{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"bread-tasting-not-wine","title":"A bread-and-spreads tasting with friends","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-10","collection":"food","label":"Cooking & sharing a meal","setting":"anywhere","description":"Choose a few contrasting breads and spreads, keeping the portions small enough to enjoy without excess leftovers. Describe texture and favorite combinations instead of ranking people's contributions.","tags":["food","food","bread","tasting","not","wine"],"answer":"Choose a few contrasting breads and spreads, keeping the portions small enough to enjoy without excess leftovers. Describe texture and favorite combinations instead of ranking people's contributions. This can be a simple evening snack rather than a substitute for dinner.","duration":"Suggested: About 90 minutes","budget":"Agree a cap and avoid asking everyone to bring a full loaf.","budgetDetail":"Agree a cap and avoid asking everyone to bring a full loaf. Agree the total before purchases or bookings. This is a planning suggestion, not a live price or availability quote.","goodFor":"Menus and formats that give the host time at the table.","considerInstead":"One loaf with several homemade toppings. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}