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    Meal Type / Savory / Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toast Bites – Two Ways

    Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toast Bites – Two Ways

    July 2, 2016 by Sarah Menanix · Modified: Jul 13, 2022

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    Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toasts

    On Zo's first playdate with the neighbor baby, he pulled her hair so hard she cried. I told her it means he likes her (or else is jealous of her 3-month-old floppy mop of locks). I think she understood because on their next playdate, she stuck his hand in her mouth. Assertive and knows what she wants. Licking something to claim it as your own is a valuable life skill. Take these berry, herb, and cheese toast bites, for example. I licked them all. They're mine.

    Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toasts

    We're going to fancy up your 4th of July party with fruit, herb, & cheese pairings on top of toast plates for a quick but festive party app. Mostly I just wanted an excuse to turn an entire loaf of Bread SRSLY's sourdough into toast using my new KitchenAid Pro Line Series Automatic Toaster - it's like an exclusive penthouse-access elevator for toast. The slot senses when you drop bread in and automatically lowers to toast. A light ding lets you know the toast elevator is rising with perfectly golden toast. A high-end toast tanning bed with a button that reads - I kid you not - "A little longer." If the toast is not removed after 45 seconds, the lift lowers to keep it warm. TOAST SNOOZE BUTTON.

    Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toasts

    My red, white, and blue toasts are just two topping mash-ups - basil / blueberry / honeyed ricotta & rosemary / strawberry / brie - but toast knows no bounds. Go wild with your own berry / herb / cheese combos! For inspiration, try bringing the herbs to the fruit for a sniff pairing test at the market (totally normal, guys).

    Here I've topped a mild honeyed ricotta with blueberries, whose subtle bright sweetness might get overpowered by a more assertive cheese. And a few sprigs of purple 'wild magic' basil from my neighbor's Zo's boyfriend's garden add a touch of spicy sweet freshness.

    Next, summer's sweetest candy – s-s-s-s-strawberry - gets cozy with winter's woody rosemary in this luscious piney compote that's spooned atop a creamy buttery brie. Strawberries and cream, anyone?

    Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toasts

    Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toasts

    Strawberry Compote

    Berry, Herb, & Cheese Toasts

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    24 Comments

    1. Alida @ Simply Delicious -

      July 03, 2016 at 1:35 am

      These look so delicious! I love your photos!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 12:40 pm

        Thank you so much Alida!

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    2. Katrina -

      July 03, 2016 at 6:57 am

      Mmmm mmmm really loving that combination of flavours!! So delicious!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 12:46 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Christina -

      July 04, 2016 at 5:12 am

      Such an elegant and delicious way to prepare cheese toast bites…gorgeous and mouthwatering.

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 12:54 pm

        Thank you! They're elegant, but so so easy!

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    4. Karen @ The Food Charlatan -

      July 05, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      I'm really loving the imagery here of you licking each and every one of these toasts. Baha!! Gorgeous as always Sarah!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 12:55 pm

        You know I would too, right? ;)

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    5. Jess @ Sweetest Menu -

      July 05, 2016 at 11:56 pm

      Aww wow! How cute are these berry toasts? And with cheese too? Amazing!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 12:55 pm

        Thanks Jess!

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    6. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire -

      July 06, 2016 at 9:40 am

      I love how patriotic these are while still remaining natural. I don't really like using food coloring if I can help it and having deliciously simple and wholesome bites like these are the perfect way to be both patriotic and healthier!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 12:57 pm

        Yes! I'm with you - I love how the blueberries are so vibrantly blue when left uncooked!

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    7. Ellie | from scratch mostly -

      July 07, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      This looks scrumptious, Sarah!!!!! So simple and perfect. And I can always rely on you for a good goofy chuckle. I would've loved to see Zo eating his hand! Babies are so cute and funny doing that kind of stuff. Why does it look so wrong when we re-enact those very actions, though?! ;P

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm

        Right? And they're so grabbing. Like "Hi, nice to meet you, let me grab your nose!"

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    8. Traci | Vanilla And Bean -

      July 08, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Say whaaaa? That auto toaster? I'd be toasting everything... and I'm all over the light ding... one must not be startled in the morning. And I say that with admiration for the developers of this toaster. My toaster oven has the LOUDEST five dings ever! It would wake up sleeping beauty in an instant! I gotta check out this new toaster. And these sweet little toasts.. Just delicious, Sarah and so festive!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 1:11 pm

        Yeah - I keep pulling out slices to show friends the new toaster elevator. It's amazing. I'm shocked that your toaster dings at all! I've never had a toaster than dinged before...but then again, mine have all been about $10 from Target. Hehe.

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    9. Megan {Country Cleaver} -

      July 09, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      all these summer colors are just too beautiful!! Ohh baby play dates! Cute!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 1:12 pm

        Thanks! And what's cuter than a baby, you ask? Two babies.

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    10. Alanna -

      July 10, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Yummmmmm! Toast never looked lovelier. And now I'm dying to test out your toaster... Thursday toast party??

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 1:16 pm

        Wait - YOU HAVEN'T USED IT YET?! Remind me to pull my chocolate chip bread out of the freezer...

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    11. Carla -

      July 10, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      I want to live in your house with this toaster and these berries and that baby of yours. You need a room for rent!

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 1:18 pm

        Sure - you can be our live-in Nanny. It'll cost $200/month in rent. NBD.

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    12. gerry @ foodness gracious -

      July 10, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Totally my kinda food! Love everything about this :)

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      • Sarah Menanix -

        July 12, 2016 at 1:18 pm

        Thanks Gerry!

        Reply

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