Specialty Food Magazine

sellers and different sizes are merchandised from the retailer's grab-and-go cases. "A lot of folks who haven't gotten together in a while are ready to get out there," she says. "More people will be opening up their homes and will be having larger get-togethers and we're planning for it." For do-it-yourself shoppers interested in building their own charcuterie board, Walters recommends starting with ramekins filled with specialty nuts, olives, mustards, and dips, such as Marcona Almonds, Edmond Fallot Mustard, and L'epicurien Jams. Next, cheeses ranging from buttery to nutty and creamy to hard like Parmigiano-Reggiano, Barber's 1833 Vintage Cheddar, and Saint Angel Brie, Le Papillon Roquefort, and Lara Chenel Fresh Chevre, can be added. Cured meats from makers such as Alexian Pate, North Country Charcuterie, Niman Ranch Charcuterie, Les Trois Petits Cochons Saucisson Sec Sausage, Fra-Mani Soppressata, and Prosciutto di Parma, can be used to round out these boards. Dried or fresh fruits and pickled veggies add the finishing touch, Walters says. Food makers have done a good job anticipating the needs of consumers who will be presenting specialty foods this way, says Driggs. "There are little pouches of olives and smaller packs of specialty nuts," she says. "The industry has done an amazing job of teeing up success by putting some of these things together." Products Recently Introduced to Market Backyard Brine Handmade Artisan Pickles. These garlic and herb variety pickles have notes of rosemary and thyme and make a great addition to holiday charcuterie and cheese boards. Backyard Brine was founded by a husband and wife team. Its all-natural pickled products, condiments, and preserves are produced on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. backyardbrine.com Blake Hill's Special Edition Holiday Jam. Made with fruity cranberries cooked in a fresh sauce made from strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, Blake Hill's Special Edition Holiday Jam is non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free. It pairs well with scones with English clotted cream, alongside apple pie, or with roast turkey. blakehillpreserves.com Cello Holiday Cheese Flight. This ready-to-serve cheese flight includes Copper Kettle, a hard cheese that is cooked in copper vats and aged for 16 months to create a rich, nutty flavor; Altu, an earthy and nutty cheese inspired by Gruyere; and Tuscan Rubbed Fontal, a creamy and mild cheese rubbed with Italian herbs and spices. The flight pairs well with Belgian or Amber Ales and pinot noir or sauvignon blanc wines. cellocheese.com Crackerology Red Wine and Rosemary Cracker Kit. This all-in-one cracker appetizer kit features buttery crackers with a touch of rosemary and a hint of pepper. The kit includes crackers, cheese schmear, preserves, and Crackerology's signature, savory nut topping for an added crunch. Assemble ingredients for up to 24 appetizers. crackerology.com Fabrique Delices Black Truffle Salami. This sofi Award- winning, rich, Black Truffle Salami has a balance of seasoning and flavor. The pork meat is blended with 5 percent Black Truffles from Périgord France, Armagnac, and spices. It is dry-cured, fermented, and then aged for 90 days. fabriquedelices.com Nutcase Vegan Meats Nutty Jerky Original. Nutty Jerky has a special blend of hazelnuts, walnuts, seeds, and savory spices. The texture is soft with a bit of pull and a little crunch. Certified organic and non-GMO. nutcasevegan.com Partners Stone Ground Wheat Hors d'Oeuvre Crackers. This sofi Award-winning product is slow baked to a hearty crisp with wholesome cracked wheat and sprinkled with just the right amount of salt. It's perfect for appetizers, cheese boards, and charcuterie. partnerscrackers.com Poshi Steamed & Marinated Cauliflower, Salt & Black Pepper. Poshi veggie packs are peeled, steam cooked, lightly marinated, and ready to eat. Add hot or cold to any recipe as an ingredient or topping from salad bowls to pasta, wraps, and pizza. The product is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and free of preservatives. poshi.com Red Table Management's Chingonas Salsa Macha. Salsa Macha is an oil-based chili crunch sauce from Veracruz, Mexico, made from variations of dried chiles, garlic, nuts, and seeds fried in oil and finely chopped. It's non-GMO, vegan, and pairs with tacos and tostadas. Sterling Caviar's Royal Grade White Sturgeon Caviar. This White Sturgeon Caviar was named the sofi Product of the Year at the Summer Fancy Food Show. Also known as "black gold," the Royal grade White Sturgeon caviar is identified by its medium to large, semi-firm to firm eggs. Colors range from onyx to light or dark brown. The caviar has a creamy mouthfeel preceded by a rich, nutty flavor and aromas of mildly sweet, salty sea air, according to the company. sterlingcaviar.com Find more products in the Specialty Food Association's Product Marketplace. specialtyfood.com/product-marketplace-info Cello Holiday Cheese Flight FALL 2022 25

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