Seasonal Cheeses
Spring at Cowgirl Creamery means saying “hello” to ST PAT and “farewell” to our winter cheese. Mother Nature plays a big part in determining our seasonal Spring cheese.  Winter brings lots of rain in Point Reyes, which nourishes the stinging nettles that define the local creek beds.  The prickly leaves are wrapped around the soft ST PAT rinds when they come out of the brine, leaving space for the fluffy white mold to grow between the leaves. The first batch of ST PAT for the season will be available in our shops and online on March 17^th.

 

Safekeeping Your Cheese
We are often asked about the best way to store your cheese.  Wrapping the cheese in paper is rule #1 but then what?  Our cheesemongers put their heads together and came up with a design for a cheese safe that would fit easily into the refrigerator.  We then turned to our friends at Texas Basket and they have crafted the perfect Cheese Safe with a convenient sliding top and the image of a curious mouse branded on top.  We will send the Cheese Safe to you along with ten sheets of cheese paper and some tips on caring for cheese. Click here to order

New Petaluma Creamery Opens
In late February, Cowgirl Creamery proudly began making cheese in a beautiful creamery along the banks of the Petaluma River and the first few batches of MT TAM look lovely. Thanks to all of the brilliant and tireless folks that helped to make it happen.

California Artisan Cheese Guild
Cheesemaking is a solitary pursuit so there are few opportunities for cheesemakers to know each other.  In the spirit of the Renaissance craft guilds, cheese makers in most regions in the United States have created collaborative networks for the purpose of exchanging knowledge and information.  There is the Maine Cheese Guild, the Southern Cheesemakers Guild and the Oregon Cheese Guild, just to name a few.  Last year, our state’s cheesemakers officially launched the California Artisan Cheese Guild.  You can learn  more about the Guild by visiting their website. 

The Guild is sponsoring two events in March that promise to be fun and educational, too.:

• California Artisan Cheese Guild Dinner at Nick's Cove – Thursday, March 6^th

• California’s Artisan Cheese Festival in Petaluma – March 7 ^th  thru 10 ^th

California Artisan Cheese Guild Dinner
^{March 6th} 
Dinner at Nick's Cove - Marshall, California

Here’s the perfect opportunity to meet some cheesemakers from California’s Artisan Cheese Guild and enjoy a special dinner on the shores of Tomales Bay.  Nick’s Cove Restaurant and Cottages, located in the tiny town of Marshall, CA, is hosting a 4 course Cheesemaker Dinner with cheesemakers Mariano Gonzalez/Fiscalini Cheese and Ryan Trail/Mt. Townsend Creamery. 

For details and reservations, visit Nick's Cove's website or call 415.663.1033.

Artisan Cheese Festival
^{March 7th thru 10th} 
Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma

The Artisan Cheese Festival returns to Petaluma in just a few weeks.  Learn how to taste, buy, serve and enjoy the cheeses from our local cheesemakers.  For further details, visit the website.
 

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Cheese Library

Eric tests the equipment



Maureen makes final inspection
 

Our first milk delivery from Straus Family Creamery
arrives at our new Creamery in Petaluma