The operations of Beaver Meadow Farms and Natural Pastures Beef have now come to an end, but their history remains deeply connected to the beginnings of Natural Pastures Cheese Company, the Smith family, and generations of farming in the Comox Valley. Natural Pastures Cheese Company no longer sells beef along side our cheese, in our […]
Vancouver Guardian Article Feb 9, 2026
A Peek Behind the Scenes at Natural Pastures We’re excited to share a recent feature from the Vancouver Guardian that gives a behind-the-scenes look at what we do at Natural Pastures Cheese Company — and more importantly, how we do it as a team. While Anyssa was the one interviewed, the story really belongs to […]
A1 or A2 – what to do? What milk is best for you?
If dairy sometimes leaves you feeling “meh,” it might not be just lactose—another difference people talk about is the type of milk protein called beta-casein. Many cows produce milk with a mix of A1 and A2 beta-casein, while water buffalo milk is naturally A2. In simple terms, A1 can break down into a different peptide […]
Cultured Butter: Old-World Craft, Modern Kitchen Wisdom
Butter is one of the most quietly powerful ingredients in the kitchen. A small amount can completely change a dish—softening acidity, carrying aroma, and adding a sense of comfort that few other foods can replicate. When butter is well made, it doesn’t shout. It simply belongs. The cultured butter we make in the European tradition […]