Welcome to another episode of Pod Have Mercy! In this captivating installment, we have the delightful Haley Brown joining us to explore the artistry of charcuterie boards, the depths of spirituality, the joys of wine, and the intertwining threads of faith.
Haley, a seasoned connoisseur of charcuterie, takes us on a mouthwatering journey as she unveils the secrets behind creating the perfect board. From selecting the finest cured meats and cheeses to the artful arrangement of fruits and nuts, Haley's expertise turns this culinary endeavor into a true masterpiece.
But it doesn't stop there. Haley seamlessly intertwines her love for charcuterie with her profound spiritual journey. Join us as she shares her experiences of finding serenity and connection through the mindful creation of these boards, turning them into not just a feast for the senses but a sacred ritual.
Gastrochurch www.gastrochurch.org @gastrochurchhtx 
Bee Well World www.beewellworld.com @eatdrinkandbeewell 
Central City Co-Op 
https://centralcityco-op.com @CentralCityCoop 

Dalila Chocolate - https://www.chocolatesdalila.com/shop @chocolates.dalila (Cypress, Tx)
The Pergola Raw Honey - https://www.facebook.com/ThePergolaOnLex/ (Montrose, Tx) 


Mad Scientist Kombucha - https://madscientistkombucha.com @madscientistkombucha (Houston, Tx)
Leven Baking Co. - https://www.levenbakingcompany.com @levenbakingcompany (Bellaire, Tx)

Gluten Free Olive Oil Crostinis & Gluten Free Maple Carrot Tea Cake

Gundermann Acres https://www.gundermannacres.com @gundermann_acres (Wharton, Tx)

Pickled Green Beans (Canning by Carol)
Watermelon Radish

Mill-King  

https://mill-king.com/ @millkingmilk (Crawford & McGregor, Tx)


Half & Half

The Montrose Urban Food Farm 

https://www.urbanharvest.org/stec_event/gardening-for-pollinators-2/ (Montrose, Tx)


Purple Cauliflower

Other produce:

Pink Lady Apples – Farwell, Tx
Pineapple Oranges – Organie, Tx


Houston Dairymaids  https://www.houstondairymaids.com @dairymaids 

#1 Invierno

Diary: Vermont Shepherd (one of the oldest sheep dairies in the US)
Milk Type: Cow & Sheep
Raw or Pastuerized: Raw
Origin: USA, Vermont
Style: Firm
Notes: Rustic with natural rind and stone like appearance. Its paste is buttery and subtly sharp with nutty, toffee notes. This version, their winter seasonal, is aged for two years and is slightly crystalline. 

#2 OG Goat

Dairy: Kaasboerderij ‘t Groendal
Milk Type: Goat
Raw or Pasteurized: Pasteurized
Origin: Belgium
Syle: Firm
Notes: OG Goat is very special, it’s a 24month version of OG Kristal. A gouda recipe, this rich, dense cheese is sweet and complex.

#3 Tomarashi

Dairy: PT Reyes Cheese
Milk Type: Cow
Raw or Pasteurized: Pasteurized
Origin: USA, California
Style: Tomme
Notes: Tomarashi is a new version of Toma, a unique farmstead table cheese from PT Reyes Cheese Company. It has a natural rind, and a smooth, semifirm paste. The flavor is buttery with a hint of grass and tang to the finish. For TomaRashi, the added Schichimi Togarashi, a Japanese spice blend containing nori, toasted sesame, poppy and hemp seeds, chili flakes and ginger. The result is a spicy, savory cheese that is great for snacking or melting. 

#4 Bleu de Combremont

Dairy: Gourmino
Milk Type: Cow
Raw or Pasteurized:
Origin: Switzerland
Style: Blue
Notes: This new creamy blue comes in the shape of a cinder block. An expressive blue veined cheese from Combremont in the canton of Vaud in Western Switzerland. Blue cheeses are rare in Switzerland, and this one is made with the finest Alpine milk. 


A 2nd Cup https://a2ndcup.com @a2ndcup 

Cold Brew
Pint Glasses

Craft Pita 
https://www.craftpita.com/briargrove @craftpita

Spicy Hummus

Phoenicia Specialty Foods
 https://phoeniciafoods.com @phoeniciafoods 

Baked Pita Chips
Spicy Sopressata
Peppered Salami

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