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Christmas Wines: How to Choose a Great Selection
With Christmas fast approaching, we have put together a great selection of Christmas wines for you to serve over the festive period.
Christmas wines with turkey
If you’re serving a traditional turkey and all the trimmings this year, then you’ll want a wine that complements each of the flavors without being overpowering. Luckily, turkey is versatile enough that you can serve a variety of wines with it depending on your personal tastes. A full-bodied, oaky white wine such as a Chardonnay or a White Burgundy can be a good choice. For red wine, a Beaujolais or a Pinot Noir is a great choice. You’re looking for something that doesn’t have too much tannin, but that has a little acidity to cut through the richness of the meal.
Christmas wines with dessert
Whatever you choose to eat for dessert over the holidays, you’ll need a wine that can stand up to sweetness in abundance. Try a Muscat for lighter, fruity desserts or a Sauternes for richer flavors including chocolate. A port is a great after-dinner wine and excellent if you are serving a cheeseboard instead of a sweet dessert.
Sparkling Christmas wines
For some, it really isn’t Christmas until you’ve heard the pop of a cork and the sparkle of fizz in your glass. Whilst champagne might be the first option that comes to mind, there are lots of wines to explore if you are looking for some fizz for your Christmas table. If you want to splash out, then you could go ahead and pick up a French champagne, but you can also find fantastic Blanc de Blancs made right here in the United States. If you prefer something a little sweeter, try Prosecco, which has the added benefit of being more budget friendly.
Serving at the right temperature
One of the best ways to ensure that all of your wine pairings work well is to make sure that you serve the wines at the correct temperature. Light red wines such as those above should be served at room temperature, whilst a full-bodied white wine only needs chilling for 1 – 2 hours before serving. Sparkling wines can be served slightly cooler.
Remember that your Christmas table is a celebration of everything you love, so choose wines that you know that you will enjoy. If you can, ask to try them in store before you buy. There’s no need to splash out on something that you’re not sure about just because it’s Christmas if there is a wine that you always love to serve.
Which Christmas wines do you love? Let us know in the comments!
Christmas Gifts from Shisler’s Cheese House!
We love to help you celebrate Christmas here at Shisler’s Cheese House! We’ve got some great gifts this year to help you show your loved ones how much you care.
Earlier this week, we shared our new Deluxe Gift Box, which has everything you could wish for over the holiday season.
If you need a small gift or something to keep in stock for those unexpected guests that drop in, then our Gift Mug with Heggy’s Chocolate is a great choice. We absolutely love these chocolates as they are simply the highest quality. They’re inside a mug that will remind you of us when you’re sipping your morning coffee.
For those who are difficult to buy for, we created the Cheez-E-Gift Certificate. You’ll be provided with a code immediately after checkout, so they’re perfect for last minute gifts or those moments where you didn’t realize you would have guests! They can also be mailed to you if you would prefer to have something physical to give to your loved ones in person. Gift certificates can be spent across our full range in multiple transactions so that the recipient can enjoy a year’s worth of trying different cheeses or splurge in one go on all their favorite chocolates and gourmet snacks.
Our full range of gift boxes offers everything from a selection of cheeses to a box for those who love chilies and spice. There’s something for your sweet-toothed friend and your uncle who loves Scotch. Check out the full range and get shopping today!
Please do check our shipping policy to make sure that any order will be shipped to you in time for Christmas and avoid any disappointment. Remember, you can always visit us in store for help and advice with your gift shopping in the run up to the holidays.
Introducing our new Deluxe Gift Box!
We’re super excited to share our new Deluxe Gift Box with you today here at Shisler’s Cheese House.
It contains more of our favorite Amish products than ever:
- Troyer’s Trail Bologna Ring 1 Lb.
- Shisler’s Gift Mug with 1/2 Pound of Heggy’s Chocolates
- Shisler’s Private Label Apple Butter
- Shisler’s Private Label Hot Mustard
- Wheel of Colby 3/4 Lb.
- Wheel of Cojack (Marble) 3/4 Lb.
