The true essence of our cheddar-making at Clover Creek lies in perfectly timing the cooking of those delicate curds to release the whey—a technique that’s become second nature during my tenure as head cheesemaker. After I cut the curds (see last time’s post), I need to continue to work more Read more…
Making your own kefir is one of those perfect kitchen projects that lets you serve your family something both delicious and healthy. Think of kefir as yogurt’s tangier, more probiotic-packed cousin – a creamy, fermented drink that’s been nourishing families for generations. A History of Kefir For centuries, families in Read more…
Meet Holly, our Employee of the Month and our herd’s undisputed queen bee (or should we say queen cow?). At 13 years old (a distinguished 62 in cow years!), this magnificent Milking Shorthorn brings the wisdom of a sage and the warmth of a summer day to our pastures. You Read more…
You’ve probably recited “Little Miss Muffet” countless times, but have you ever wondered what curds and whey are? Without curds and whey, we would never have the delicious cheeses you love to share with your family, and it all begins with a special ingredient called rennet. What is Rennet? Rennet Read more…
You know those weekend mornings when everyone’s still in pajamas and the house is quiet except for the coffee brewing? That’s the perfect time to whip up these Maple Cheddar Pecan Scones from Clover Creek Cheese Cellar. You deserve a breakfast that’s as special as those precious family moments. These Read more…
Let me introduce you to another one of the special ladies who help make your milk and cheese possible. Mikaela is our Employee of the Month for February at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar. Her ear tag may read #4, but she’s number one on the cows who take the longest Read more…
Have you ever wondered how a simple glass of milk transforms into the rich, flavorful cheeses you love? Let’s take another peek behind the scenes at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar and explore the fascinating world of cheese cultures. Good Bacteria: Not All Microbes Are Bad During our school tours, we Read more…
A few weeks ago, during one of those cold winter evenings I was looking for something special for dinner. Something that warms you from the inside out. Something that brings your family together around the table. That’s when I came across the recipe for Älplermagronen – the alpine mac and Read more…
Let me introduce you to one of the special ladies who help make your milk and cheese all possible – Belize, our Employee of the Month at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar. You might spot her striking reddish-brown spotted coat catching the morning sun as she grazes on our stored hay Read more…
Have you experienced that peaceful feeling of waking up at dawn, when the world is still quiet and full of promise? That’s how each morning milking for a cheesemaking day begins at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar. Before you’ve even poured your first cup of coffee, Dave is pulling on his Read more…