017. Will You Brie Mine?

Valentine's Inspo, Cheese Puns and Sweet Treats!

Welcome back to Extra Sharp! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and although I don’t have a ~valentine~ this year, I’m still celebrating with sweet treats and my gal pals. Don’t let social media trick you into feeling unworthy just because you don’t have that dreamy picturesque date night filled with rose petals next to the Eiffel Tower. I’m here to bring you some fun (and accessible) ways to add a little spice to your hangs with lovers, family and friends!

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That “Cheese Date” Plate

This is one of my favorite plates from my latest book That Cheese Plate Wants To Party. It can serve up to four people, perfect for a double date or a little Galentine’s celebration. The highlights of this plate are the warm blue cheese stuffed dates with speck and candied ginger, the buttery goat brie and the festive prosciutto roses.

KEY

1 - CHEESE: Goat Brie, Sottocenere al Tartufo (Italian truffle cheese, you can substitute with any other truffle cheese if you can’t find this! )

2 - MEAT: Prosciutto Roses - Check out my charcuterie folding guide here

3 – PRODUCE: Raspberries, Warm Dates with Blue Cheese, Speck and Candied Ginger (Recipe at the end of the newsletter)

4 - CRUNCH: Marcona Almonds, Cocoa Dusted Cashews, Seeded Crackers

5 - DIP: Strawberry Champagne Jam

6 - GARNISH: Fresh Thyme

If you follow That Cheese Plate on Instagram, you may have seen my Simple Fancy Bites series. Each plate in That Cheese Plate Wants To Party has four “bite builders” to show you the perfect pairings with the ingredients listed. This also gives you the option to simply serve the bites instead of making the entire cheese plate. My most recent pairing was inspired by the cheese plate above!

THE BITE: Goat Brie, Raspberry Jam, Raspberries + Seeded Cracker
TASTING NOTES: Milky, buttery, salty, sweet, juicy
PAIR WITH: A sparkling rosé

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Galentine’s Gift Guide

Need cute gifts for fellow cheese lovers in your life? I just launched four new Valentine’s bundles in my merch store, featuring adorable hand-drawn cheese pun stickers by my friend Capelle Gabriel! Use the code EXTRA SHARP to get 15% off the merch store all weekend!

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NYC Cheese Class

We’re BACK with That Cheese Class, my two hour intensive DIY cheese plate building workshop! This time I’m teaming up with the best of the best, Create Dinners and Talea Cobble Hill. Create Dinners has been one of my favorite event companies in the city for a while now, they produce such gorgeous and unique parties. The class will be hosted at Talea Cobble Hill, a stunning women-owned brewery in Brooklyn! Details below.

WHEN: Tuesday February 13th

TIME: 6-8PM

TICKETS HERE

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NYC + Boston Cheese Plate Delivery

We’re teaming up with Kured to create heart-shaped Valentine’s cheese plates for pick-up or local delivery! These plates are also available for corporate catering for your Valentine’s parties in the office. More details will be released in early February, keep an eye out on Instagram!

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That Bonus Content

I spent the week taste testing the best Valentine’s chocolate and cheese pairings so you don’t have to. Also, here’s the recipe for the warm dates with blue cheese, speck and candied ginger!