- Block of Swiss Cheese
- Baby Swiss Cheese Wedge
- Summer Sausage Link
- Crackers
- Muffin mix
- Shisler’s Cheese House T-Shirt
The Troyer’s Trail Bologna Ring is a chunky, all-beef bologna with a smoky taste, created by the fourth generation of the Troyer family.
Our gift mug is a new edition to the range so that lovers of Shisler’s Cheese House can share their pride as they drink their morning coffee. We’ve filled it with 1/2 a pound of Heggy’s Chocolates. We are super proud to include Heggy’s Chocolates in our boxes. They match our tradition of excellence in hand-crafted chocolates.
Shisler’s Private Label Apple Butter is made from the best locally grown Apples and locally produced Amish Butter, perfect for spreading on toast or stirring into your recipes. We also love our Private Label Mustard, which can be used as a dipping mustard or spread into sandwiches.
Colby cheese is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese native to the United States. It is very mild and creamy. It goes through a washed-curd process, rather than a traditional Cheddar process, making it slightly softer. It is an excellent table cheese and works well in salads because of its mild taste.
Cojack cheese is a blend of Monterey Jack and Colby cheese, marbled together to create a striking effect. Monterey Jack is a buttery, semi-firm cheese which originated in California. It is usually only aged for around a month, making it a fresh, fairly soft cheese to enjoy.
Swiss Cheese is a holey, semi-hard cheese with a creamy color. It has a nutty, slightly piquant flavor whilst simultaneously being somewhat creamy. It’s delicious in a sandwich or served cut into cubes alongside salads and hams. It works well with most meats and is particularly good with a beef burger.
You’ll also get a wedge of Baby Swiss Cheese, which substitutes water for the milk’s whey to slow the bacterial action. This creates smaller holes and a milder flavor. With all of this cheese, we’ve given you crackers so that you have something to enjoy it with!
Summer Sausage can be kept without refrigeration, which is how it gained its name. Ours is smoked, rather than dried, with a tangy taste. It’s certainly too good to be kept for only the Summer season.
We know this is going to make an amazing gift for some of your loved ones during the holiday season. Snap one up today!
10% Off Gift Boxes with our Black Friday deals
We hope that you have all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now that Black Friday is upon us we wanted to share some great deals that we have for you.
We’re offering 10% off on gift boxes 1 to 6, all of which are perfect for gifting to your loved ones this year. Simply use the coupon code BLOG18 to get your discount!
Gift Box #1: Baby Swiss Cheese
Having the whole family around during the holiday season? Grab this gift box that contains a whole 4Lb. Baby Swiss Cheese Wheel. Our Baby Swiss is made in Charm Ohio, by the original producer Guggisberg Cheese. It is a young, semi-soft whole milk cheese with small holes and a mild flavor. It also comes with chocolates for those with a sweet tooth!
Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese
In this gift box, you’ll receive a 1Lb. Troyer’s Trail Bologna Ring. This is a chunky, all-beef bologna with a smoky taste, created by the fourth generation of the Troyer family. You’ll also find a 3/4Lb. wheel of Farmer’s cheese and a 3/4Lb. wheel of Colby cheese. Farmer’s Cheese is a mild, unripened white cheese made by adding rennet to cow’s milk. It’s a firm and crumbly cheese; the perfect accompaniment to smoked meats. The Colby cheese provides a lovely contrast, as it is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese with a mild and creamy taste. We always pop in some assorted chocolates for those after-dinner cravings.
As the name suggests, this really is a cheesy box! You’ll receive a 3/4Lb. wheel each of Cheddar, Cojack (Marble), Farmer’s Cheese and Pepper Jack. Marble Cheese is made from both Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, which is why it is sometimes called “Cojack”. Pepper Jack is a cow’s milk cheese that has been given a spicy intensity through the use of jalapeno, serrano, and habanero peppers. Along with the classics Cheddar and Farmer’s Cheese, you’re sure to have the best cheese board in the neighborhood.
