{"id":3004,"date":"2024-12-21T04:26:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T04:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/last-chance-valentines-day-gifts-for-cheese-lovers\/"},"modified":"2024-12-21T04:26:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T04:26:31","slug":"last-chance-valentines-day-gifts-for-cheese-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/last-chance-valentines-day-gifts-for-cheese-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Chance Valentine\u2019s Day Gifts for Cheese Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Next week, it\u2019s either Valentine\u2019s Day, the newish but welcome, Galentine\u2019s Day or just another week to explore cheese. All good reasons to gift someone or yourself with a cheese basket, box, recipe or experience. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options, if you want to order, take a class or make something yourself. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re hosting a party or having a picnic in the park, there\u2019s something for everyone and there\u2019s still time to get something from your Camembert Cupid.<\/p>\n

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After Dark<\/h2>\n
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Photo credit Point Reyes Farmstead <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese<\/a> in Northern California is offering a sultry After Dark Basket <\/a>for $85 (plus 10% off your first order). The selection includes enough for two or four people to explore their cheeses in combination with chocolate, biscuits, date spread, and a handy cheese knife.<\/p>\n

Everything seems thoughtfully selected with highlights including the uniquely American, quietly nutty Cow\u2019s milk Tomarashi spiced with Japanese Shichimi Togarashi to bring a little heat. They also include 5 oz. of their rustic, 90-day cow\u2019s milk Bay Blue, a mellow, sweet cheese, which is romantically inspired by the California coast.<\/p>\n

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The pack includes: 5oz. Aged Gouda; 2oz. Volo Fig & Hazelnut Chocolate bar; 6oz. TomaRashi; 2oz. Volo Deep Dark Chocolate Bar; 5oz. Bay Blue; 8oz. Original Blue Date Spread; Effie’s Pecan Biscuits and a Cheese Knife. <\/p>\n

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Of course, if you happen to really want to go full-blown romance, it\u2019s probably not too late to head to Tomales Bay, take a tour of the farm and let the views sweep you away.<\/p>\n

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Apple of My Eye<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo credit Consider Bardwell<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Consider Bardwell<\/a> box called Apple of My Eye<\/a> is inspired. They pair their cheeses with apple chips and apple butter, playing on that New England classic of apple pie topped with a thick slice of cheddar while highlighting other local producers.<\/p>\n

The box includes 8 oz. each of their aged cow\u2019s milk Pawlet, Pawlet Reserve, the Alpine style Rupert,\u00a0and Dorset Hidden Star. In addition, there is a 10 oz. jar of thick Blake Hill Heirloom Apple Butter and thin-cut Rind Apple Chips. A dollop of the apple butter pairs with all four of the cheeses.<\/p>\n

All of the selections highlight the sweet grassiness of their Jersey cow herd. They all stand equally, but the apple-y-ist is the Dorset Hidden Star. It\u2019s a hard apple cider rind-washed cheese inspired by the late cheese expert Anne Saxelby. From Vermont, Consider Bardwell Apple of My Eye box is $79. Read more about <\/em>Consider Bardwell<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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You\u2019re So Cheesy<\/h2>\n

For those of you looking for something interactive, Formaggio Kitchen<\/a> in Mass. is offering a virtual tasting and class called You\u2019re So Cheesy – Chocolate and Cheese Bundle for $115.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Formaggio Kitchen<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Sign up online before all the spaces are filled for this class with Formaggio Kitchen owner and cheese expert Julia Hallman. The You’re So Cheesy – Chocolate and Cheese Bundle<\/a> is available online and the virtual tasting will be held on Tuesday, February 14th, at 7PM, EST. <\/p>\n

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During the romantic (as you want it to be) session sample holiday appropriate chocolates and discuss the subtle art of pairing chocolate with cheese. Go past the standard of dark chocolate and blue cheese and delve into the French sheep\u2019s milk Brebis Pardou from the Pyrenees. The cheese is known for having a distinct sweet cream and fresh herb flavor that classically is served with dark cherry compote. That, along with: \u2153 lb each of Comt\u00e9 Fort St. Antoine, Brebis Du Haut Bearn and Bleu des Basques, Marou Lam Dong 74%, Amedei Toscano Red, D. Barbero Hazelnut Bark, and crackers. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s a full evening of tasting, learning, and entertainment. Read more about <\/em>Formaggio Kitchen<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n

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C\u0153ur \u00e0 la Cr\u00e8me<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Perhaps you want to delve in and make a romantic French quick cheese. We suggest trying your hand at c\u0153ur \u00e0 la cr\u00e8me (from the French\u00a0 \u201cheart of the cream.\u201d) <\/p>\n

Traditionally this simple dish is associated with Valentine\u2019s Da and is served in the shape of a heart, created using a porcelain mold, but you can use a sieve. The molds can be found at most upscale gourmet kitchen shops or on Etsy this time of year.<\/p>\n

The sweet, cheese dessert is similar to cheesecake, comes together in less than 4 hours and will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator. Eat it with fresh berries, thinned out jam or with chopped candied nuts. Like love, it is open to interpretation.<\/p>\n

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C\u0153ur \u00e0 la Cr\u00e8me Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo credit Rachael Narins<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1 cup mascarpone<\/p>\n

8 oz. ricotta cheese<\/p>\n

6 Tablespoons powdered sugar <\/p>\n

1 teaspoon lemon juice<\/p>\n

1 Tablespoon Chambord (optional)<\/p>\n

A splash of vanilla extract<\/p>\n

Small pinch of table salt<\/p>\n

Fresh berries, to serve<\/p>\n

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Line your coeur \u00e0 la cr\u00e8me mold (or sieve) with slightly damp cheesecloth, allowing 1 inch to overhang the rim.<\/p>\n

Whisk together the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon juice, Chambord (if using), vanilla and salt until smooth, then press into the mold.<\/p>\n

Cover with plastic wrap and place on a tray to catch the whey. Chill two hours and up to 24.<\/p>\n

To unmold, gently remove the cheesecloth from the mold and invert onto a serving dish. Garnish with berries and enjoy.<\/p>\n

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No matter how you celebrate Valentine\u2019s day, there\u2019s no reason it can\u2019t be a rich and creamy, cheese filled good time.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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