With 43 international awards in cheese making since 2002, we’ve found ourselves in great company. From the World Cheese Awards to Canada’s own Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – we’ve been making a name for ourselves across the globe.
We may have become known internationally, but our approach remains as homey as ever: the Comox Valley produces the best cheese on earth. But, you don’t have to take our word for it.
Boerenkaas
Pleasing to crowds and international judges alike, our Dutch ‘Farmer’s Cheese,’ is sweet and nutty, with a tangy finish. Best used for epic cheese pulls, delicious omelettes, and proper salads.
One reviewer states, “Dear Natural Pastures: I have never written a cheese fan letter before but… I tried a piece and nearly swooned… you are a cheese artist.”
We’re blushing.
Winner of national and international awards, if you haven’t tried Boerenkaas – you must. It may become your dinner party dazzler.
Awards:
🏆 2013 British Empire Cheese Competition, Second Place, Class 2 Firm Cheese
🏆 2004 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, Category Finalist, Firm Cheese
🏆 2004 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Third Place
🏆 2002 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, Category Winner, Semi-Soft Cheese
Smoked Boerenkaas
Many smoked cheeses are not actually smoked. Instead, smoke particulates are added to the cheese to give it a smoke-like flavour. That’s a process we weren’t interested in replicating. To make it right, we started by collaborating with neighbours Smoken Bones Cookshack, collected some local hardwood and mastered the process. According to the judges at the 2011 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, our natural approach was exactly right. Since then we’ve moved our cheese smoking in-house and are loving the results.
Awards:
🏆 2014 Canadian Cheese Awards, Category Finalist, Smoked Cheese
🏆 2014 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, Category Winner, Best B.C. Cheese
🏆 2011 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, Category Winner, Flavoured Cheese (with Added Non‐Particulate Flavouring)
Aged Farmhouse
Our Boerenkaas, when aged, transforms into our sublime Aged Farmhouse. A taste of Comox Valley, its rich, bold flavour leaves a lingering sweetness on the tongue.
Awards:
🏆 2009 Pacific National Exhibition Cheese Competition, Overall Champion Cheese & Winner of Hard Cheese Category
Garlic & Chives Verdelait
What makes a World Championship Silver Medalist verdelait? We start with a combination of Cheddar, Dutch Gouda and Swiss Raclette. The flavour is further enhanced by garlic and shaved herbs. Our verdelait is semi-firm, creamy, and fantastic baked in eggy hors d’oeuvres like a quiche or frittatta. A champion melter, our verdelait transforms good dishes to sublime.
Awards:
🏆 2008 World Championship Silver Medal
With all of this attention, we prefer to stick to what we know: producing some of the best artisan cheese on the planet. Luckily, you can find our cheeses at a grocery store near you.