Gift Box #4: Amish Cheese and Goodies
This is the perfect box for a party, or to give to someone who really deserves a treat during this season. Inside you will find a 1Lb. Baby Swiss Cheese Wheel, 1 Summer Sausage Link, a 3/4Lb. wheel each of Colby and Pepper Jack cheese, Shisler’s Private Label Mustard, Home Style Amish Jam, Carr’s Crackers, Assorted Chocolates, and 6oz. of REACH Coffee.
Gift Box #5: Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna
A classic Amish Country combination. This box contains a 4Lb. Baby Swiss Cheese Wheel, a large Troyer’s Trail Bologna Ring, Shisler’s Private Label Mustard, Carr’s Crackers, Assorted Chocolates and 6oz. of REACH coffee.
REACH coffee is a specialty grade coffee from the region of Chanchamayo, Peru, which is then roasted in Cleveland, Ohio. Perfect for those after dinner pick-me-ups.
Gift Box #6: Amish Country Sampler Gift Box
This box is the King of gift boxes. You’ll need help to carry this one! It contains a Large Troyer’s Trail Bologna Ring, a box of Heggy’s Chocolates, Home Style Amish Jam, Shisler’s Private Label Hot Jalapeno Mustard, a 3/4Lb. wheel each of Cheddar, Cojack (Marble), Farmer’s Cheese and Pepper Jack, a Baby Swiss Cheese Wedge, a Summer Sausage Link, Townhouse Crackers and 6oz. of REACH Coffee.
We also have a Cyber Monday Special, which is already available, on a fantastic gift box for just $39.99 with shipping included. It includes 1 1/2 Lb. Ring of Original Troyer’s Trail Bologna, 2 Lb. Wheel of Baby Swiss Cheese and an 8 Oz. Jar of Shisler’s Private Label Mustard. This would make a great gift but it’s also a perfect addition to your store cupboard for those moments of entertaining over the holiday season.
Happy shopping this Black Friday!
Gift Box #7: Shisler’s Cheese House Deluxe Gift Box
The best that Amish Country has to offer!
Our Shisler’s Cheese House Deluxe Gift Box includes:
- Troyer’s Trail Bologna Ring 1 Lb.
- Box of Heggy’s Chocolates
- Shisler’s Private Label Apple Butter (9 oz)
- Shisler’s Private Label Sweet Mustard
- Shisler’s Jam
- 3/4 Lb Colby.
- 3/4 Lb. Cojack (Marble)
- Block of Swiss Cheese
- Baby Swiss Cheese Wedge
- Summer Sausage Link
- Crackers.
- Fudge Cup
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Troyer’s Trail Bologna
Troyer’s Trail Bologna Troyer’s Trail Bologna
Troyer’s Trail BolognaPrice is for a 1 1/2 Lb. ring. Weight is approximate and may vary.
One of the best flavors of Amish Country!
Ohio Swiss Cheese
Ohio Swiss Cheese 
Baby Swiss Cheese
Baby Swiss Cheese 
Amish Butter Cheese
Amish Butter Cheese 
Streb Meats Fresh Pork Cracklins’ (Pork Rinds, Chicharones) 1 Lb.
Streb Meats Fresh Pork Cracklins’ (Pork Rinds, Chicharones) 1 Lb. Streb Meats Fresh Pork Cracklins’ (Pork Rinds, Chicharones) 1 Lb.
Streb Meats Fresh Pork Cracklins’ (Pork Rinds, Chicharones) 1 Lb.Streb Meats Fresh Cracklins’ (Pork Rinds, Chicharones)
Not the reconstituted pork rinds you get from the local grocery store! Excellent for low-carb diets.
Sharp Swiss
Sharp Swiss 
Brick Cheese
Brick Cheese 
Lebanon Bologna
Lebanon Bologna 
Sweet Lebanon Bologna
Sweet Lebanon Bologna Sweet Lebanon Bologna
Sweet Lebanon BolognaLebanon bologna is a type of cured, smoked, fermented, semi-dry sausage. The highest quality lean beef, carefully ground and cured with aromatic spices.
