Holiday Mickey Mouse Charcuterie Board

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Erin

Holiday Mickey Mouse Charcuterie Board

By Erin

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Tis the season for all the delicious holiday boards! They are so fun and easy to make!

What do you put on a Christmas charcuterie board?

Anything you want really! Use whatever you have on hand at home. Some delicious go-tos include charcuterie meats, cheeses (sliced or cubed), olives, roasted nuts, creamy spreads, crackers, veggies and herbs (for the leafy part). You can even include some sweet bites like dried fruits, chocolate-covered nuts or pretzels and one-bite Christmas cookies.

Mickey Mouse Charcuterie Board Yield: 5-6 servings

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients

Cheese:
4 ounces Cheddar cheese, small cubes
4 ounces Pepper jack cheese, small cubes
4 ounces Colby jack cheese, small cubes
1 8 oz double creamed Brie cheese, Mickey Mouse head shape

3-4 Babybel cheese rounds
1⁄4 cup Fresh Mozzarella
Blueberry Goat Cheese log

Olives:
1⁄4 cup cup whole black olives, pitted

1⁄4 cup whole green olives, pitted
1⁄4 cup whole black olives, pitted

Meats:
14 slices salami, for the Mickey heads ( 7 for each 1 )

Fruits and Veggies:
1⁄4 cup fresh raspberries

1⁄2 cup baby tomatoes cut in halves

Extra’s
1 cup Chocolate covered pretzels
1⁄4 cup Holiday Jordan Almonds
1⁄4 cup Mickey Cheddar Goldfish Crackers

Large Mickey Mouse head cookie cutter
Small Mickey Mouse head cookie cutter
Large Mickey Mouse hand cookie cutter

Small Ramekin filled with jam of choice

Instructions

Salami Mickey Mouse Heads
Take your first slice of salami and lay it on a clean surface or cutting board.
Lay the next salami on top of the previous salami only covering half of the bottom salami. Repeat with 4 more salami round slices.
Now roll the salami up into a circle.
Place the salami circle in a small glass and set to the side.
Begin the Mickey ears by rolling up 1 salami round into a small circle.
Use toothpicks to adhere the ears to the Mickey Head.
Create a second Mickey head and set it to the side.

Mickey Mouse Brie
Use a large sized Mickey Mouse head cookie cutter, and press it into the Brie. Remove the excess Brie and set the Mickey head Brie to the side.

Setting up the board
Choose a large, circle wood board or a Mickey Mouse Head Wood Board. (This is a really nice Mickey Board and it’s on sale right now too!!)
Start by putting the Brie, Mickey Mouse head cookie cutter, and Mickey Mouse hand cookie cutter on the board. Next place your Mickey Mouse salami heads on the board, placing them on separate ends.
Fill your small ramekin with your jam of choice and place it on the board.
Add your small chunked cheese to your Mickey hand cookie cutter, and spread evenly.
Place the remaining cheese on the board.
Add the fruit, olives and tomatoes to the board.
Fill in the empty spots on the board with your pretzels and Jordan almonds.
Fill your Mickey head cookie cutter with Mickey Mouse Goldfish crackers.

Links to the Mickey Mouse Board & Cookie Cutters:

Mickey Mouse Cheese Board
Large Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter

Small Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter

Large Mickey Mouse Hand Cookie Cutter

Melissa’s Produce Giving Hope Basket+Giveaway

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Erin

Melissa’s Produce Giving Hope Basket Holiday Giveaway

By Erin

Happy Holidays foodie friends! Foodie lovers, I have a fun giveaway for you ( it includes WINE)! Are you still looking for something for your favorite foodie for the holidays? Melissa’s Produce has you covered and one of my favorites is the Giving Hope Basket!

Send a beautiful gift basket from Melissa’s Produce this holiday season and donate to a wonderful cause. The Melissa’s Produce Giving Hope Basket has a selection of exotic and tropical fruit accompanied by a 750 ml bottle of One Hope Pinot Noir. One Hope Winery will donate ½ of their profits to benefit local community as well as global causes.

Melissa's Produce Giving Hope Basket One Hope Wine

Fruit selection is based on availability. This stunning assortment arranged in a woven basket with cellophane wrapping and colorful ribbon may include: Asian Pear, Baby Pineapple, Blood Orange, Cherimoya, Feijoas, Kiwis, Kumquats, Lychees, Mango, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Persimmons, Pomegranate, Rambutans, Specialty Bananas, Starfruit and Tamarillos.

