Cheese Making Process

How We Magically Transform Milk

Each of our unique cheeses is handcrafted by our Head Cheesemaker, Paul Sutter, at our cheese factory in Courtenay (a federally inspected CFIA facility).

Read on to find out how young soft cheese matures and why our Cheesemaker has big muscles…

Beaver Meadow Farms: The Farming Roots Behind Natural Pastures Cheese
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 […]
Michael Tchao’s Journey Around Vancouver Island: Water Buffalo, Mozzarella, and a Taste of Place
On Vancouver Island, food has a way of carrying the story of where it comes from. For Michael Tchao, his journey around the Island is not just about travel. It is about meeting the people, seeing the land, and understanding the care and the science, that goes into food before it ever reaches a plate. […]
Amsterdammer: The Summer Cheese That Fights With No One
Inspired by a German-style butter cheese, our Amsterdammer is mild, creamy, and wonderfully approachable. It has a gentle richness and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes it a favourite for young and old. Kids love it because it is mild and creamy. Adults love it because it pairs beautifully with so many foods and drinks. […]