Colby Cheese
Colby Cheese 
Rolled Amish Butter
Rolled Amish Butter 
Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese
Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese
Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese
Ghost Pepper Cheese
Ghost Pepper Cheese Ghost Pepper Cheese
Ghost Pepper CheeseSuper Hot Ghost Pepper Cheese. 855,000 Scoville units of heat! Careful, it will sneak up on you!
Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination
Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination
Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination
Gold’n Krisp Potato Chips
Gold’n Krisp Potato Chips 
Streb Meats Fresh Cut Smoked Bacon
Streb Meats Fresh Cut Smoked Bacon Streb Meats Fresh Cut Smoked Bacon
Streb Meats Fresh Cut Smoked BaconPrice is Per Lb. Weight may vary up to 10%
Lebanon Bologna
Lebanon Bologna Sharp Swiss
Sharp Swiss Ohio Swiss Cheese
Ohio Swiss Cheese Troyer’s Trail Bologna
Troyer’s Trail Bologna Troyer’s Trail Bologna
Troyer’s Trail BolognaPrice is for a 1 1/2 Lb. ring. Weight is approximate and may vary.
One of the best flavors of Amish Country!
Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box
Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box
Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box
Pesto Goat Cheese (4.5 oz)
Pesto Goat Cheese (4.5 oz)
Cognac Fig Goat Cheese (4.5oz)
Cognac Fig Goat Cheese (4.5oz)
Double Cream Gouda
Double Cream Gouda 
Glacier Wildfire Blue Cheese
Glacier Wildfire Blue Cheese 
Bread Cheese (8-10 oz)
Bread Cheese (8-10 oz) 
Mini Chocolate Buckeyes (8oz)
Mini Chocolate Buckeyes (8oz) 
Chocolate Buckeyes
Chocolate Buckeyes 
Pizza Flavored Cheese
Pizza Flavored Cheese
Mango Fire Cheddar Cheese
Mango Fire Cheddar Cheese 
Natural Smoked Swiss Cheese
Natural Smoked Swiss Cheese 
Caraway Cheese
Caraway Cheese Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box
Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box
Gift Box #8: Shisler’s Cheese House Luxury Gift Box
Gift Box #7: Shisler’s Cheese House Deluxe Gift Box
Gift Box #7: Shisler’s Cheese House Deluxe Gift BoxGift Box #7: Shisler’s Cheese House Deluxe Gift Box
Gift Box #7: Shisler’s Cheese House Deluxe Gift Box
Gift Box #1: Baby Swiss Cheese
Gift Box #1: Baby Swiss Cheese Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese
Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese
Gift Box #2: Troyer’s Trail Bologna and Cheese
Gift Box #3: Cheese Lover’s
Gift Box #3: Cheese Lover’s 
Gift Box #4: Amish Cheese and Goodies
Gift Box #4: Amish Cheese and Goodies Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination
Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination
Gift Box #5 – Baby Swiss Cheese and Troyer’s Trail Bologna: A Classic Amish Country Combination
Gift Box #6: Amish Country Sampler Gift Box
Gift Box #6: Amish Country Sampler Gift Box Gift Box #6: Amish Country Sampler Gift Box
Gift Box #6: Amish Country Sampler Gift Box
Gift Box #9: Hot Stuff Collection
Gift Box #9: Hot Stuff Collection 
Veteran’s Care Package
Veteran’s Care Package 
Valentines Day Gift Box for Her
Valentines Day Gift Box for Her Valentines Day Gift Box for Her
Valentines Day Gift Box for Her
Easter Gift Baskets
Easter Gift Baskets 
Mothers Day Gift Basket
Mothers Day Gift Basket 
Shisler’s Cheez-E-Gift Card
Shisler’s Cheez-E-Gift Card Shisler’s Cheez-E-Gift Card
Shisler’s Cheez-E-Gift CardThe perfect Gift! These gift certificates can be used all at once or for multiple transactions. Four denominations available.
Assorted Heggy’s Chocolates Gift Box
Assorted Heggy’s Chocolates Gift Box Our Little Cheese House, Established In 1958, Is The Best Place To Buy Cheese Online!
