Episode 149: WHAT IS GASTROCHURCH? (with Haley Brown)
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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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