2008 Cheese
Competition Winners
Amateur Division
|
Unflavored Soft Cheese |
|
| 1. Neshaminy Acres Fromage Blanc | Maxine Plummer |
| 2. Almadeluna Dairy | Ellen Ochoa |
| 3. Plain Chevre | MV Cheesery |
| Flavored Soft Cheese | |
| 1. Neshaminy Acres Herb Fromage Blanc | Maxine Plummer |
| 2. Neshaminy Acres Sweet Pepper Fromage Blanc | Maxine Plummer |
| 3. Almadeluna Fresh Dill | Ellen Ochoa |
| Unflavored Surface Mold Rind Cheese | |
| 1. Crottin | Richard Grossman |
| 2. Furnaillou Blue | Erika Scharfen |
| Unflavored Fresh Mozarella | |
| 1. Fresh Mozarellea | Elisabeth Mabie |
| Flavored Fresh Mozarella | |
| 1. Old McGoesers Smoked Jalapeno | Donna Goeser |
| Unflavored Feta | |
| 1. Unflavored Feta | Ellen Chanterelle |
| 2. York Feta | Cynthia Wilson |
| 2. MV Cheesery Shredded Feta | Joseph Crosby |
| 3. Hilltop Feta | Karen Von Dollen |
| Flavored Feta | |
| 1. York Feta Tomato Basil Garlic | Cynthia Wilson |
| 2. My Big Fat Greek Cheese | Karen Von Dollen |
| 3. Feta Spinach Dip | Cindy Russell |
| Unflavored Semi-Soft Cheese | |
| 1. Capri Crumbles | Karen Von Dollen |
| Flavored Semi-Soft Cheese | |
| 1. Festival of Flowers | Richard Grossman |
| Unflavored Hard Cheese | |
| 1. MV Cheesery Gouda | Joseph Crosby |
| 2. | Laurie Carlson |
| 3. | Laurie Carlson |
| 3. Brick | Richard Grossman |
| Salted Butter | |
| 1. | Jodi Blackwell |
| Unflavored Yogurt | |
| 1. Yogurt Acropolis | Karen Von Dollen |
| Flavored Yogurt | |
| 1. Yogurt Aloha | Karen Von Dollen |
| Unflavored Fermented Milk | |
| 1. Villa Piima | Laurie Smith |
| Confections | |
| 1. Thistlecroft Ambrosia | Kris Lewis |
| 2. Lucky Penny Farm Cajeta | Lucky Penny Farm |
| 3. Choco Chevre Ganache Rummy Cranberries | Ellen Chanterelle |
Best in Show -
Amateur Division
Neshaminy Acres Herb Fromage Blanc
Maxine Plummer
Reserve Best in
Show - Amateur Division
Neshaminy Acres Fromage Blanc
Maxine Plummer
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The Products Committee wants to
thank ALL of the entrants in the 2008 Cheese Competition.
Amateur entrants included:
AlmadeLuna,
Ellen Ochoa
Antiquity, Richard Grossman
Chanterelle Farm, Megan Horowitz
Chevre Noir, Erika Scharfen
Fairview Farm, Laurie Carlson
Golden, Jodi Blackwell
Hidden Pastures, Cindy Russell
Karen's Hilltop, Karen Von Dollen
Lover's Retreat, Cynthia Wilson
Lucky Penny, Abbe Turner
Mabie's Farm, Elixabeth Mabie
Mountain View, Joseph Crosby
Neshaminy Acres, Maxine Plummer
Old Mcgoeser, Donna Goeser
Pennyroyal Nubians, Ellen Chanterelle
Quail Run, Scott Catino
Red Rose, Laurie Smith
Rolling Hills, Anna Sakoi
Thistlecroft, Kris Lewis
Hope to see you all back in 2009!