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Our Customers Feeback
Kim K., Vermillion, OH
“I absolutely love this little cheese shop! The workers are always friendly and welcoming. Plenty of selection and that down home feeling of an authentic country store! Our relatives from afar always look forward to a gift box from Shislers – it’s become me a tradition!!”
Jim Cummins
When our family left Ohio thirty years ago, we didn’t forget Shisler’s Cheese House. Having patronized Shisler’s while living close enough to shop there personally, beginning as children. We continued to do so from eight different states over the years, in which we lived. That’s because you can’t find better products (meats and cheeses) even in Wisconsin! Buy with confidence and spread the word by introducing others to Shisler’s Cheese House and their products and service. Guaranteed, your friends won’t find comparable quality where they live. We’re back in Ohio, now, and continue sending gifts to friends. You should make Shisler’s a big part of your gift giving, too!
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Nice little place. Owned and run by a very nice family. The cheese and candy are all homemade and always to the highest of age and quality and the beef is farmed fresh from right nearby. Worth the stop if you come out here.
Stacy Adams
Love the cheese here! Family store. Ladies working are always so friendly even close to closing time. They also have good trail bologna and they carry the best heggys chocolates too! 🙂
Adrian Smith
Nothing compares! When I’m in Wooster visiting I load up on five items cheese, trail, chips,candy and various other cheeses. When in SC I call in orders and watch for UPS truck. Now other family members are doing the same. Love you Rita!!
Beth Bytheway Lehman
I have shopped here since I was a little girl! Always great to taste food from my childhood: Trail baloney, Streb’s sausage, Swiss cheese, cheese curds, Heggy’s Chocolates…..
Amanda Pigeon
I have been coming into Shisler’s since before I was born in Orrville, Ohio! I now travel from Wisconsin, and it is a planned, much anticipated, part of a trip home. Everybody there feels like family, and the cheese!! Oh, the cheese is amazing, some of our favorites being the 3yr aged sharp white cheddar, and the Amish Butter cheese. Sausages, mustards, and let’s not forget Hegge’s Chocolates!! See you soon, Rita!!
John Sullivan
Support and response has been amazing, helping me with several issues I came across and got them solved almost the same day. A pleasure to work with them!
Jenifer Brown
Support and response has been amazing, helping me with several issues I came across and got them solved almost the same day. A pleasure to work with them!
Kathy Young
Support and response has been amazing, helping me with several issues I came across and got them solved almost the same day. A pleasure to work with them!
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Veteran’s Day: Let’s Show Our Appreciation
With Veteran’s Day approaching this weekend, we wanted to share our Veteran’s Day Care Package with you.
This is a great way to remind our heroes that we still appreciate all they do! It is perfect as a gift for our veterans or as active duty military care packages. We have included less perishable options than some of our other gift boxes, for those who wish to send a care package to military personnel stationed overseas.
There really is nothing like a little taste of home to let our men and women in uniform know they are appreciated. We will ship to any FPO-AP address via U.S. Postal service. We will also show our appreciation for our men and women in uniform by donating a portion of the proceeds from every package sold to The Wounded Warrior Project.
The Veteran’s Day Care Package Includes:
- Baby Swiss Cheese Wheel (2 Lbs.)
- Trail Bologna Ring or Beef Jerky (In non-perishable option)
- Clem’s Hot Pepper Relish – delicious with cheese and crackers!
- Banana Split Mix – cranberries, banana chips, almonds, chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate drops, pineapple tidbits, raisins, yogurt covered peanuts, peanuts, and yogurt drops all mixed together for a great trail mix
- Amish Peanut Butter Spread
- Amish Homestyle Jam
- Carr’s Crackers
We know that you love to show your appreciation and, to us, food is the perfect way to do that.
Here at Shisler’s Cheese House, we also make a range of gift boxes if the Veteran’s Care Package isn’t quite right for you.
Our Football Season Special is perfect for sports lovers. It contains Swiss Cheese, Troyer’s Trail Bologna, Pepper Jack Cheese, Shisler’s Private Label Mustard, Shisler’s Private Label Hot Pepper Relish, and Carr’s Crackers.
