![]() Everything arrived in great shape, albeit in somewhat underwhelming packaging. If you were to peek inside the picnic basket of a Parisian, this selection is approximately what you’d find. We found the box a little less bountiful than some others (which may be a good thing if you’re planning to gift this to someone who lives alone), but with top-notch curation. Coming with treats like Camembert, Comte (the most popular cheese in France), saucisson sec, chocolate, Dijon mustard, and more, this spread is certain to satisfy any cheese lover or Francophile. Shopping for someone who dreams of visiting Paris? Gift them a trip by way of cheese with this French Classics Gift Basket. Marks, Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese, Spring Brook Farm Reading, sliced Finocchiona, olive oil and sel gris flatbread Includes: Grafton 1-Year Cheddar Bar, Murray's St. Our tester found this basket to hold a generous amount of cheese and a great variety for creating a spectacular cheese plate for a party, but it could also be kept in the fridge for a week or longer and enjoyed at a more leisurely pace. The sliced cured meat is finocchiona, a twist on a Tuscan traditional salami made by Brooklyn Cured, and the included crackers are from Rustic Bakery in Marin County, Calif. Marks, modeled after the French cheese called Saint-Marcellin Point Reyes Original Blue, a creamy and tangy cheese reminiscent of Roquefort and Spring Brook Farm Reading, a raw milk cheese that could pass for a young raclette. In this box, you get a bar of one-year aged Vermont cheddar by Grafton the soft, spreadable Murray's St. It arrived in a cold-pack-lined gift box with cheeses, crackers, and charcuterie nestled in crinkle paper the gift box is then set into a foam-cushioned outer shipping box for secure transport. We delighted in the gift presentation of this basket. This basket from Murray's Cheese celebrates artisanally crafted goods from coast to coast with four different styles of cheese, a tray of salami, and a box of olive oil and sel gris crackers. Includes: Double-cream cheese, farmhouse cheese, blue cheese, pimento spread, black pepper salami, fruit preserves, sourdough flatbreadįrance, Italy, and Spain are not the only places they make fancy cheeses you'd be remiss to ignore the bounty of excellent dairy from right here in the U.S. Whether you’re shopping for someone with Southern roots or just are looking for spectacular cheese, this collection is worth your time. It went especially well with the included jam, stacked on an included flatbread cracker. The Asher Blue similarly became softer and more pungent. The included Thomasville Tomme, a semi-soft aged raw cow’s milk cheese, developed a buttery texture and earthy cheddar-type flavor after coming to room temperature. Just make sure to pull the block cheeses out ahead of time to allow the flavors to open up. We raved about the quality of the pimento cheese with its not-too-creamy texture and spicy kick from the added piquillo peppers. Unpacking revealed multiple ice packs and everything secured inside an insulated cooler bag for freshness. We were impressed with the indulgent packaging of this basket and the variety of cheeses included. ![]() This box features wedges of three Sweet Grass cheeses, plus a tub of pimento cheese made with one of them, along with salami from Atlanta's Spotted Trotter and peach bourbon cardamom preserves from a maker in Sweet Grass' hometown of Thomasville. The region's climate allows grass to grow essentially year-round, and Sweet Grass takes advantage by letting their cows graze on fresh pasture every day through a sustainable system called rotational grazing, resulting in flavorful cheese that’s won numerous awards. (Just keep in mind that because it includes alcohol, it can't be shipped to a handful of states.) There is a little something for everyone included, and with salty, sweet, wine, meat, and cheese-it covers all the bases and then some.įor a taste of the South, try this collection by award-winning Georgia cheesemaker Sweet Grass Dairy. It would make a great gift for a small office, a lovely housewarming treat, or a generous holiday present. While it's definitely a splurge, it's one that can be justified. You can feel confident sending this basket and knowing it won't go to waste. This means that you don't have to enjoy everything right away, which is a major plus when sending a gift basket to someone with a busy schedule. We were more than impressed with the variety and quality of every item included, and we particularly liked that the bread stays fresh in its packaging for weeks. It comes with three bottles (a red blend, a pinot noir, and a chardonnay) along with two salamis, three cheeses, a baguette, and an array of spreads, crackers, nuts, and chocolates. This decadent spread is a full wine-tasting party in a box-wine included.
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