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Commercial
Division
| Unflavored Soft Cheese | ||
| 1. Geiss | Jay Sommer | |
| 2. Dairy Aire Chevre | Lois Reichert | http://www.reichertsdairyair.com |
| 3. Chevre | Tina Moller | http://www.natureswayfarmandseafood.com |
| Flavored Soft Cheese | ||
| 1. Coeur de la Creme Garlic & Chive | Veronica Baetje | |
| 2. Herb de Provence | Tina Moller | http://www.natureswayfarmandseafood.com |
| 3. Chevre in Olive Oil | Caitlyn Owen Hunter | http://www.appletoncreamery.com |
| Unflavored Surface Mold Ripened Cheese | ||
| 1. Sainte Geneviere | Veronica Baetje | |
| 2. Redwood Hill Farm Camellia | Jennifer Bice | http://www.redwoodhill.com |
| 3. Rivers Edge Siltcoos | Patricia Morford | http://threeringfarm.com |
| Flavored Surface Mold Ripened Cheese | ||
| 1. Rivers Edge Sunset Bay | Patricia Morford | http://threeringfarm.com |
| 2. Bloomsdale | Veronica Baetje | |
| 3. Rivers Edge Yaquina Bay Rave | Patricia Morford | http://threeringfarm.com |
| Unflavored Blue Veined Cheese | ||
| 1. Black and Blue | Firefly Farms | http://www.fireflyfarms.com |
| Unflavored Mozarella | ||
| 1. Flavored Mozarella | Red Rock Specialty Cheese | http://www.redrockcheese.com |
| 2. Mozarella | Tina Moller | http://www.natureswayfarmandseafood.com |
| Unflavored Feta | ||
| 1. Black Mesa Ranch Fresh Feta | David Heininger | http://www.blackmesaranchonline.com |
| 2. Dairy Aire Classic Feta | Lois Reichert | http://www.reichertsdairyair.com |
| 3. Redwood Hills Raw Feta | Jennifer Bice | http://www.redwoodhill.com |
| Flavored Feta | ||
| 1. Dairy Aire Basil Feta | Lois Reichert | http://www.reichertsdairyair.com |
| 2. Split Creek Marinated Feta | Evin J. Evans | http://www.splitcreek.com |
| 3. Bonnie Blue Farm Hickory Smoked Feta | Gayle Tanner | http://www.bonniebluefarm.com |
| Unflavored Pasta Filata Type | ||
| 1. Black Mesa Ranch Boule | David Heininger | http://www.blackmesaranchonline.com |
| Unflavored Washed Rind Cheese | ||
| 1. Haystack Mountain Red Cloud | Maureen Reagan | http://www.haystackgoatcheese.com |
| 2. St. Bridget | Caitlyn Owen Hunter | http://www.appletoncreamery.com |
| 3. Cabra LaMancha | Firefly Farms | http://www.fireflyfarms.com |
| Flavored Washed Rind Cheese | ||
| 1. Redwood Hill Gravenstein Gold | Jennifer Bice | http://www.redwoodhill.com |
| Unflavored Semi Soft Cheese | ||
| 1. Bonnie Blue Farm Tanasi Tomme | Gayle Tanner | http://www.bonniebluefarm.com |
| 2. Monterey Jack | Red Rock Specialty Cheese | http://www.redrockcheese.com |
| 3. Cheddar | Red Rock Specialty Cheese | http://www.redrockcheese.com |
| Flavored Semi Soft Cheese | ||
| 1. Mt. Sterling Country Jack Dill | Mt. Sterling | http://www.buygoatcheese.com |
| 2. Mt. Sterling Black Olive & Balsamic Vinegar | Mt. Sterling | http://www.buygoatcheese.com |
| 3. Caraway Gouda | Nancy Knigga | http://www.sycamoreacresfarm.com |
| Unflavored Hard Cheese | ||
| 1. Bonnie Blue Parker | Gayle Tanner | http://www.bonniebluefarm.com |
| 2. Somherset | Jay Sommer | |
| 3. Fraga Farm Goat Cheese | Janice Neilson | http://www.fragafarm.com |
| Flavored Hard Cheese | ||
| 1. Pepper Jack | Eileen Maddox | |
| Unflavored Yogurt | ||
| 1. Redwood Hill Plain Yogurt | Jennifer Bice | http://www.redwoodhill.com |
| Flavored Yogurt | ||
| 1. Redwood Hill Blueberry Yogurt | Jennifer Bice | http://www.redwoodhill.com |
| 2. Split Creek Yogurt | Evin J. Evans | http://www.splitcreek.com |
| Unflavored Fermented Milk | ||
| 1. Redwood Hill Traditional Kefir | Jennifer Bice | http://www.redwoodhill.com |
| Flavored Fermented Milk | ||
| 1. Redwood Hill Blueberry Pomegranate Kefir | Jennifer Bice | http://www.redwoodhill.com |
| Confections | ||
| 1. Belgian Truffles | Kristopher Noiseux | http://www.meadowstonefarm.com |
Best in Show -
Commercial Division
Bonnie Blue Farm Parker
Gayle Tanner
Reserve Best in
Show - Commercial Division
Sainte Genevieve
Veronica Baetje
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The Products
Committee wants to thank ALL of the entrants in the 2008 Cheese Competition.
Commercial entrants included:
Appleton
Creamery, Caitlin Owen Hunter
Baetje Farms LLC, Veronica Baetje
Black Mesa Ranch, David Heininger
Bonnie Blue Farm, Gayle Tanner
Carlisle Farmstead, Tricia Smith
Cherry Glen Farm, Diane Kirsch & Wayne Cullen
Dogwood Farms LLC, Barbara Jenness
Estrella Family, Kelli Estrella
Farmhouse Bakery & Cheese Shop, Jay Sommer
Fern's Edge LLC, Andhi Reyna
Firefly Farms, Matt Cedro/Dan Porter
Fraga Farm Goat Cheese, Janice Neilson
Haystack Mountain, Maureen Reagan
Lake Erie Creamery, Mariann Janosko
Latte Da Dairy, Anne Jones
Mackenzie Creamery, Jean Mackenzie
Meadowstone, Kristopher Noiseux
Mt. Sterling Creamery, Allen O'Brien
Natures Way Farm, Tina Moller
Red Rock Specialty Cheese, Jon Nilson
Redwood Hill, Jennifer Bice
Reichert's Dairy, Lois Reichert
Rivers Edge Chevre, Patricia Morford
Single Creek Cove, Eileen Maddox
Spinning Spider, Christine Owen
Split Creek Farm, Evin J. Evans
Sycamore Acres, Nancy Knigga
Three Graces Dairy, Roberta Ferguson
Hope to see you all back in 2009!
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