ChefSofi Cheeseboard
Create a stunning charcuterie tray in minutes using ChefSofi’s excellently thought-out cheeseboard. Complete with four ceramic bowls, four cheese knives and a two-layer swiveling acacia wood board, this German-made board has space for all the crackers, hard and soft cheeses, olives, meats, spreads and nuts that you’ve been dreaming of. We appreciate that the swiveling board reveals a storage compartment to keep all four knives safe, which is just as handy as the four ceramic bowls that are removable if extra space is needed to add more goodies. Take your entertaining to the next level or gift this board to the host/hostess in your life.
INOX Artisans Celia Cheese Tools - 4 Piece Set
This set of four cheese knives from INOX Artisans pairs durable stainless steel blades with antique copper handles, for hand-forged tools that are rustic, elegant and functional. The set of 4 cheese tools includes a flat cheese knife, cheese spreader, pronged cheese knife and cheese fork, with handles that lie flat (so the tools won’t roll around on a cheese plate or board). A small notch at the end of each handle makes the cheese tools extra easy to grip and use.
Fermín 50% Ibérico Sausage — Set of Three
Most people only know Ibérico pork for jamón ibérico, the ultra-luxe Spanish cured ham, but the melt-in-your-mouth meat tastes delicious in any form. For the highest-quality Ibérico products, we trust family company Fermín, which is based in Salamanca, Spain, and was the first authorized exporter of Ibérico products to the United States. We love that these dry-cured sausages are coarsely ground for a meatier texture and to emphasize their marbled appearance. Thinly sliced, they taste tender and rich, with the naturally nutty and sweet flavors that Ibérico pork is prized for. This set of 3 includes warm, peppery Mild Chorizo made with sweet paprika and balanced by garlic and oregano; smoky Spicy Chorizo with hot paprika, cumin and a nutty boost from nutmeg; and Salchichón, a Spanish equivalent of salami that is minimally spiced to highlight its robust meaty flavor. As an added bonus, Fermín only uses pure salt to cure its chorizo, for a cleaner flavor than other brands made with nitrates.
Eat This Yum Balsamic Caramelized Onions Jam
A little sweet, a little savory, this Balsamic Caramelized Onion spread from Eat This Yum is a cheese board’s best friend. Two varieties of onion, Vidalia and red—paired for well-rounded flavor—are diced and cooked down with balsamic vinegar. The onions get jammy but stay intact for a chutney-like texture—unlike some jams that can feel overly gelatinous. And it’s surprisingly well balanced: Balsamic vinegar shines in this, cutting through the jam’s sweetness for tang and umami. Made with just five simple ingredients, this versatile onion jam pairs well with a variety of savory recipes.
Cheese Grotto Classico
Inspired by the caves used for centuries by cheesemakers to store their wheels and wares, this cheese grotto is aptly designed to preserve the food’s freshness, aroma and taste using natural materials and careful climate control. It’s handmade from breathable bamboo wood to prevent premature molding and contains a clay brick humidifier on the bottom that, when soaked in water regularly, regulates moisture (no more crumbly cheese!). A vaulted ceiling makes for ideal airflow and condensation control, while an adjustable back panel promotes extra breathability. Plus, you won’t waste any more plastic wrap on cheese that’ll only make it slimy. The Grotto Classico is the most similar to a cheese cave out of the grotto collection; it can hold up to 8 pounds of cheese and will fit well in a medium-large-sized refrigerator. Its two removable shelves help to accommodate wheels and wedges of all sizes, while the plexiglass windows and pull-down door let you easily access and keep an eye on your cheese. And for budding cheese makers, this grotto can also be used to age homemade cheeses thanks to its air channels. Includes a 2oz bottle of mineral oil to help care for the wood.
