First Impressions: AppyHour Box Review (The Monger’s Table)

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AppyHour provides expertly curated artisan cheeses, fresh charcuterie, and more, delivered right to you! Each box is curated by cheese experts and includes a tasting guide with recommended flavor and drink pairings. They also feature unique, hard-to-find specialty meats and cheeses globally sourced from small-scale artisans. Their thoughtfully paired cheeses, charcuterie, and accompaniments can go from box to board in 10 minutes.

This review is of The Monger's Table box by AppyHour.

This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes).

What I Got This Month

Fact: I'm a foodie! And I don't simply like cheese and charcuterie—I love them.

So imagine my delight when I got the chance to try out AppyHour. My box included a curated lineup of artisan cheeses, fresh charcuterie, and accompaniments.

Here's what I got in my first box!

Marinated Sheep & Goat Cheese

Ond word? Rich! This was definitely a fun (and powerful) way to start out this month's box.

This cheese tastes very similar to feta, but is much stronger IMO. I thought the olive oil and herbs helped soften its small bite and create a smoother delicacy. I added some of this cheese on top of some grilled chicken and sautéed spinach—and it did not disappoint.

Basil Pesto Gouda

Historically, I've not been a major fan of Gouda. This Gouda, however, may have converted me.

It was very creamy, and I found it easy to eat multiple bites in one sitting (unlike other goudas I've tried). Overall, it was incredibly smooth and semi-firm. It paired well with organic berries and nuts.

Prairie Breeze

Another delicious pick! It was so soft to the touch that it crumbled upon cutting and presented a sweet, nutty flavor.

I couldn't eat a lot of this cheese in one sitting due to its richness, but I really enjoyed a few bites here and there throughout the day.

Mahón Menorca

This was my first time ever trying out Mahón, which was cool! Another semi-firm cheese that was rich and somewhat salty.

My honest thoughts? It was incredible! Definitely a cheese that you share with others and serve in smaller portions, though.

Dried Apricots

Great accompaniment to throw in this mix. I thought it paired best with Mahón Menorca and Prairie Breeze.

I also fed them to my toddlers while capturing content to keep them fixated on anything else but the camera. 🤭 It worked for a bit...

Sweet & Smoky Almonds

I'm usually not a fan of smoked sides, but these were quite savory and paired well with most of the items from the box, especially the richer cheeses and meats.

Rosemary & Olive Oil Organic Sourdough Flatbread Bites

Definitely a cracker that needs to be eaten with toppings. While they weren't the most appetizing crackers on their own, I did enjoy eating them alongside small portions of the Marinated Sheep & Goat Cheese.

Raspberry Mostarda

This jam just wasn't for me.

I imagined this being sweet, but honestly, the mustard and red pepper ruined it for me (I know, I know: hence the name).

French Onion with Rosemary Jam

Same as above: Hard pass!

I didn't find it savory or mouthwatering like it was described.

Red Wine Salami

Yum! This salami was seasoned with red wine, garlic, and cracked pepper. Both the kids and I chowed down and savord every single slice.

The taste was buttery overall, but has some distinct tastes throughout

Lonza

If you're going for a traditional meat to include in a charcuterie board, this is it. I loved this it was sourced from pasture-raised pork—you could really taste the difference in the fatty areas!

The meat had a subtle sweetness and a delicate texture. Simply delicious.

Jamón Serrano

Compared to standard prosciutto, this meat was firmer, leaner, yet more intense in flavor. I liked the previous selection a bit better since it was milder, but this meat was still quite good (just a tad chewy).

The Verdict

The kids and I agree: AppyHour is awesome! We loved the mix of cheeses, meats, and accompaniments we received this month.

Our favorite items were:

• Lonza
• Red Wine Salami
• Prairie Breeze
• Basil Pesto Gouda

We can't wait to try out another box soon! Until then, make sure to catch up on my latest reviews here.