The Fall Harvest Collection celebrates the best flavors of fall in Amish Country. You’ll find Baby Swiss Cheese (2 Lbs.), Streb Meats Smoked Sausage (1 Lb.), Cranberry Delight (1 Lb.), Pumpkin Muffin Mix, Pumpkin Butter, and Popcorn on the Cob inside.
If you want to show your support to a beer and cheese lover, then our Beer Collection is absolutely the gift for you. It contains enough Brick, Gouda, Gruyere, and Ohio Premium Swiss Cheese to entertain 20 people. These cheeses have been chosen for their strong flavors which pair beautifully with beer. We recommend trying out a few different beers to compare the tasting experience.
Finally, our Hot Stuff Collection has everything that you might need for someone who lives spice and heat. Enjoy trying Hot Pepper Cheese, Habanero Cheese, Troyer’s Trail Bologna with Hot Pepper Cheese, Shisler’s Private Label Hot Pepper Relish, Shisler’s Private Label Hot Jalapeno Mustard, Hot Pepper Jelly, and Carr’s Crackers. Be warned, you might need a cooling glass of milk on hand.
Do get in touch if you have any questions about any of our gift boxes, but especially if you would like to get a Veteran’s Day care package for a special someone to recognise their service this month.
We’d also love for you to take a look at the work of the Wounded Warrior Project and consider supporting them in their efforts.
What is Bonfire Night? How to Celebrate the British Tradition
We love to explore traditions from around the world here at Shisler’s Cheese House. Today we’re taking you over the pond to find out all about how the British celebrate Bonfire Night.
What is Bonfire Night?
The traditional phrase goes “Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder Treason and Plot”.
Bonfire Night, sometimes also known as Guy Fawkes’ Night, falls on November 5th, and celebrates the night that Guy Fawkes failed in his Gunpowder Plot to assassinate King James I of England and VI of Scotland in 1605.
Guy Fawkes and a group of others tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with barrels of gunpowder. They hid them in the basement of the building and Guy Fawkes was left to guard them but he was discovered before the plot could take place.
A year later in 1606 the Thanksgiving Act was passed stating that November 5th would be a day of celebration. Fireworks and bonfires were chosen as a suitable way to celebrate.
How is it celebrated?
Bonfires are often lit and fireworks display light up the night sky with bring colors.
Some people will put on displays at home but it is more common for families to go to large displays together with their community. There are sometimes fairground rides and food stalls for everyone to enjoy.
It used to be traditional to burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes on the bonfire, but this has now ceased in many places. There are still some other traditional activities, however, such as in Ottery St Mary, Devon, where people chase each other through the streets with flaming tar barrels!
Which foods are enjoyed on Bonfire Night?
The night is all about enjoying cozy, warming foods that help you to enjoy the cold evening. Soups and baked potatoes are some of the most classic foods that everyone can enjoy together. Lots of sweet treats are on offer, especially caramel apples and crunchy toffee. Hot dogs and burgers are quick and easy to eat off the fire and you can sometimes find people enjoying toasted marshmallows.
What about drinks?
A hot apple cider is a brilliant Bonfire Night drink that keeps everyone warm, but hot chocolate is also a popular choice. Sometimes the adults will indulge in a glass of mulled (spiced) wine.
Have you ever celebrated a traditional Bonfire Night? Let us know in the comments!
Halloween Recipes for a Spooky Feast
We love creating spooky dishes for Halloween, so we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites for you to try at your parties!
Ghostly Mini Pizzas
Top mini pizza bases or even bagels with tomato sauce. Cut ghosts out of mozzarella and put them in the middle of the base. Bake until the cheese has slightly melted. Add small pieces of black olive for eyes. Make lots of these as they’re sure to be eaten up quickly!
Witch’s Hats
Cut puff pastry or pre-made crescent rolls into the shape of witch’s hats. Decorate with a strip of Colby cheese as a ribbon. You could even use sweet or savory filling to make them into pies. Try pumpkin, cream cheese or melted chocolate for fun seasonal flavors.
