Several years ago I took my Mother and my two oldest sons to visit Colonial Williamsburg for some history, sight seeing, amusement park fun and of course dining. In addition to taking in all the flowers, gardens, and furnishings I always bring back as many cookbooks as possible from every place I travel to. In one of the books From a Colonial Garden I found this recipe and have been making it for the past 7 years. I love cheese so I was all over this recipe, I also love to create and craft and have so much fun putting this little fella together for parties year round. I typically make him in the Spring, Fall and Summer ( I have an adorable Snowman Cheese Ball I make during the Holidays). Now sometimes he comes out flawless and others he looks in need of a little nip tuck! Never the less this is always a show stopper and so yummy.
Everyone enjoys him, but I will say you have to encourage your guests to take the first bite as no one seems to want to cut into this sweet adorable little creature. Just let them know its ok, you will make more…..
Recipe:
12 ounces cream cheese, 4 cups Cheshire cheese, grated, 1/3 cup port, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, currents, nutmeg, 2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
Place the cheeses, port, curry powder, dry mustard, salt, and cayenne in a food processor and combine well. Chill for several hours. Form a mound for the body with three-fourths of the mixture. Model the face and ears from the remaining mixture and join to the body. Use currants for the eyes. Color the face and ears with a shake of nutmeg. Insert slivered almonds for the spines. Chill.
‘Boozy Concord Grape Recipe Winner”
Candice is the winner of our contest! She came up with several wonderful ideas for using the Boozy Grapes: * Reduce them down into a thick syrup and pair with rosemary and top a roated pork. YUM. * Fill Brie en croute with the grapes. * Top cheesecake with reduced syrupy mixture, *fill cupcakes for an adult treat. I love all of her ideas and plan to give them all a try. I will also be adding them to my grape sorbet champagne punch this Thanksgiving and topping vanilla ice cream with them as well as using them in crepes. Congrats Candice you are Fabulous!! We will get your MOR products out to you soon. And thanks to everyone for the great recipe ideas!
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OMG, how cute is that hedgehog????
Congrats to the winner, those are some great ideas to use up the boozy grapes.
*kisses* HH
Darn!
That photo is not loading for me and I went at it from several directions. Will try it again later! The recipe sound delicious, Bunny. Love the port and curry!
Congrats to the inventive boozy grape winner!
Hi Michele, yikes, I was in the middle of leaving a comment a moment ago and Explorer just closed your web page on me. Here I am, back again to let you know how adorable I think that little hedgehog is – you did a fantastic job with that recipe. This past spring I picked up the latest version of one of the Williamsburg cookbooks because it finally had the recipe for their Rummer – a fantastic drink you can get at any of the taverns in the historic area. The winner of the Boozy Grape contest definitely deserved it – the idea to cook the grapes down and add rosemary to pair with pork was just delicious. Congratulations! Ciao, bella!
How absolutely adorable! Almost too cute to eat, but I love cheese so….
Hello Bunny… what an adorable little cheese hedgehog! I love real hedgehogs too, and I can’t wait to make the little cheese one!!! Congratulations to Candice too… her ideas for the boozy grapes sound delish! Wishing you a beautiful Autumn day… can’t wait to see more of your fall photos… xoxo Julie Marie
So sweet!
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I love the idea of filling cupcakes with it!
Paris House Friends,
Thank you for the congratulations and kind comments about the boozy grapes ideas. You all are very sweet!
Here’s to more fabulous postings and wonderful ideas from Bunny!
Cheers!
HI BUNNY,
HOW ADORABLE, SHE REMINDS ME OF MRS. TIGGY WINKLE FROM BEATRIX POTTER BOOKS. WHAT A GREAT IDEA. LOVE THE PUNCH TOO..ANOTHER LOVELY POST. HAVE A GREAT WEEK MY FRIEND.
RIZZI
Dearest Bunny ~
This hedgehog is the cutest thing ever! I must do this for the crumb…she will go nuts! Your boys are so lucky to have you and your wonderfully creative, fun spirit!
Thank you so much for the email. I’ve read it several times and each time I do, I tear up and thank my lucky stars for placing me along your path of life! I do have lots to respond to, and I will soon. We returned from Southern California last week, and we depart in the morning for another fun/work trip until the 15th.
Until then, know how much you are adored by so many (especially me)!
Bisous,
Melissa
Oh good! I see the hedgehog. He is adorable. You are so clever!!!
Oh, how adorable! I love this, Bunny!!!
XO,
Sheila
Everything is just so beautiful.
Oh my, how cute!!! Great idea.
ButterYum
How adorable and clever! He’s so cute, and you did a great job~ thanks for sharing.
I love the idea of crafting a cheese ball. He is so cute. My family would love that, and guests too. Can’t wait to see the snowman too. You have got me thinking. Well, I guess once I did a pine cone for a cheese ball, but nothing this cute.
That looks so pretty. That’s very creative of you!…Christine
That hedgehog is so stinkin’ cute!!! I’ve missed visiting your blog….Sammy has been sick with a fever, which means lots of couch time(which means-I get to catch up on your blog!!)
Hugs!
I often read your website and always find it very interesting. Thought it was about time I let you know, Keep up the great work.