Tasting Guide | Curated Cheese & Charcuterie Board Pairings

Our Latest Bonus Pairings

We do our best to keep these Bonus Pairings, unique, new and fresh in every box. Here is what we're serving up right now!

Block of cheese on a wooden cutting board with grapes, crackers, and garlic.

Sent with Taste of Spain (October) Box

Manchego Aurora

Nutty Manchego Aurora meets the lush sweetness of Caramelized Fig & Pear Jam in a perfect Spanish harmony. Firm, buttery sheep’s milk cheese contrasts with silky jam, where honeyed fig and caramelized pear add depth. Elegant yet approachable, this duo elevates any board, delighting palates with balance, richness, and charm.

Sent with certain First AppyHour Boxes

Baked Lemon Ricotta

Bright and airy, this baked lemon ricotta offers a delicate balance of citrusy freshness and creamy indulgence. Paired with our tart-sweet blackberry balsamic jam, it transforms into an elegant bite that’s both refreshing and rich.

Sent with certain First AppyHour Boxes

Fiddlehead IPA Cheddar

Bold and tangy, this IPA Cheddar carries hoppy brightness and sharp depth, making it a standout on any board. Paired with lush Apricot & Honey Jam, the sweetness smooths its bite while adding golden, sun-kissed notes. Together, they strike a perfect balance of savory and sweet—ideal for craft beer lovers and adventurous snackers.

Sent with Taste of Spain (October) Box

Mahon Menorca

Zesty Mahón-Menorca brings a buttery tang with hints of citrus and sea breeze, pairing seamlessly with the velvety Caramelized Fig & Pear Jam. The cheese’s bright, savory bite balances the jam’s honeyed fig and mellow pear sweetness. Together they create a lively Mediterranean duo, bold yet refined, irresistible on any board.

Haunted Harvest Box

Wooly Wooly Black Garlic

Creamy, airy Wooly Wooly Black Garlic cheese meets the deep sweetness of fig jam in an unexpectedly elegant pairing. The tangy, lactic freshness of sheep’s milk lifts the jam’s rich molasses tones, while black garlic adds a subtle umami depth—creating a layered balance of savory, sweet, and earthy harmony.

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