Bauman’s Smoke
Pasteurized sheep milk
Monforte Dairy (artisan)

Ruth Klahsen of Monforte Dairy is one of Ontario’s pioneering sheep milk cheese makers, applying her chef’s skills to the creation of a wide range of unique and beautiful cheeses. Bauman’s Smoke is a small, dense, almost chewy disc of tart fresh curds, smoked naturally over maple wood in a Mennonite smoke house. Pronounced “fireside” aromas and flavours make this a perfect cheese for topping charbroiled burgers, or for melting over a smoked turkey sandwich.

Black Sheep
Pasteurized sheep milk
Monforte Dairy (artisan)

Black Sheep is a clever name for a fresh white sheep milk cheese clad in a dark ashy coat. This pyramid-shaped creation of cheese maker Ruth Klahsen evokes France’s strikingly formed cinder coated chèvres. Moist and melting in the mouth, Black Sheep is gentle, with notes of citrus and herbs.

Comfort Cream
Pasteurized cow milk
Upper Canada Cheese (artisan)

A rare herd of Guernsey cows contribute their milk to the production of this full fat bloomy rind cheese. Comfort Cream has gentle mushroom aromas that move toward truffle when the cheese is ripe. The deeply coloured paste is dense and rich, coating the mouth with tangy buttery flavours. Comfort Cream is a tasty local contribution to the cheese board, and an indulgent party season treat when baked in flaky pastry and served warm.

Niagara Gold
Pasteurized cow milk
Upper Canada Cheese (artisan)

Supple and deeply coloured, Niagara Gold is a Trappist-style cheese made from the extremely rich milk of Guernsey cows. Enjoy its buttery, earthy flavours with fall fruits, nuts, and whole-grain bread.