Charcuterie for Easter cheese plates, sips for spring break, and more of the hottest products on the market
Spring has sprung, plus a crop of new cheese accompaniments to set out on your grazing table. So before you throw your next garden party (or host a gathering of one in the backyard), make sure you’ve shopped for these savory and sweet accoutrements first—all can be found at your local grocer, niche snack store, or cheese shop.
Honey Parmesan Rind Pops by (P)RiND
(P)RiND’s Honey Parmesan Rind Pops are a snacking revelation. These crunchy puffs are made from parmesan aged for 16 months and sweetened by honey, then oven baked. One pack boasts 30 grams of protein—the perfect recovery bite after a workout. The company was founded in a college dorm room by best friends. Talk about old-fashioned American ingenuity.
Salty Blueberry Jam by Jamagansett
Jamagansett was born from a desire to craft European-style fruit spreads from super-ripe local produce. While some flavors are seasonal or limited-edition—like Cranberry Clementine, which is only available in the fall—three core varieties are always on offer: Salty Blueberry, Strawberry Lime, and Vanilla Raspberry. For something sumptuous, pair a jar of Salty Blueberry—full of plump little berries—with creamy chèvre.
Sparkling Coconut Water by Strange Water
Strange Water’s Sparkling Coconut Water feels like a pet-nat on spring break. This nonalcoholic beverage has all the benefits of coconut water—electrolytes, potassium, and more—and it isn’t watery thanks to the coconut that cuts through the bubbles. Chill ahead of happy hour for best results.
Lamb Pastrami by Aussie Select
Aussie Select’s Lamb Pastrami boasts a peppered exterior while the meat within is juicy, tender, and lightly striped with fat. Lamb pastrami is sweeter than beef pastrami, which makes it a great choice for Easter charcuterie boards when thinly sliced. Or on a rainy day, break out the griddle and make yourself a next-level Reuben with thick slabs piled on sourdough and topped with plenty of Comté cheese.
MMMM Mango Fruit Bites by Pulpito
Pulpito Fruit Bites started in Austin, Texas, but its heart is in Pakistan’s orchards. There, fruit pulp is sun-dried using traditional ancestral methods until it eventually becomes Pulpito’s soft, chewy snack squares. These sweet bites taste like nectar and are a fresh alternative to tough dried fruit slices. We recommend the MMMM Mango—sweet, floral, and tropical.
Alana Pedalino
Alana Pedalino serves as Managing Editor of culture. Her work has been featured in Bon Appétit, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and more. She loves to write, cook, and kayak. Find her bylines at alanapedalino.com.
