Friends, I am really, really excited about this. The nice folks at Creminelli Fine Meats are giving away a one time shipment of their Creminelli Club for the month of December. If you haven’t heard of Creminelli Fine Meats, let me enlighten you. They produce some of the most delectable salami I’ve ever had. And that is including the salami I had when Ryan and I went to Italy. I’m telling you, it is downright delicious. And now one of you is going to get a chance to try some!
Salami has always been one of my favorite go to snacks. It’s the first plate I head for at any party. And a plate I always make sure to have at mine. However, it can be hard to find really good, quality salami. At least I used to think so, until I was introduced to Creminelli salami at the International Food Bloggers Conference a few years back. One bite and I was absolutely smitten. It’s salty. It’s savory. It’s meaty. Everything a good salami should be. They only use all natural and organic ingredients. Meats that are raised humanely and without antibiotics. And they buy local whenever possible. Basically, they know what their doing over at Creminelli. Makes sense, since according to their family legend, they’ve been salami artisans since the 1600s.
Recently Creminelli Fine Meats launched the Creminelli Club. And I’m not gonna lie, I kinda want it for Christmas. Tell me this does not sound fantastic. If you are in the club you get 4 shipments a year. Each shipment arrives with exclusive salamis. Meaning you cannot buy it in stores and it is not made for anyone else. Each box also contains pairings like small batch cheese and preserves. Santa are you listening?
What I am giving away today is the December Creminelli Club box. And friends, it sounds glorious. This month’s box includes:
- 3 Bolanzo Salami – An Alderwood-smoked classic from Alto-Adige in Northern Italy
- 1 tasting jar of Mieli Thun Honey– Artisnal honey from the Alto-Adige region.
- 1 Zingerman’s Bridgewater Cheese– A soft ripened pasturized cow’s milk cheese infused with ground Tellicherry black peppercorns
- 1 Alderwood Antipasti Board
To enter simply leave a comment below telling me your favorite Holiday party appetizer. I don’t think it needs to be said but salami is mine, Creminelli Tartufo Salami to be exact.
The Deets:
Photo Courtesy of Creminelli Fine Meats
Giveaway ends Sunday, December 16 at 6pm PST.
Open to US residents only.
Winner chosen at random. The winner will have 48 hours to respond. If I don’t get a response another winner will be chosen.
To ensure freshness, the box will be sent directly from Creminelli Fine Meats to the winner.
The product has been donated by Creminelli Fine Meats. I have not been compensated for this post. The opinions are my own.
I LOVE bacon wrapped dates. The combination of sweet and salty, soft and crispy is amazing!!
Spinach pies made with feta and spinach with filo dough. So delicious.
Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Weenies…..
Spicy sausage balls. Yummy!
CHAMPAGNE!! :)
Deviled eggs made with bacon. Always a big hit! Salami might be next!
Goat cheese and honey and bacon samosas :D So rich and filling but worth it!
My favorite holiday party appetizer is clearly salami.
Meatballs!
I find cheddar cheese cubes irresistible this time of year.
Anything in pig!
Chex mix :)
Anything made with Goat Cheese. Glorious glorious goat cheese. Add some pate and we have a party.
Artichoke & spinach dip
Dips! Spinach artichoke probably my fave
Chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce – and all the other goodies too.
Bacon-wrapped smokies!
Bacon balsamic brussel sprouts!
Marinated shrimp dish
Spicy sausage and cheese balls.
Shrimp…..summer sausage and extra sharp cheddar cheese….pigs in a blanket….LOVE Christmas!
Fried olives!
Oh, definitely meat and cheese platters! There’s some smoked pepperoni and maple mustard from a store in Vermont that I order every year. So good! There’s also a new recipe — corn and green chile dip — that I’ve been obsessed with since Thanksgiving that I’m taking to every party I’m going to this year. It’s so simple, but so delicious (and addictive!).
any dry aged/cured meat…cheese.. salty olives. That is heaven
Meatballs!
My homemade cheese balls. They are the BEST!!
