The Starter Course
Four extraordinary artisan cheeses, American-made prosciutto, preserves, almonds, pickles, and crackers: everything you need to start the evening off right, whether entertaining friends or having an intimate night in with family.
Weights may vary. Substitutions will be made as needed with a like product of equal or greater value.
Mt Tam | Cowgirl Creamery | Petaluma, CA
Cultured Butter • Fresh Pasture • Mushrooms
An organic American Original cheese recipe, our best-selling cheese has all the lusciousness you expect from a triple cream with a unique heart that upholds its texture. Named after the iconic landmark Mount Tamalpais that rises over the San Francisco Bay in Marin County, Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt Tam cheese is produced with organic, locally sourced milk and rises above the standard for bloomy rind cheeses. Mt Tam takes you from fudgy firmness to buttery softness with flavors spanning from bright creme fraiche to complex and mushroomy, evoking the North Bay’s lush green and gold pastures. (7 oz, Pasteurized Cow's Milk & Cream, Microbial Rennet, Suitable for Vegetarians)
Hop Along | Cowgirl Creamery | Petaluma, CA
Brioche • Apple • Yogurt
A snackable organic cheese under the influence of hard cider. After 45 days of aging, this washed rind cheese develops aromas of apple and brioche and a silky, semi-firm interior. Hop Along is a versatile and approachable option for both cheese novices and experts and easily pairs with a variety of snacks (cured meats, preserved and fresh fruits, nuts) and beverages (kombucha & hard cider). (5 oz, Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Traditional Rennet, Non-Vegetarian)
Pierce Point | Cowgirl Creamery | Petaluma, CA
Herbaceous• Floral • Fresh Cream
Pierce Point transports you to the scents and sights of late spring on the Northern California Coast. Named for a ranch on the Pt Reyes National Seashore, this luscious triple cream starts with organic, locally-sourced milk. Each wheel is rich with the aromas of the surrounding pastures. Pierce Point delivers all the herbaceousness of the milk, accentuated with herbs and stunning edible flowers, capturing the essence of the season year-round. (7 oz, Pasteurized Cow's Milk & Cream, Microbial Rennet, Suitable for Vegetarians)
Jasper Hill Harbison | Jasper Hill | Vermont
Sweet Cream • Woodsy
Harbison is a Jasper Hill original. Harbison’s thick but spoonable paste balances rich, sweet-cream flavors with vegetal complexity. Each wheel is cinched with a strip of spruce cambium, or interior bark layer, harvested from Jasper Hill’s woodlot. This technique adds woodsy nuance to the ripening cheese, while providing structure as the interior softens to a gooey texture when fully ripe. When a bit younger, the bark can be peeled away for sliced portioning. If the bark has fused with a more loosened paste, then it’s best to leave the bark intact and spoon out portions from the top. (9 oz, Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Microbial Rennet, Suitable for Vegetarians)
Prosciutto Americano | La Quercia | Norwalk, IA
Humanely raised, antibiotic-free pork, seasoned with sea salt and organic spices. No sugar or added nitrates. (2 oz)
Raspberry Rose | Quince & Apple Preserves | Madison, WI
Ruby Raspberries sparkle in this bright preserve. The lush fruit and floral rose creates notes of cherry, punch and lime. (6 oz)
Smoked Paprika Almonds | Clif Family Almonds | St Helena, CA
These snackable organic almonds from California are seasoned with smoky spanish paprika to produce the perfect pairing for artisan cheese and meats. (4 oz)
Cornichons | Fabrique Delices | Hayward, CA
These French-style gherkins are pickled with vinegar and savory herbs, providing the perfect counterpoint to rich cheese and charcuterie. (5 oz)
Artisan Crisps | Rustic Bakery | Petaluma, CA
Our neighbors at Rustic Bakery produce these crunchy organic crisps with dried cherries and pistachios. (5 oz)
Cowgirl Creamery Crackers | Rustic Bakery | Petaluma, CA
Our neighbors at Rustic Bakery craft these organic crackers just for us, made with sea salt, olive oil, and sourdough starter. (6 oz)
Wine: California Chardonnay, Dry Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer/Cider: Pale Ale, Sour, Sparkling Cider
Non-Alcoholic: Herb Shrub, Ginger Ale, or Iced Tea