Jeremy and I recently went to a wine, chocolate and cheese tasting at a new favorite store here in Oklahoma City called Plenty Mercantile. Plenty is full of artfully curated home goods, wares and accessories – but more importantly they carry Kinfolk. What I love about Plenty, aside from the super sweet mom & daughter team that runs the whole shebang, is that they aren't just creating opportunities for considerate consumerism – they're creating experiences. So when I received an email from Plenty saying they'd be having a wine, chocolate and cheese pairing workshop for just $35 I immediately RSVPd for both Jeremy and myself.
Side tangent:
Since going mostly Paleo, Jeremy and I don't typically eat wine, chocolate and cheese (delivered on gluten-y goodness, no less), but this is what moderation looks like for us. I was talking to Melissa (author of the paleo cookbook Well Fed and her blog The Clothes Make the Girl) yesterday about the topic of moderation and she said something very smart. She said that experiences like these are almost like consuming art – they don't quite feed our bodies but they do feed our soul.
And feed our soul, it did. Jeremy and I couldn't pretend to be classy by just taking a nibble of the truffles – we dominated those chocolates (from Dude, Sweet Chocolate – if you've ever had it you'll understand). But even more than delicious pairings and good company, I was so proud of Oklahoma City and the kind of creativity that continues to pop up here. And I'm excited to be a part of it.
Disclaimer: I was not paid in any way to write about Plenty. I believe in supporting local businesses and brands I believe in without compensation – because they feed my soul.
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Love seeing all the great community stores opening up in OKC. I will appreciate these one day when we leave all the great stuff in Dallas behind. Including Dude, Sweet Chocolate. One of my favs!
ReplyDeleteI live in Bishop Arts (Dallas) where a Dude, Sweet Chocolate shop resides. It's good stuff! I love your entries about OKC. It's cool to see artsy cultural stuff happening in this part of the country. :)
ReplyDeleteWine, cheese and chocolate? Are you kidding me? That's like puppies, unicorns and $100 bills. GUH.
ReplyDeleteFunny, I literally just read the quote by Paulo Coelho - "Dreams nourish the soul just as food nourishes the body." Apparently our soul is nourished my dreams, wine, chocolate, and cheese. Makes sense. My soul is doing A-okay. :)
ReplyDeleteDude, can we discuss the amazingness that is Kinfolk for a minute? Seriously. =P
ReplyDeleteI really love that quote - food for the soul. I will remember that next time I feel guilty about a little indulgence.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I needed today, thank you! The feeding your soul idea explains why I couldn't be 100% Whole30 100% of the time. Food can be art, absolutely.
ReplyDeleteHallie - If Dude, Sweet Chocolate was any closer to me I'd be in big trouble. SO GOOD.
ReplyDeleteJehara - I love Bishop! It's my new favorite area of Dallas. I don't think I realized Dude, Sweet Chocolate was there!
Francine - Ha, I know right!?
HennaBlossom - My soul could use a little more wine right about now. ;)
Lisa Chow - I KNOW! I wish my whole life existed in Kinfolk.
Jay - My friend Mel is a wise one.
Kelly - There's a reason why it's called Whole30 and not WholeForever! Even Melissa and Dallas Hartwig themselves will tell you they're not Whole30 100% of the time! Be kind to yourself, for sure. XO