AFFINAGE: TOBASI Tobasi is one of the first cheeses developed at Cricket Creek Farm. A washed-rind cheese inspired by Taleggio, Tobasi is a semi-soft cheese with a custardy texture and an earthy flavor profile; aromas of mushrooms, garlic and peanuts, with sweet and sour cream flavors. Our favorite for grilled cheese sandwiches and macaroni and …
“How cold is too cold for a cow?” is a common question we get here at the farm. With an early February cold-snap sending temperatures well below zero and another current dip, this is a very reasonable question. Cold temperatures, however, are not our biggest concern when evaluating the weather, though it shouldn’t be ignored. …
POTATO TOBASI GRATIN 4 pounds red potatoes, sliced thinly in circles 2 cups Cricket Creek Farm Tobasi*, diced 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) ½ teaspoon salt (to taste) ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Olive oil Scrub and thinly slice the potatoes. Set them aside in a bath of cold …
This past year at Cricket Creek brought lots of new changes. It seems that each year we are evolving in new ways that previously seemed unimaginable or unfeasible. Thinking back over the year I am wowed by all of the improvements and refinements that we have made to our systems. On the farm side, this …
Many folks have been asking what we will do with the bakery after Jamie leaves. We do indeed plan to continue to have a bakery here, although Jamie will be a very hard act for anyone to follow! We do not have a new baker lined up yet to take Jamie’s place, so we will …
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