Any type of dip with crostini!
What an awesome sounding package! Ooo. I am a big salami person. I think my favorite party treat recently has been good dips, like an onion dip, with crunchy ruffled chips.
Baby corns and cornichons!
Shrimp seasoned with garlic salt and pepper then wrapped in a won ton wrapper and deep fried!
Bacon wrapped dates.
garlic cheese bread
I love water chestnuts wrapped in bacon and topped with cheddar cheese! Yum!
Smoked trout on crostini with cream cheese, minced red onion and capers–that’s what I want/serve when I am celebrating. The salami looks and sounds exquisite, too! Thanks so much :-)
Classic fondue…..it never goes out of style
Pretty much the edible things are my favorites. Yes, all of them. 😄
Homemade spinach artichoke dip! I could eat the entire bowl!
My all time favorite appetizer is chicken liver pate served on toasted french baguette slices – Yum :-) This salami and cheese plate certainly would be a mouth watering addition to an appetizer table!!!
anything to do with dips and crackers
Fancy cheeses (goat cheese and brie are my favorites)!
We like pickled peppers stuffed with salami and cheese.
Thanks for the contest!
My favorite appetizer is Soppressata andgruyere baked in puff pastry…
Bonda Cada Dip with vegs & hard bread. Love salami.
Bacon wrapped asparagus! Cut into bite sized pieces with a little lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste? De. Li. Cious.
Cheese and cracker tray!
Samosas!
I love spanakopita, but that salami looks yummy!
I enjoy hot dips with crackers.
cheese and crackers…can fancy it up or make it totally basic.
I loves olives and cheese.
I love BBQ cocktail wieners.
I love fancy cheeses with crackers!
I can’t pick just one favorite–there are too many!! I’m a big fan of any kind of dip and crackers. :)
Shrimp cocktail is my favorite holiday party appetizer – with a great remoulade sauce
I make my version of Rumaki by wrapping water chestnuts and pineapple chunks with bacon and basting them with with a soy ginger sauce. YUM!
Grilled Shrimps on skewers!
Stuffed mushrooms!
ooooo! That would be delicious with some goat cheese that is covered with dried cranberries and parsley!
Spinach and Artichoke dip!! Oh, and fried mushrooms. Not many things in this world better than fried mushrooms!!
PS: LOVE your blog, I check it almost daily.
I love stuffed mushrooms. Stuffed with anything. Now I’m thinking stuffed with salami :)
Arroz con leche
A nice cheese tray for sure :)
Dips… the more cheese the better.
All the dips! Yummmmm
While I think it is cheating to say cookies – I have to say if cookies are out when the appetizers are….I’m going to hit them first!
Goat Cheese with Honey over Pears!!!!
Cream cheese, pickle, and pastrami rollups. Jalapeno is also acceptable in them.
Some nice cheese, crackers & a glass of wine to compiment! Thanks for the opportunity!
hummus & pita!
That salami looks amazing!
My new favorite is melted valveeta and a can of rotel. I know people have been making this for ages, but I just had it last year, and yum!
Shrimp!!! Don’t waste time, just send me the salami.
Right now I’m in love with goat cheese stuffed peppadews, but I certainly love some good quality salami as well!
My mom’s homemade Chex Mix!
Tartufo is always a great choice for an app, as well as crackers and good cheese.
i love any type of crostini!
Cheese!! I could spend all night at the cheese table!! YUMMMMMM!
It isn’t Christmas Eve at my house unless there is a homemade jar of Pepper Jelly with Cream Cheese and Waverly Crackers. Ah-Maazing! Even if I don’t win, I might have to sign up for this club!
I love to make an anti-pasto platter with all sorts of meats and cheeses and jarred veggies/olives. You can make it look really Christmas-y!
Cheese ball and crackers! Thanks for the chance to win!
My mom’s spinach dip with Colombo sourdough bread… OMG, been my favorite for as long as I can remember!!
Spinach Artichoke Dip.
COOKIES!
Spinach cheese balls
Crabbies!