Reading local

Reading localFarms for City Kids Foundation is a program that brings students from nearby cities, most of whom have never had the chance to travel, up to the farm in southwestern Vermont to spend time helping with farm chores while learning. The farm also produces cheese which helps support the foundation. Cheesemaker, Jeremy Stephenson crafts Reading in a raclette style, so it also is an excellent melting cheese. The flavors cheese are buttery and nutty, and the

with a pillowy softness that is light and fluffy when young and turns fudgy as it ripens

hay-fed raw milk

Like all of Jasper Hill's cheeses

raw milk is turned into their signature block cheddar

refers to pearled wheat

and fiber-free

Cheesemaker Andy Hatch only makes Pleasant Ridge Reserve from milk produced when his cows have been out on pasture

try soaking the polenta overnight in milk

Shelburne Farms Cheddar is available in several ages

Farm/Producer/Importer: Pondini Imports

it is super addictive

Comté has a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) which means the rules of production are strict