Sending Wine as a Gift: You may purchase wine as a gift as long as you and the intended recipient are both 21 years of age or older. The signature of an adult 21 years of age or older is required at delivery. Wine also cannot be delivered to AL, CO, GA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MS, NY, OH, OK, SD, TX, UT, VT.

Hawaii prohibits the shipment of any pineapple into their state.

The following prohibit the shipment of any citrus into their state: AZ, FL, GA, LA, TX, and HI. If you would like to order this gift for shipment to an address in AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, or TX, Melissa’s Produce will substitute the citrus for another seasonal fruit variety.

This item is perishable and must ship at least 2^nd day.

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY

Now’s the time to enter for a chance to win one of these incredible baskets! Be sure to enter before December 19th at 12am PST! If you don’t like to wait or have other loved ones in mind who would love this basket you can get your Giving Hope Baskets here!

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Allegretto Vineyard Resort Launches 12 Days of Christmas Festivities

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Erin

12 Days of Christmas Festivities at Allegretto Vineyard Resort

By Erin

The Holidays are in full swing at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort as they launch their 12 days of Christmas festivities on December 20th with their Annual Tree Lighting from 4:30-6:30 PM. From Ornament Decorating to Mrs. Clause, to Paint & Sip, there is something for everyone this Holiday season at the Allegretto Resort! Located in one of my favorite parts of California, Paso Robles, it’s a real treat to stay at Allegretto. A stay here is truly magical.

The holiday cheer will be undeniable as they offer dance performances and carolers for guest entertainment. Guests are welcome to sign up for the Holiday Paint and Sip at 5 PM on December 20th, followed by the beloved Tree Lighting. Warm Apple Cider and Smores will be served in the Piazza Magica for guests to enjoy as they embrace the holiday spirit and admire the twinkling lights on the grand tree.

There will be something for everyone throughout the 12 days of activities and specials. For adults, the Allegretto Wines Tasting Room and Spa Allegretto will have special offerings.

Allegretto Wines Tasting Room will have a featured wine each day during the 12 Days of Christmas at a special price of $8 per glass. They are also offering 30% off all wine purchases during the 12 days of Christmas. Whether you are purchasing wine to enjoy or as a gift for loved ones, Allegretto Wines are a perfect addition to any Holiday celebration!

Spa Allegretto will be offering complimentary 15 minute peppermint foot rubs with any service of 1 hour or more for the first 4 days (gratuity not included). The next 4 days, they will offer a complimentary vagus nerve pillow spray with any massage or facial. This relaxing pillow spray will help you get into the zone and forget about the hectic holiday schedule. The last four days, a 15 minute scalp massage will be offered with any service of 1 hour or more (gratuity not included).

For the children, there will be arts and crafts each day, alternating between making reindeer cork ornaments and decorating delicious cookies. Mrs. Clause will make a guest appearance as well!

“We treasure the opportunity to provide unmatched hospitality and a welcoming place to create traditions and joyful gatherings for families and businesses during the holidays. This is a very special time of the year to gather with those we care most about, and our team takes great pride in ensuring we meet and exceed our guests’ expectations,” said General Manager, Rich Verruni.

The award-winning Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles wine country offers guests exceptional experiences, services, and amenities along the path of life’s journey. The Tuscan-inspired resort is set on 20 acres that include 8 acres of biodynamically farmed vineyards guarded by sheep and llamas, and over 200 fruit-bearing olive, citrus, pomegranate, and fig trees. Wild lavender, roses, and Mediterranean climate florals also blossom in the manicured gardens.

About the Allegretto Vineyard Resort:

At the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, discoveries never end. Offering guests exceptional spaces, experiences, services, and amenities along the path of their life’s journey, the Allegretto is inspired by wine country and European hospitality, evoking an Italian estate on 20 acres of vineyards and fruit-bearing orchards of Paso Robles’ idyllic East side. The property is a world unto itself with 171 guest rooms and suites, locally farmed and foraged cuisine, a wine-tasting lounge featuring the Resort’s private wine label, among many others, a full-service boutique spa, pool and cabanas, manicured gardens, walking paths, an abbey, hundreds of antiques, a Piazza Magica and inspired vignettes that invoke luxury, warmth, and beauty of the good life.

Happy Holidays from the Allegretto Vineyard Resort!