Hot Dog Mummies
Cook your hot dogs as per the instructions, then wrap them in strips of crescent rolls. Add dots of mustard for eyes. Bake in a hot oven for around 10 minutes, until the pastry is golden and flaky. Serve with more mustard and ketchup on the side for dipping.
Snake Infested Jelly
Make your favorite jelly according to its instructions. When it is around a quarter of the way to being set, push gummy snakes into the jelly. This way they will be suspended throughout the jelly ready for your party! You can try this with other candy too – let your imagination run wild!
Spider Cookies
This recipe is lots of fun to make. Get the whole family involved to create a fantastic treat. Use your favorite cookie recipe or even pre-bought dough to make a big batch of cookies. Melt white chocolate and use it to pipe a web onto the cookies. The easiest way to do this is to pipe on concentric circles and then use a cocktail stick to pull the circles into a web shape. Leave this to set. Then melt milk chocolate and pipe on your creepy spiders. You could even add icing eyes or create your own using candy.
Pumpkin soup with Ghoulish Shapes
Cut a 2lb pumpkin into small chunks. In a large pan, gently cook a diced onion in olive oil, then add in your pumpkin and cook for around 10 minutes. Pour in 25 fl oz of vegetable or chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then simmer until the pumpkin is thoroughly cooked through and soft. Blend the soup and add 5fl oz cream to create a perfectly smooth texture.
Keep the soup warm and make some toast to have alongside it. Using cookie cutters or a small knife, cut the toast into Halloween shapes like ghosts, pumpkins or bats. See what shapes you can come up with!
What do you like to make for your Halloween feasts? Let us know your favorite recipes in the comments!
Get Ready with our Football Season Snacks
With the NFL Season fast approaching, we thought it was time to share with you our Football Season Special. It’s full of football season snacks for you.
Inside you’ll find some Swiss Cheese, Troyer’s Trail Bologna, Pepper Jack Cheese, Shisler’s Private Label Mustard, Shisler’s Private Label Hot Pepper Relish, and Carr’s Crackers. We think this is a great combination of snacks.
Swiss Cheese is a mild cow’s milk cheese with a slightly nutty, sweet flavor. This contrasts well against the Pepper Jack Cheese which is flavored with spicy jalapenos, serrano peppers, and habaneros. It has a creaminess and then a good kick from the chilies.
Troyer’s Trail Bologna is a true classic, made in Ohio by the fourth generation of the Troyer family. It is an all-beef chunky bologna with a smoky taste. It’s usually sliced thin and will be delicious with cubes of the Swiss cheese. Pile everything onto a cracker with some mustard or relish and you’ve got an ideal complete snack.
This is the perfect combination of snacks to enjoy whilst kicking back and watching the game. If you want to create more of a meal or you have a large group coming over, why not pair it with some hot dogs or a great big bowl of chili?
If you like a selection of salty football season snacks, check out our gourmet foods section. You’ll find nuts including pistachios, Spanish peanuts, and roasted pecans as well as white chocolate popcorn and trail mixes.
Make sure that you stock up on beers and you’ll have the best sports night ever. Whatever team that you are supporting, you’ll be in good company with our special hamper of treats. It will bring together even the most bitter rivals.
If you’re watching alone, then you’ll have a nice selection to enjoy over several games. It’s sure to keep you fuelled during even the tensest moments of play. Pop your jersey in, get comfy on the couch, and settle in for a great night of family fun.
You could even take this gift box along when you’re tailgating at a college game. Show your support whilst enjoying some great snacks. If you won’t have time to cook something or you just want the ease of showing up with a box of everything you need, then this box if perfect for you.
You can also have this sent to a loved one. Missing a friend or child who’s gone away to college? Send them our gift basket and let them know that you’re thinking of them, even if you can’t watch the game together. We can also put together special gift boxes with non-perishable products if you are sending them overseas.
What are your favorite football season snacks to eat whilst watching the game? Let us know in the comments! Tell us your team, too!
