10 Father's Day Gifts Under $20

Even if you're on a tight budget, you can afford to give Dad something delicious!  We've rounded up our gifts under $20 (many cost far less) so you can get a jump start on Father's Day shopping and even out together a collection of smaller gifts if you wish  Show Dad some appreciation - Father's Day is June 15th!

1. Sea Salt 75% Cacao Southern Artisan Chocolate from Olive & Sinclair  2. Natural Hickory Smoked Bacon Pickle from Unbound Pickling  3. Carolina Dirt, by Lillie's Q from Chef Charlie McKenna  4. Bourbon Barrel Worcestershire Sauce from Bourbon Barrel Foods  5. Divina Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese  6. Limoncello Strawberry Jam from Bathtub Gin  7. Applewood Smoked Sea Salt by Leila Bay Trading Company  8. Walker's Southern Bloody Mary Mix from Walker Feed Co.  9. Hot 'n Spicy Pickled Okra by Cherith Valley  10. Chorizo Rioja Dry Cured Salami with Paprika, Garlic & Oregano by Olympic Provisions

Cocktail Recipe: The Southern Michelada

I had a Michelada for the first time at a Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn.  The idea sounded odd to me...mixing tomato juice and beer?  But on that hot sunny day it was downright refreshing.  The lime juice is key here, and adds to the refreshment.  And if you're like me and sometimes find bloody marys to be too thick, this is a great remedy because the beer thins it out.  Also, you're only drinking a portion of a beer in this cocktail, so it's great for sipping and knowing you won't be too tipsy afterwards.  (If you want to increase the alcoholic punch in this drink, try adding a shot of vodka - you'll never taste it!)  So grab your favorite bloody mary (may we recommend Walker's), a 6 pack of light beer, a few limes and get to mixing.

The Southern Michelada

• 2 oz Walkers Bloody Mary Mix
• 1/2 bottle abita light (or your favorite light beer)
• a generous squeeze of fresh lime
• hot sauce (optional)

1. Fill a glass tumbler with ice
2. Add 2 oz of Walker's Bloody Mary Mix
3. Fill to the top with beer
4. Finish with a generous squeeze of lime juice
5. (Optional) If you prefer more spice, add a dash of hot sauce after the bloody mary mix and before the beer

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Entertaining: Father's Day Snacks and Drinks

We've gathered some food and drink ideas with a more masculine feel for celebrating Father's Day.  If you don't serve a full meal (or even if you do) these appetizers and drinks are hearty enough to satisfy the hungriest Dad! 

Savory Pantry Signature Charcuterie Board

When in doubt, glaze in beer!

McClure's Pickles - Just throw them in a bowl and you're DONE!

Liber & Co The Gin & Tonic perfected!

Combine 2 of Dad's favorites: bacon and guacamole!

Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip Wings packed with flavor!

The Filet Mignon of jerky, no really it's made of filet mignon!

Small batch rose hip grenadine....need we say more?

Recipe: The Savory Pantry's Signature Charcuterie Board

Beyond a typical cheese board, the charcuterie board is rapidly gaining popularity as a sophisticated snacking presentation.  We've gathered some of our favorite cured meats and accompaniments to make our signature version.  Handcrafted small batch salami, caperberries and pickled garlic make this a truly unique take on this popular dish.  A charcuterie board would make a great appetizer for Father's Day or gather ingredients and a nice cutting board as a gift!

The Savory Pantry Signature Charcuterie Board

• Olympic Provisions Finocchiona Dry Cured Salami
• L’Estornell Wild Caperberries
• Cherith Valley Hot ‘n Spicy Pickled Garlic
• Edmond Fallot Seed Style Dijon Mustard
• Rustic Bakery Rosemary & Olive Oil Sourdough Flatbread

1. Slice medallions of cured meat to your preferred thickness. 
2. Arrange on a cutting board, leaving space for accompaniments. 
3. Fill in with a handful of caperberries and pickled garlic. 
4. Add a dollop of seed style mustard to the board. 
5. Serve with flatbread.

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Memorial Day Greetings

Happy Memorial Day from everyone at The Savory Pantry.  No matter how you are celebrating, we hope it's a deliciously good time!