There’s something about fresh cheese that just feels like the coast.
Our cow bocconcini and Fior di Latte are made with local Vancouver Island milk—bright, clean, and beautifully balanced—shaped by the coastal “island terroir” we’re proud to call home. The result is that signature fresh-cheese magic: soft, milky, gently tangy, and impossibly versatile.
Bocconcini are those little “bite-sized” balls of joy—tender, delicate, and perfect for snacking, salads, skewers, and quick weeknight dinners.
Fior di Latte (meaning “flower of milk”) is mozzarella at its purest: silky, creamy, and mild—made to melt, stretch, and elevate everything from pizza night to pasta.
Whether you’re building a cheese board, making a cozy baked dish, or keeping it simple with olive oil and sea salt, these two are your fridge’s best friends.
Recipe 1: 10-minute Bocconcini Summer(ish) Salad
What you need
- Bocconcini (drained)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Cucumber (sliced)
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil
- A splash of balsamic or red wine vinegar
- Salt + pepper
How to make it
- Toss tomatoes + cucumber with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Add bocconcini and gently fold through.
- Finish with lots of torn basil (and an extra drizzle of olive oil).
Optional upgrades: olives, thin red onion, toasted pine nuts, cracked pepper, or a spoon of pesto.
Recipe 2: Crispy Fior di Latte Skillet Pizza (no fuss)
What you need
- Pizza dough (store-bought is totally fine)
- Fior di Latte (torn into pieces)
- Tomato sauce
- Olive oil
- Toppings you love (pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, prosciutto, etc.)
- Basil or arugula to finish
How to make it
- Heat oven to 475°F / 245°C. Put a cast-iron pan in the oven to preheat (careful!).
- Stretch dough roughly to the size of your pan.
- Remove hot pan, drizzle with olive oil, and lay in the dough.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce, add toppings, then scatter torn Fior di Latte over top.
- Bake 10–14 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Finish with basil (or arugula) and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tip: Tear Fior di Latte and blot lightly with paper towel if it’s very moist—helps avoid a soggy center.
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