Murray's Cheese Blog

When it comes to award-winning artisanal cheese made with local milk, Meadow Creek is one of the country’s experts. Nestled in the mountains of southwest Virginia, this family-run farm and dairy is familiar with the hands-on, sustainable operation of turning the milk from their own farm into renowned cheeses like Grayson and Mountaineer. We sat down with Kat Feete, one of the owners and General Manager of Meadow Creek, to take a look at how the current circumstances have affected the farm’s operations and how they’ve risen to the challenges of producing cheese during unprecedented times.

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As we celebrate American cheese makers across the country, we’re putting a spotlight on Capriole, a goat cheese powerhouse that’s been producing award-winning cheeses under the leadership of famed cheese maker and Capriole founder Judy Schad since the 1980s. Murray’s Chief Strategy Officer Elizabeth Chubbuck sat down with Judy to talk classic American artisanal cheeses, the challenges being overcome by Capriole, and the future of cheesemaking during the current climate.

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By Eric Schaum, Murray’s Marketing + Customer Experience

Summer’s here, and it’s one of the hottest times to enjoy cheese. The heat brings a host of challenges to cheese-lovers, from transportation to storage. Still, it’s not like we’re going to just wait for the colder months before we can enjoy our favorite food again! I’ve worked in Murray’s Cheese for three years in various roles, and I’m breaking down some of the most common questions people ask about enjoying cheese during the warm weather. 

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We sat down with Sheila Flanagan, co-founder of Nettle Meadow Farm & Animal Sanctuary, to get the inside scoop on why this Adirondacks cheesemaking destination stands out from the rest.

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Sharing food is our favorite way to connect with friends, family, and fellow cheese lovers. Because the world of food is rich, diverse, and filled with a variety of palates, places, cultures, and people, we’re doing regular roundups of Foodies to Follow in order to elevate the talented people who post inspiring recipes, delicious dishes and mouth-watering content that we think everyone should see!

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