About

About


Welcome to Boards and Baskets, where food is life and food is love, so why not make it beautiful? My name is Torrie Lucas, and my mission is to work with you to create a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted board, basket, or gift with unique artisan ingredients to make any event a special one. 

I created Boards and Baskets out of a passion for bringing people together through food. I have always enjoyed cooking, whether for large groups or my three hungry sons. To me, creating fresh, handmade, beautifully presented food is a natural expression of love, and nothing brings more joy to my heart than seeing people connect, laugh, and grow deeper in relationships over a shared meal and a good bottle of wine. Whether it is watching my sons devour their the cruditè platter with my homemade goddess dressing or working side-by-side with my husband to help him create his perfect handmade Italian meatballs, bonding over delicious food is one of life's essential values for me.
My family and I moved to the Temecula Valley a few years ago from Orange County, seeking a quieter and simpler life. As a fire wife, I love blessing my husband with delicious meals after arriving home from several days away. I also delight in creating savory appetizers for events with friends or planning food and wine pairing events. Over the past few years, I have begun to realize that bringing joy to others through food is truly my passion. My vision for Boards and Baskets was born out of this pure desire to create meaningful and memorable events where food is central. Whether you're planning a day of wine tasting with a group of girlfriends, a romantic picnic with a loved one, or hosting a shower or special event, Boards and Baskets would be honored to help make it a day to remember. 
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