CHEESEMAKERS in Cleveland

[kaneel]

Has anyone been there for a tour?/

I can't believe they had a cheesemakers all these years maybe about an hour drive from me and i didn't even know it.

Thanks fifi for the information on the other thread.

[fifi]

Just for information . . . I first became aware of Cheesemakers when I attended the first Spec's Cheese Tasting in 2004. They had a set up right at the entrance, complete with goats. Since previous links to their site may not work, here is the latest.

As you can see, their products are now pretty widely available. Well, at least some are. I am addicted to their Jaimito brand Queso Quesadilla and don't always find it in the usual places. I think Spec's carries the most complete line. While I certainly haven't sampled everything, those that I have tried are really good.

I haven't made it for the tour yet, but I intend to. Nice folks.

[Dana]

This sounds like a great place for a field trip!!!

[greensNbeans]

there are cheesemakers in the houston area than most people think - we use one that provides us with some really good stuff ... but not so legal by USDA terms

[kaneel]

Thanks for the information fifi!!

I wonder if there needs to be a certain amount of people in order to take the tour

It would be great field trip!!!

I never knew of any cheesemakers in houston.

This is why i love EGullet

[LDLee]

there are cheesemakers in the houston area than most people think - we use one that provides us with some really good stuff ... but not so legal by USDA terms

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My wife is one of those, but not on commercial terms. She started making cheese three years ago. Her chevre and ricotta are amazing, much better than anything you can find in a store. Fresh ingredients really help. It took a while, but we found several sources for fresh unpasteurized goats milk.

You can find fresh goat cheese at the farmers markets at T'afia and Onion Creek. I am not sure about the one on Richmond.

According to the Cheesemakers website, tours are $6. Call 1-936-537-3570

to schedule an appointment.

Lindsey