I have deep affection towards any kind of "something of the month" club…whether it be bacon, fruit, cheese {or shoes!}, so I love the idea of sending these artisanal jam sessions to the fruit jam enthusiasts in my life. Dagstani & Sons in Denver makes small-batch jam that is sourced locally, organic, and wild whenever possible for pairings that are out of this world. I had a chance to taste the Meyer Lemons and Cara Cara Oranges and the Pear Vanilla jams, and they taste like grown-up candy in a jar. I partnered the Pear Vanilla jam with goat cheese, mixing the sweetness of the jam with the slightly tart goat cheese for a creamy, salty, and sweet version of cheese and crackers… — Joy
{top photo by Michael Wright, bottom photos by Oh Joy, jam from Dagstani & Sons*}
Oh what a great idea; perhaps I’ll find some time this weekend to do the same!
My favorite definitely has to be fig, au fromage de chèvre!
That sounds tasty! I usually combine goats cheese or a soft gorgonzola with fig and thyme jam, but this sounds good. The jars look really nice too!
Oh this is just sooo cute! Such a special thing to add a little zest to breakfast!!
The Pear Vanilla flavor sounds heavenly! What a wonderful gift this would be. Maybe I should treat myself 🙂
Thanks for the tip! I just placed an order to send some jams to my sweetie for valentines day! Hoping that Pear Vanilla is one of them!
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
this is some value added blogging. tomorrow morning, i’m buying jam…
unless it’s Vegemite based. don’t think i can do Vegemite
Oh my goodness. The Pear Vanilla and goat cheese pairing sounds unbelievable!
Oh my goodness. The Pear Vanilla and goat cheese pairing sounds unbelievable!
That looks ammmmmaaaaazing! What a delicious combination of flavors.
Looks amazing, I’m in Boulder so will have to check these guys out next time I’m in Denver (looks like they’re sold in a local store down there).
would love to try the pear vanilla sometime!
so lovely jars and design, tasty look, delicious combination mmmmmm…
Yum – homemade jams (or close to) are amazing! A friend just made me some green gauge and vanilla jam from their garden. So neat!
Fig jam and some mascarpone cheese has to be one of the best snacks on a cracker!
Dee,
Yes, a valentines day treat, perhaps? 😉
Joy
I’m tempted to try the pear and goat cheese snack while sipping sencha tea (perfect treat for a tea party).
I look to jams to help my taste buds through the cold winter days, as they remind me of sweet spring moments. Have you seen http://www.foodinjars.com ?
mmm… the goat cheese and pear vanilla jam combo sounds like heaven! my mouth is watering just thinking about it and looking at your picture… can’t wait to share this with my readers! Thanks for discovering Dagstani & Sons!
xo, Jeanne
I love anything and everything in a jar. I just started putting jams on chicken and pork for that extra sweetness. Goes really well with basmati rice as well. I will definitely give this a try.
Thank you!
I was at a dinner party and the host paired a garlic and onion jelly with goat cheese on crackers and it tastes nothing like that. There is some balsamic in it and all you taste is this sweet goodness.
I have the jam, just need the goat cheese….
Beautiful! They’re like cross sections.
From a lucky Denver local, let me tell you, there is an ever growing Dagstani and Sons following! We literally gather and talk about what new delectable combination will appear each week! From the traditional sourdough toast, to ice cream, to…well anything your mind says…ohhh, tastebuds will like….you gotta get some!
Delicious photos!
Thank you so much Joy and all of you for the kind comments…
These photos awesome. You guys do a great job.
I’m addicted to his Pear Vanilla flavor. SO FREAKING GOOD!