The Perfect Woodsy Weekend
that cheese class upstate + "girl dinner" for the fall
Greetings from the farmhouse, my couch finally gets delivered on Thursday which I am very excited about. Things are moving along smoothly, and I’m just so grateful to be here this time of year. Fall upstate is unmatched. The leaves are starting to change, peppered with vibrant colors of orange, yellow, and red. The air has a crisp edge to it, and I’ve spent countless nights by various bonfires. So far, this season is treating me well.
That Cheese Class was yesterday at Callisto Hudson Valley, and it truly was one of my favorite workshops to date. I stumbled across Callisto on Instagram this summer, and instantly knew we had to collaborate. Amalia, the owner and designer, has such a beautiful eye for interiors and transformed this old property into a stunning event space and functioning farm, with goats, honey and a lush garden. We set up a long table in the center of the barn, garnished with tea lights and flowers from the fields. The gloomy day only made the main gathering space feel even cozier. I love being upstate for its strong sense of community and easy access to fresh, local produce and dairy. We sourced the vegetables and bread from a nearby farm and bakery, and one of the cheeses came from a regenerative dairy farm just an hour north. Our next class is on October 13th, we still have a few tickets left here.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this event to life:
〰️ Cheese: @hawthornevalley, @cypressgrovers, @marinfrenchcheese
〰️ Meat: @columbusmeats
〰️ Produce: @back_home_farm
〰️ Bread: @brooklyn_sour
〰️ Jams: @rosiegeneral
〰️ Drinks: @riojawine, @doladira, @viacarotacraftcocktails, @greatjonesdistillingco
〰️ Tablescape: @amaliagraziani
〰️ Florals: @monicaloveshercat
〰️ Photography: @noel_mcgrath
Girl Dinner, Fall Edition
I finally broke in my new kitchen and I’m happy to report that the lighting is ~amazing~ for filming recipes. A follower on Instagram suggested I create a hearty, fall-inspired board for dinner, and it ended up becoming one of my new favorite flavor combinations. For cheese, I used a smoked cheddar from Vermont, and a luxurious French soft-ripened cheese called Vacherousse D’Argental. Think brie, but with the most buttery and creamy texture. See below for the end result.
CHEESE: Smoked Cheddar, Vacherousse
D’Argental
MEAT: Cranberry Chicken Salad
PRODUCE: Figs, Local Apples
CRUNCH: Cranberry + Almond Crisps, Pecans
DIP: Apple Butter
GARNISH: Thyme, Rosemary
Pairings to try:
Smoked Cheddar + Chicken Salad on an Apple Slice
Vacherousse D’Argental + Figs + Apple Butter on a Almond Crisp
Step by step video can be found here.
I can’t believe October is tomorrow, I have some fun Halloween ideas coming to you soon! Hope you have a great week <3
Marissa