{"id":50248,"date":"2025-12-29T00:11:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/?p=50248"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:25:55","slug":"winter-holiday-cheese-charcuterie-pairings-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/news\/around-the-board\/winter-holiday-cheese-charcuterie-pairings-new-years-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Elevate Your Snacking Game in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"783\">A new year means new noshes to pair with cheese<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-6.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50252\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-6.png 1200w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-6-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-6-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astrolocheese-header-6-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ready to elevate your snacking game in 2026? Then adaptogenic sparkling tea, a swicy condiment, and garlicky charcuterie are just what you need. Scroll for five products that&#8217;ll keep your energy up in the new year.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"783\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keyassnacks.com\/shop\/p\/product-1-ydar7-e8mlb-r2y28-rt968-7777e\">Black Salt Potato Chips<\/a> by Keya\u2019s Snacks<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLGDG77B2u5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLGDG77B2u5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by @neighbormarket<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"783\">Beat the winter blues with Black Salt Potato Chips by Keya\u2019s Snacks. Founded by Food Network-lauded pastry chef\u2013turned-entrepreneur Keya Wingfield, these kettle-cooked chips are packed in a cheerful pink bag and made with American potatoes seasoned with organic single-origin spices sourced directly from India. The addictive black salt flavor offers subtle salinity and a cleaner taste compared to the average potato chip. Dip them into Bezi Everything Labneh for a fresh take on classic chips and sour cream.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"783\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topseedz.com\/products\/sweet-heat-roasted-seeds?variant=43793704943859\">Sweet Heat Roasted Seeds<\/a> by Top Seedz<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50249\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sweet-Heat-Roasted-Seeds-6oz-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1105\">A blend of organic pumpkin and sunflower seeds, Sweet Heat Roasted Seeds by Top Seedz radiate sweet heat on the palate. Sprinkle them on roasted squash or winter salads for kick and crunch, enjoy by the handful straight out of the bag, or pair with an equally bold cheese such as Laura Chenel Mango Habanero Goat Cheese.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortcreek.farm\/products\/piccante-salami\">Piccante Salami<\/a> by Short Creek Farm<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50250\" src=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp.png 1600w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/culturecheesemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLPIC_front_tp-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1419\">Short Creek Farm\u2019s Piccante Salami would do any cheese board justice, not only because of its flavor-packed profile but also its striking red hue. Red wine, garlic, and homemade pickled chile peppers provide a balanced, spicy zing. Pair with Shelburne Farms 6-Month Cheddar for a bite that cuts the heat.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1419\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=119117&amp;awinaffid=2685084\">Mango Sambal<\/a> by Auria\u2019s Malaysian Kitchen<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRTNu6SjQHM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRTNu6SjQHM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Auria&#8217;s Malaysian Kitchen (@thesamballady)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1785\">If you\u2019re seeking even more savory-sweet accompaniments, look no further than Auria\u2019s Malaysian Kitchen Mango Sambal. Founder Auria Abraham makes her sambals in small batches and was inspired by her grandmother\u2019s cooking to create this sweet-and-spicy relish that punches up dishes with bold flavor. Abraham recommends pairing with a smoked gouda or sharp cheddar.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1785\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drinkooso.com\/products\/hibiscus-ginger-currant\">Hibiscus Ginger Currant Sparkling Tea<\/a> by OOSO<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQHj24-DIyU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQHj24-DIyU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by KAMP | Natural Wine \u2022 Curated Snacks \u2022 Culinary Gifts (@shopkamp)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"2150\">Hosting sober-curious guests? Stock up on cans of Hibiscus Ginger Currant OOSO Sparkling Tea. Festive in color and bold and fruity on the palate, this beverage looks as celebratory as it is adaptogenic. That\u2019s thanks to its formula, which is inspired by natural wines. Pair with Honey Clover Marieke Gouda to draw out the drink\u2019s earthy notes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new year means new noshes to pair with cheese Ready to elevate your snacking game in 2026? Then adaptogenic sparkling tea, a swicy condiment, and garlicky charcuterie are just what you need. Scroll for five products that&#8217;ll keep your energy up in the new year. 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