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Farmstead Cheeses

By Hillary Davis

Sunday, January 1, 2012

New Hampshire is home to many delicious handmade, farmstead cheeses. Photo by Susan Laughlin.

Farmstead handmade cheeses from New Hampshire's family farms are a wondrous discovery since each handmade batch is unique and different from the next depending on the time of year and what the cows are eating. Try these for a cheese plate worthy of a party. For more information about New Hampshire cheesemakers visit the NH Dairy Promotion.

CHEESEMAKER	CHEESE	DESCRIPTION	GOES WITH	IN A WORD
The Sandwich Creamery Hannah Rd. N. Sandwich 284-6675 Website	Aged cheddar made with raw cow's milk.	Semi-hard with a smooth texture and traditional cheddar finish.	Draught microbrewed beer, red wine, grapes - would make a terrific Welsh rarebit.	Classic
The Robie Farm 25 Rte. 10 Piermont 272-4872 Website	Piermont made with raw cow's milk.	Aged three months to attain a pungent flavor full of character.	Red wine, port, crispy baguette, with a slice of apple pie.	Stunning
Landaff Creamery 546 Mill Brook Rd. Landaff 838-5560 Website	Landaff Cheese made from raw cow's milk.	Based on traditional Welsh recipe. Similar to a Caerphilly- creamy texture with a tangy finish.	Pears, fig jam, bacon - would also make great mac 'n cheese.	Homey
Boggy Meadow Farm 13 Boggy Meadow Ln. Walpole 756-3300 Website	Fiddlehead Tomme made from raw cow's milk with vegetarian rennet.	Recipe based on Alpine cheeses. Silky mouthfeel with full, rich flavor.	Rye bread, Black Forest ham - would make a great fondue.	Nutty
Taylor Brothers Sugarhouse and Creamery 106 Main St. Meriden 469-3182 Website	Cloverland Colby Cheese made with pasteurized cow's milk.	Nice melting cheese, perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches.	Fruit plate, white dessert wines, apple cider - would make a superb picnic and snacking cheese.	Buttery

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