Suncraft Small Serrated Everything Knife
With three unique blade edges, this compact version of the popular Seseragi bread knife from Suncraft combines the function of two knives in one—slicing through everything from delicate fruit to sturdy loaves with ease. The blade is 5.5 inches, perfect for smaller tasks that larger serrated knives are too clunky for, like slicing through bagels, tomatoes, pastries and salumi. The knife’s unique “wavy” serrations, with two different sized teeth, slice cleanly through everything: the larger waves make easy work of crunchy, rustic outer crusts, while the tighter, smaller teeth slip through the inner crumb (or delicate foods like soft sandwich breads or juicy fruit). The knife features a small length of straight blade at the tip to slice through stubborn areas, like a bit of bread crust or melon rind that just needs one last pass to break through. Plus, the handle is specifically designed for a comfortable grip, with a slight curve to it so it fills the palm. And the blade comes with a handy plastic sheath for safe storage, so it protects the tip and your hands when reaching into a cluttered drawer.
Olive Spoons—Set of 3
Everyone should have a set of these colander spoons. The unique deep shape and small, evenly distributed holes make this utensil perfect for fishing olives and cocktail onions out of jars, straining tea bags or tea leaves and other applications where you might need to scoop something out of liquid and let it drain. We love using these in our kitchen for skimming gravy, stocks or sauces that need it.
Casablanca Market Marrakesh Spiced Olives
Marinated in turmeric, lemons, sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil, these Marrakesh Spiced Olives from Morocco have a complexity similar to Casablanca Market's Preserved Lemons (a Milk Street favorite), with an added earthy element from turmeric. The olives have small pits so they're especially meaty and bursting with savory, grassy and buttery flavors. And not only do the lemons lend an intense aroma and brighten up the briny mix, the tender chunks of preserved citrus also taste great on their own.
V Smiley Preserves Strawberry Black Currant Rosemary Jam
This berry-red jam is leaps and bounds better than the sickly-sweet jams populating grocery store shelves these days. It’s complex in flavor—expertly balancing herbs and flowers to enhance the fresh, Vermont-grown fruit packed into every jar. Not too thick or too runny, it’s studded with generous pieces of berry, for a jam that tastes like a summer evening: sophisticated, with the gentle botanical nuance of rosemary. Rather than overpowering the strawberries and currants, it creates a feeling of nibbling fresh berries while sitting on a porch next to an herb garden or pine tree. Never too sweet, the tart fruits are rich and juicy thanks to the black currant. Although it’s much more challenging than incorporating standard sugar, honey adds a special complexity you won’t find in nearly any other jam.
Fermín 50% Ibérico Sliced Cured Meats — Set of 2
This sampler pack of thin-sliced Ibérico meats includes classic Jamón Ibérico ham as well as Lomo Ibérico, dry-cured pork loin. Similar to prosciutto but with a drier texture—which actually makes it less stringy and tough—Jamón Ibérico's high fat content yields a sweet, decadent and intensely aromatic flavor. And slightly leaner Lomo Ibérico is nutty and meaty, with a touch of sweetness; smoky pimentón de la Vera (a type of Spanish paprika) and earthy garlic enhance the pork's savory flavor, which is best served at room temperature to fully savor its complexity. Adhering to tradition, these artisanal meats are dry-cured in mountain air with only salt as a preservative during the curing process; a ham master decides by smell, sight and touch when the pork is perfectly done.
Tartuflanghe Black Truffle Pearls
The petite pearls resemble caviar, but they offer the rich earthiness of black truffle. They’re made from the famous rare black winter truffles of Alba, Italy. The juice is gently extracted from the fresh truffle during a cooking process and then fashioned into little spheres using a molecular gastronomy technique. They’re elegant and surprising in both appearance and taste. Once they burst open on your tongue, you’ll get that immediate flavor of mushroomy, musty, oaky truffle in a silky little package.
Blake Hill Preserves Plum Fennel Chutney
A Good Food Award Winner, this savory and rich Plum Fennel Chutney from Blake Hill adds a new twist on a pantry staple. Succulent plums, apples and raisins are simmered with a custom ras el hanout-inspired blend of spices. The savory-sweet flavor lends itself to applications beyond toast: It’s at home in sauces and stir-fries and pairs beautifully with cheddar, Manchego and roasted meat, like duck breast (and it’s perfect for the holidays). In addition to their inventive flavors, all of Blake Hill’s preserves are perfectly balanced between sweet and tart and have a plush, silky texture. This chutney is nut-free and gluten-free.
