving what you do!

photography by Your Candid Memories

As we continue into a new decade within a new millennium, it appears the future is upon us. And with technology on the rise, it is even more imperative to keep up with the times. When it comes to your dental care, Dr. Matt Artho and the team at Country Lakes Family Dental is undoubtedly ahead of the curve. As a true family practice, seeing patients as young as 9 months to 90-years-old, Country Lakes is one of the most elite family dental practices in the area. Dr. Matt, as he is affectionately known to his patients, strives to utilize the industry’s advancements to provide a comfortable dental experience with meticulous accuracy and a high standard of care. Considering his background, this is of no surprise. A former electrical engineer, Dr. Matt credits his technical comprehension to his past education. However, as Dr. Matt explains, his desire to fulfill his vocation on a more personal level led him into the dental field. Graduating from Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dr. Matt furthered his education in an Advanced Education for General Dentistry (AEGD) residency, which he jokingly refers to as a certificate in “enamel engineering.” He also served in the Texas Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Major while serving in a combat unit and medical command company. He received training in combat casualty care, among other medical training. Recently, after completing over 700 continuing education hours, he completed his examination to be accepted as a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. This is a feat that only two percent of dentists nationwide achieve. He is also a long-standing member of the ADA, TDA, the International Association of Orthodontics, and the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics. Through this experience, Dr. Matt has continued to advance his office since it opened in 2012. This includes furnishings that make the office both safe and comfortable, including water filtration systems, state-of-theart dental chairs with individual TVs, and digital radiographs. “It’s fantastic how technology allows patients to enjoy comfortable appointments, but it’s also important that dentists utilize the technology that is available to also improve the actual dental care and enhance the outcome of the entire experience,” he said. Dr. Matt is proficient in cosmetic dentistry, pediatrics, implant dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and geriatric dentistry. With all-digital impressions and 3D printing, patients enjoy the avoidance of uncomfortable “goopy” impressions, allowing for more accurate, digitally pre-planned treatment of both traditional and Invisalign orthodontic care, as well as TMJ and sleep appliances. His prosthetic scanners and milling equipment also allow for precisely fitting same-day crowns without temporaries or lab wait times and, with the assistance of 3D digital x-rays, also allow for the fabrication of implant surgical guides for meticulously placed dental implants. The latest addition is his latest dental laser therapies. With minimally invasive laser therapy, he can complete filling restorative treatments on children and certain adult situations without anesthesia. He can also complete tissue surgeries, including lip and tongue-ties, clean implants, perform biopsies, treat mouth lesions, and even whiten teeth. Beyond the incredible capabilities of the practice, Dr. Matt and his team put patients at their highest priority as they focus on treating every patient with the utmost kindness and professionalism. Again, the authenticity of the staff’s expertise and friendliness is endorsed with the honor of being named the Best of Denton County Family Dentist for seven years in a row! Dr. Matt, a husband and father of nine children, consistently emphasizes, “Each patient is a member of a family. It is very important to us that we treat each individual as we would treat our own family members.” Finally, Dr. Matt makes it very clear the importance of using his vocation and practice as a beacon of community involvement. Along with his staff, wife, and family, he continues to find ways to support his community. Dr. Matt sponsors multiple ISDs and school activities and currently sits as a VP board member for the Argyle Education Foundation. He and his wife received The Hero Award from the local non-profit, Ranch Hands Rescue, which works to rehabilitate veterans, abused children, and neglected animals. 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