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Honeyed Baked Brie + Donkey & Goat's 2016 Twinkle Mourvèdre #LocavoreFeast #Sponsored

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This is a sponsored post written by me in conjunction with a Locavore Feast I hosted. 
Wine samples and some ingredients were provided for this post and this page may contain affiliate links.

To kick off my Locavore Feast, I wanted to create a cheese board, using honey from Carmel Honey Company and pairing it with wine from Donkey & Goat.* I am so grateful that two of my favorite purveyors donated to this dinner.


I included Red Hawk, a triple-crème aged cow's-milk cheese with a washed rind; a fresh chevre rolled in edible flowers; salami; fresh raspberries; and a honeyed baked brie. The honeyed brie was a little less than picturesque, but it was a hit...and a delicious match for the wine.


Honeyed Baked Brie

Ingredients
  • one 6- to 8-ounce brie, slightly chilled (I used a goat milk brie)
  • 1/3 C chopped cashews
  • 1/3 C chopped dried apricots
  • 2 T honey + more for serving
  • crackers or baguette slices for serving
  • also needed: parchment paper and a rimmed baking sheet

Procedure
In a small bowl, mix the cashews, apricots, and honey together. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a sharp knife, slice the brie in half. Place one half of the brie, cut-side up, on a piece of parchment paper on a rimmed board. Spoon half of the cashew mixture onto the brief and cover it with the other half, cut-side down. Press down firmly and spoon the remaining cashew mixture on top of the brie.

Bake until the cheese is oozy and runny, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. A word of warning: this dish looks a little messy, but the taste trumps any lack of beauty.


Serve immediately with a side of honey.  And let diners drizzle more honey on their own bites, if desired.


The Pairing
I served the cheeese board with Donkey & Goat's 2016 Twinkle Mourvèdre. I loved that you can serve this as a slightly chilled red and I absolutely adore the name: Twinkle. It just sounds like a dinner party wine, doesn't it? This is a light-bodied red that is fruity, but not cloying. And it finishes with a subtle tang of spice and citrus.


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 *Disclosure: I received complimentary product for the purpose of recipe development. This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.*
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