Our Cheeses

By definition, Artisan Cheese is manufactured by hand using the traditional craftsmanship of skilled cheese makers.




This is the way we treat our cheese at Calico Farmstead, giving each batch special attention to get the best final product.








In our workroom we make the cheese in small batches, this gives us cheese that is more complex in taste and variety. Some are ripened and some are fresh with mild flavors.








Our artisan cheeses are also known as farmstead cheeses, made with milk from our own herd of cows.






Camembert: Mold ripened cheese.

Cheddar Chunks: Mild cheese, not pressed or aged.

Farmer's Cheese: A mild table cheese similar in taste to cottage cheese. Good on your favorite fresh fruit or vegetable, or as a casserole topping.

Feta:     This cheese has a mild, salty flavor.

Cultured butter:  Made from pasteurized cream with culture.
We allow it to clabber before churning like grandmother used to.

Fromage Blanc Spreads (French Cream Cheese)

*Pineapple and Roasted Pecans

Good with Graham crackers and with roasted sweet potato.

*Jalapeño

Made with pickled Jalapeño peppers.Good on baked potatoes instead of sour cream.

*Roasted Sweet Red Pepper and Garlic

Good with raw vegetables or on a bagel.

*Ranch

Good on crackers and on baked potatoes


Mexican Cheeses

*Queso Fresco

Fresh white cheese, use on any Mexican dish or salad

*Ricotta (Requesón)

Made from whey and whole milk, great for lasagna