Specialty Cheeses

Steve and Veronica Baetje started Baetje Farms in 2006. After a back injury deterred Steve from continuing his construction job, the Mennonite couple chose to venture into cheesemaking since they already owned a few goats. They moved to Bloomsdale, MO, just South of St. Louis along the Mississippi River. After taking classes from both the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese and...

Steve and Veronica Baetje started Baetje Farms in 2006. After a back injury deterred Steve from continuing his construction job, the Mennonite couple chose to venture into cheesemaking since they already owned a few goats. They moved to Bloomsdale, MO, just South of St. Louis along the Mississippi River. After taking classes from both the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese and...

Steve and Veronica Baetje started Baetje Farms in 2006. After a back injury deterred Steve from continuing his construction job, the Mennonite couple chose to venture into cheesemaking since they already owned a few goats. They moved to Bloomsdale, MO, just South of St. Louis along the Mississippi River. After taking classes from both the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese and...

Steve and Veronica Baetje started Baetje Farms in 2006. After a back injury deterred Steve from continuing his construction job, the Mennonite couple chose to venture into cheesemaking since they already owned a few goats. They moved to Bloomsdale, MO, just South of St. Louis along the Mississippi River. After taking classes from both the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese and...

Toma del Nonno translates to ‘grandad’s cheese’ and honors Pietro Sepertino who founded the company with his wife Genia in the 1930s. This cheese is made with pasteurized cow’s milk to which cream is added to create a smooth silky texture, much like a very young Fontina. The flavors are clean, with simple lemon and buttery notes. It’s the perfect table cheese, and also...

Piemonte gains its gastronomic fame for its truffles, hazelnuts (home of Nutella), and most importantly wine (Barolo and Barbaresco). Piemonte is often referred to as the Burgundy of Italy because of its many small family wineries, but it is also home to a variety of traditional cheeses and small family dairies. And on the cheese side, most interestingly Piemonte is one of the few...

This clothbound Red Leicester cheese is produced by Long Clawson Dairy in Leicestershire, England.  True to its name, its paste has a vibrant hue indicative of added annatto seed. Made with pasteurized cow’s milk, its texture is flaky and friable. Wrapping the wheels in muslin cloth allows air exchange during aging, contributing to its delicate consistency. Its flavors are...

The first organic dairy in Greece, Kourellas is a family business that believes in sustainable practices and animal welfare. These cheeses are made using authentic Greek recipes, and are all USDA certified organic. Made with cow, goat, and sheep’s milk, this firm cheese holds its shape when grilling or frying. Try serving with mint and a drizzle of honey.

The first organic dairy in Greece, Kourellas is a family business that believes in sustainable practices and animal welfare. These cheeses are made using authentic Greek recipes and are all USDA certified organic.

The first organic dairy in Greece, Kourellas is a family business that believes in sustainable practices and animal welfare. These cheeses are made using authentic Greek recipes, and are all USDA certified organic. Made with sheep and goat’s milk, the fetas are aged in wooden barrel and brine for a minimum of 2 months. Its delicious when paired with watermelon and arugula.