{"product_id":"petals-pairings","title":"Petals \u0026 Pairings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisanal Honey \u0026amp; Cheese Pairings with Dry Creek Beekeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this immersive tasting workshop with Dry Creek Beekeeping, you’ll learn how to pair artisanal honey and handcrafted cheeses the way chefs, cheese mongers, and food artisans do—by understanding flavor, texture, and origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll taste how raw, thoughtfully produced honey can transform a cheese, elevating even simple boards into intentional, memorable experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough guided tastings and hands-on instruction, you’ll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow different honey varieties interact with soft, hard, aged, and fresh cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy small-batch production and terroir matter in both honey and cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to balance sweet, salty, creamy, and savory elements with confidence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the class, you won’t just know what pairs well—you’ll understand why. You’ll leave with practical skills to create elevated cheese boards at home, a deeper appreciation for artisanal foods, and a stronger connection to the producers behind them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach attendee will receive a variety of artisanal cheeses and honeys to experiment with flavors to curate truly unique and thoughtful pairings for your next cheese board. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(This is not a charcuterie class, rather it is a tasting and pairing workshop).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At the end of the pairing, every attendee is going to pick flowers from our stem bar to take home. The blooms are fresh, seasonal from The Novel Bloom garden, something the bees love just as much as we do! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Date: June 24th\u003cbr data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\u003cbr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e📍 Location: The Novel Bloom, 218 Main St, Savanna, IL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*these tickets are non-refundable*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Novel Bloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51227657634098,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9714\/3346\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-28132451.png?v=1779993499","url":"https:\/\/thenovelbloom.com\/products\/petals-pairings","provider":"The Novel Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}