What makes cheese "good"? Besides the obvious conditions, such as quality, texture, how its cared for and so forth, I would argue that "good" cheese tastes like the unique place in which it's made. Like the concept of "terroir" in French wine, hand-made farmstead cheeses taste the way they do because of the soil under the cows' feet. Grass grown in Vermont will have different characteristics from California or Wisconsin grass. The minerals in the soil, the amount of sunlight and rain on the hayfields, the number of days per year that the cow is able to be outside—all will affect the flavor and fat content of their milk. And then there's the question of breed. Jerseys, Holsteins, Ayrshires—all produce milk with differing levels of fat and protein size. The combination of different variables make endless types of cheese possible.

Here in Vermont our cows are more famous than we are. They are agricultural stars, making our most famous export after maple syrup. And it's not just a matter of cheddar anymore. Out of the 39 Vermont cheese making members of the Vermont Cheese Council, only 6 make cheddar. The rest make a wide, wide range of cheeses fashioned after traditional European types or invented by the cheesemakers themselves. All sorts of animals are represented, too—sheep, goats, even water buffaloes share billing with those famous cows.

What does Vermont taste like? Clean air. Rich earth. Snow. Bright green fields and yellow dandelions. Vermillion leaves. Wood smoke. Can you taste these ingredients in the cheese we produce?

Perishables

To ensure that your perishable items reach you in great condition, our policy is to get them to you as quickly as we can. Therefore, depending on where you are located, these items may need to be shipped UPS Overnight or UPS Second Day Air during hot summer and very cold winter months. In New England, UPS Ground is often overnight which negates the need for choosing UPS Overnight shipping in our shopping cart. We will contact you directly if there are questions or issues.

As an added bonus, we pack your baked good very carefully with extra insulation and cold packs to guarantee that your purchase arrives fresh and safe!