Get ready to clean out your pantry and stock them with fresh picks.
It’s starting to feel like everyone is collectively waking up from a winter slumber. With warmer weather and fresh blooms on the horizon it’s the perfect time for spring cleaning. That way, when the first warm day arrives, you’re not scrambling through your cupboards with only steal crackers to take to your first picnic of the season. To help you prepare for those sunny moments, we’ve rounded up vibrant and exciting goodies that’ll complement any cheese board.
EssieSpice
TamarindOH! Sauce
Essie Spice TamarindOH! is sweet and tangy, thanks to its fusion of tamarind, guava, ginger, and vanilla. Paying homage to West African culinary staples, the company partners with Ghanaian farmers to use the freshest ingredients in their blends. Balance this spread’s bold flavor with mildly salty, creamy cheeses that have squeaky textures, like Armenian string cheese or a fresh cow’s milk mozzarella
Moonshot
Rosemary Garlic Crackers
Sustainably produced Moonshot Rosemary Garlic Crackers are airy and crispy, and these savory, herb-laced bites made with fermented rye flour and stone-milled heirloom wheat deserve a spot on your cheese plate. Try pairing with a spreadable vegan cheese (Nuts For Cheese’s Super Blue gives decadent, piquant vibes) and wash it all down with a refreshing glass of fruit-forward Pinot Grigio.
Zach & Zoë
Creamed Orange Blossom Honey
Oprah listed this spread as one of her favorite things, so take notice. Zach & Zoë’s Creamed Orange Blossom Honey is entirely raw, nixing added sugars, wax, and pesticides. It’s mild with a smooth, velvety, decadent mouthfeel, and is ideal for topping various cheeses. Try smearing this candied mixture on a slab of Calcagno or Bellwether Farms San Andreas for sweet-and-salty, caramelly bites.
Avec
Spiced Mango and Passionfruit Carbonated Mixer
Thanks to its bright flavors, Avec’s Spiced Mango and Passionfruit Carbonated Mixer will transport you to a tropical oasis. This thirst quencher fuses mango, passion fruit, pineapple, oak extract, lime, almond, and chili for a sweet sip packed with a bit of heat. Pair it with a creamy chèvre to balance the drink’s sugar-and-spice notes
It’s NOLA
Dark Decadent Chewy Chocolate
Reminiscent of fudgy truffles, It’s NOLA’s Dark Decadent Chewy Chocolate will remind you of a gooey brownie in bite-sized, candy form. The main ingredient is dates, which provide a sweet and earthy flavor profile. When building a board, try pairing with a bandage-wrapped or aged cheddar for a soft, crunchy texture and a lusciously sweet, salty flavor.
Related:
- How to Make a Floral-Inspired Cheese Plate
- Bonnie Shershow’s Perfect Cheese Pairings
- Stracchino is the New Burrata
Ashia Aubourg
Ashia Aubourg is culture's former Assistant Digital Editor. She received her BA in Food Studies and Policy Studies from Syracuse University, where she researched components that make up equitable food systems. She previously held print and digital roles at Food & Wine, Cuisine Noir, America's Test Kitchen, and others, where her writing unearthed underrepresented narratives within food, travel, and culture. Before starting her writing career, she held food policy and social impact roles across various nonprofits and companies.
