{"product_id":"the-starter-course","title":"The Starter Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFour 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeights may vary. Substitutions will be made as needed with a like product of equal or greater value.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheeses Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMt Tam | Cowgirl Creamery | Petaluma, CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCultured Butter \u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Fresh Pasture \u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e Mushrooms \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn 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 \u0026amp; Cream, Microbial Rennet, Suitable for Vegetarians)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHop Along | Cowgirl Creamery | Petaluma, CA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrioche • Apple • Yogurt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 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 \u0026amp; hard cider). (5 oz, Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Traditional Rennet, Non-Vegetarian) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierce Point | Cowgirl Creamery | Petaluma, CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerbaceous• Floral • Fresh Cream \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePierce 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(7 oz, Pasteurized Cow's Milk \u0026amp; Cream, Microbial Rennet, Suitable for Vegetarians)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Hill Harbison | Jasper Hill | Vermont\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet Cream • Woodsy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarbison 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)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccompaniments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProsciutto Americano | La Quercia | Norwalk, IA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Humanely raised, antibiotic-free pork, seasoned with sea salt and organic spices. No sugar or added nitrates. (2 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Rose | Quince \u0026amp; Apple Preserves | Madison, WI\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRuby Raspberries sparkle in this bright preserve. The lush fruit and floral rose creates notes of cherry, punch and lime. (6 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked Paprika Almonds | Clif Family Almonds | St Helena, CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese snackable organic almonds from California are seasoned with smoky spanish paprika to produce the perfect pairing for artisan cheese and meats. (4 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornichons | Fabrique Delices | Hayward, CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese French-style gherkins are pickled with vinegar and savory herbs, providing the perfect counterpoint to rich cheese and charcuterie. (5 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Crisps | Rustic Bakery | Petaluma, CA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur neighbors at Rustic Bakery produce these crunchy organic crisps with dried cherries and pistachios. (5 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowgirl Creamery Crackers | Rustic Bakery | Petaluma, CA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur neighbors at Rustic Bakery craft these organic crackers just for us, made with sea salt, olive oil, and sourdough starter.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(6 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine\u003c\/b\u003e: California Chardonnay, Dry Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeer\/Cider\u003c\/b\u003e: Pale Ale, Sour, Sparkling Cider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-Alcoholic\u003c\/b\u003e: Herb Shrub, Ginger Ale, or Iced Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cowgirl Creamery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39968222085249,"sku":"Starter_20240527","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7425\/7025\/files\/MAINPHOTO.png?v=1734556882","url":"https:\/\/cowgirlcreamery.mom\/products\/the-starter-course","provider":"Cowgirl Creamery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}