Organic Cheese

About Our Products

Our Farmstead Cheese is made from milk produced on our farm and supplemented with organic milk delivered daily from Mesman Farm here in Skagit County.  The milk from these two herds is produced with care and attention given to ensure the purity, quality, and flavor of the milk as well as humane treatment of the animals.  As Artisan, Specialty Cheesemakers our cheese is hand-crafted, with limited production in small batches and detailed attention to quality-conscious traditional cheesemaking methods. Our cheese is ripened naturally, with emphasis on development of characteristic flavor and texture, not using any shortcuts or techniques to increase shelf life at the expense of quality. Our dairy products are all made from organic whole milk, just as it comes from the cows.

Fresh Cheeses

Our fresh cheeses are sold immediately after manufacture. They are available in Mama wheels (about 2 lbs), Baby wheels (about 1 lb), and in smaller cuts.

All of these cheeses are perishable, short shelf life cheeses.

Ladysmith

Designed and invented by Roger Wechsler in January of 2009. Its light flavor is unmatched by any other cheese. Fresh, soft cow milk cheese. Smooth, mellow, moist, slightly acidic. 1st Place Award by the American Cheese Society in the Fresh Unripened Cow Milk Cheese Category.

Ladysmtih with Chive

Fresh, with the prominent flavor of fresh chives. An American Cheese Society award winner.

Ladysmith with Arugala

Fresh subtle flavor, lightly peppery flavor from the arugula. Calendula flower petals, added seasonally make it a most attractive cheese on the cheeseboard.

Aged Ladysmith

When we age our Ladysmith after a few weeks it develops a wonderful creamy texture inside a golden edible rind. Melts well; pairs nicely with almost anything you can think of. An American Cheese Society award winner. Our Aged Ladysmith holds that soft creaminess best in our Papa wheels (5+ pounds). Also available in mama wheels, a bit less than two pounds and baby wheels less than one pound. These smaller wheels are a bit firmer than the larger ones. When aged for longer, we get our Dry Aged Ladysmith, which is great for slicing or grating.

Queso Fresco

A traditional Latin American style, plain and flavored. It is a little firmer than the Ladysmith.

Queso Seco

This is the aged version of our Queso Fresco.  Nice for slicing or grating.

Queso Jalapeño

Our Queso Fresco with fresh jalapeños.  An American Cheese Society award winner.

Queso Diablo

Spicy! This delectable cheese is filled with Habaneros and Jalapeños.  Did we mention it’s hot?

Mozzarella

Mozzarella is sold in a brine with whey to ensure a texture that is delicate, soft, and moist. Great for salads, and cooking/baking/melting.

Vache

A wonderful cow’s milk spreadable cheese that is so rich with a little tartness. Great with smoked salmon, mixed with any fruit, or on a cracker with pepper jelly. A fantastic substitute for cream cheese with less fat. Use on your English muffin in the morning or hot toast.

Farmer Cheese

Our Farmer Cheese an un-pressed version of our Ladysmith. A little like a moist cottage cheese, available in 9 oz. retail or larger food service sizes.

Feta

Feta is a traditional Greek sheep or goat cheese; ours is made with our cow’s milk. It is flavorful, salty, and slices and crumbles nicely. Feta is available vacuum packed in retail sizes and 5 lb. bulk packs. It can be held fine for several months.

Aged Cheeses

We age cheese anywhere from 2 months to 10 years and more!

Gouda

Our Goudas are ready in about 2 months, but we can age them for ten years or more. Vacuum sealed, they will keep indefinitely.

Natural Rind Gouda

Natural Rind Gouda is air dried, develops a hard, edible rind, a denser texture, and wonderful rich flavor. It is not wrapped in plastic and is aged from 2 up to about 6 months.

Flavored Goudas

Available in Cumin, Caraway, Nettle, Chili-Chive-Onion, Herb (parsley, chives, garlic)

Cheddar

Cheddar is ready in 2 or 3 months, and ages well, just as long as the Goudas. Available in mild, medium, sharp, and extra sharp. Like the Gouda, the longer it is aged, the stronger and more pronounced the flavor.

Chipotle Cheddar

Made with organic chipotle powder. Smooth, smokey, and mildly spicy.

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Contact Us

Phone: (360) 766-6707

General: cheese@samishbay.com

Orders: orders@samishbay.com

Online orders: www.samishbay.com/store