Baby got Mac

Out of the blue, decided to do some baking.

Got a tube of Gianduioso - the description is Hazelnut Chocolate, so I immediately have to get it, because that's Nutella in a tube - DUH!

This time, I put some edible dried flowers on top.  I think it would've been better if the filling was fruity based instead of chocolate based.

Ah well, either way, we're doing this... p.s. look at that beautiful pied.

Leone Gianduiotto - made out of Italy, taste very close to Nutella, but taste nuttier.  Mainly because it's made with gianduja cream which already blended in the hazelnut.   All natural ingredients.

Anyway, just putting them aside to enjoy later.

 

Charcuterie

We did our own charcuterie for girls night.

I got an appetizer kit from Crackerology.  We've sampled from them during the Nutcracker Market this past November. 

We got Brie and party tray cheese from the grocery store.  They have Swiss, Mild Cheddar, Monterrey Jack with Jalapeños, and also Monterrey Jack with Colby.

We added prosciutto and salami.  We added White Wine Basil cookie, Brioche Pasquier Mini Toast.  Match with cheese and meat perfectly. 

This plate we added spreads: Goat cheese, Eggplant Spread and Artichoke Spread.  All are great for the toasts.

Nothing like the presentation, if you make it pretty, everyone would enjoy it.  Just have to take the time. 

We also added a plate with strawberries, Sweet Karoline Blackberries.  We added Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels to add some texture.

With some bubbly and some good company, that is a good night make!