Baked Camembert is Self-Care
Plus, a new Farmhouse Friday!
Hi friends. This week has been intense, and sometimes it's the small moments of comfort that make all the difference. I always say cheese is self-care, so take a little time to nourish yourself this weekend. Gather with your communities, go outside and breathe fresh air, and please take a break from the screens. I promise it’ll help!
Baked Camembert with Balsamic Roasted Grapes
Today I’m bringing you a classic recipe from my days at Food52. Warm, creamy camembert meets the subtle sweetness of balsamic-roasted grapes, creating an indulgent blend of flavors. We start by topping the camembert with walnuts and a drizzle of honey, finishing it off with the juicy grapes after baking. Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread and let the flavors melt in your mouth. It’s the coziest snack for a chill weekend. Recipe below!
Ingredients
1 wheel of camembert (in wooden container)
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
1 teaspoon honey
1 pinch salt and pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a small bowl, combine the grapes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the grapes on a foil-lined baking tray and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until juicy and slightly wilted.
While the grapes roast, take the camembert out of its plastic packaging and place it back in its wooden container. Slice a crosshatch pattern on the top rind, and sprinkle with the walnuts and honey.
When there are 10 minutes left on the oven timer, place the camembert on an oven-safe dish and add it to the oven alongside the roasted grapes.
Once the timer goes off, remove both items from the oven. Carefully transfer the camembert to a serving dish.
Top the camembert with the balsamic-roasted grapes and garnish with fresh thyme.
Serve immediately with sliced baguette and enjoy!
Farmhouse Friday - The Living Room
I still can’t believe I managed to furnish my entire house in less than two months, but here we are. Still need a coffee table and one more dresser, but I’m nearly there! I’m really loving this upstate era so much. It feels like an elevated version of myself, and everything about this house is so cozy. I also just learned how to light my fireplace, so I will be trying it out this weekend as I bury myself in baked brie.
The living room has gorgeous wooden beams, so I tied that look into other natural textures and muted colors. I got a jute rug, big tan sectional couch and my all-time new favorite wooden mirror. The side table is also made of wood, as is the TV console, and I’m thinking of doing a marble coffee table. Still need to add pops of color with pillows and art, but that can wait. Here are some photos below!
Below are some product links for anyone interested! I worked with Castlery, Häti Home and Sixpenny on the space, and filled in the spaces with Wayfair, Joss + Main and Amazon.
Hot off the Press!
I am so honored to be featured in this piece by Kristin Wolfe at Saveur Mag alongside some seriously amazing ladies in cheese! Read the entire article here.
I’ll leave you with one of my favorite cheese pairings mentioned in the article — Jasper Hill Farm [Vermont] Bayley Hazen Blue: a peppery, raw-milk blue with Castelvetrano olives and salt and vinegar chips. — Enjoy!
xo Marissa