10/14/2023 0 Comments Artisan cheese jobs![]() Artisan makers will often look to traditional, non-mechanized methods of milking, molding, and aging cheese, which adds to the time and people power needed to turn out a single wheel. ![]() The American Cheese Society defines artisan cheese as being produced primarily by hand, from the highest-quality ingredients, with as little mechanization as possible. Why, when a block of sharp cheddar can be had at the grocery store for under five dollars, does the same amount go for well over 30 dollars per pound at the independent cheese shop? The answer starts with the human hand. Time, patience, practice, money, and a whole lot of elbow grease are the foundations of every artisan cheese recipe, but what lies at the root of the craft is creativity.Īrtisan cheese differs from commercially produced curds in myriad ways, but the most visible to the consumer may be the cost. But if art is about creating beauty, at the heart of artisan cheesemaking is a desire to create something beautiful and delicious. Sounds like something you’d see on a motivational poster. Written by Culture Staff You can’t have artisan cheese without art… Being barefoot, coaching local youth teams, herb gardening, homesteading, plinking, and fermentation all keep Ben occupied when he finds some free time.Art and Craft: The making of artisan cheese in America culture: the word on cheese | September 18, 2020 Ben helps out in production but is mainly responsible for the daily care/washing of the cheese during the aging process. He returned to Perth County (on the same road he grew up on) towing three young children and seeking a job in the cheese arena. After stints in various Southwestern Ontario cities he spent close to 10 years as a public servant living with his wife and next door to his parents in Elliot Lake. Christine recently joined the Stonetown Cheese team, after 5 years with another local cheese business and is eager to help customers find the best cheese for their needs!īen grew up on a hobby farm near Rostock, On. Bruce County holds an extra special part in her heart, where her family trailer is homebase for summers full of great memories. You can often find her with dirty hands in the garden or relaxing listening to the sounds of the birds. Though a town resident now with her daughters and husband, her country roots hold strong. Marys is where Christine’s love of the country life and cows began. Marys, which has become the young families new home, is how he recharges his batteries on a weekend.īorn and raised on the outskirts of St. Long walks with his two littlest ones through the beautiful town of St. Ramon is responsible for the production, quality control and food safety at Stonetown Artisan Cheese as well as the development of many of the new exciting dairy products.Ĭheese making is his passion and if he is not working in the cheese plant Ramon keeps himself busy by spending time with his wife, 4 children and working in and around their house. He went through an extensive apprenticeship and further education to become a Master cheese maker. Ramon hails from a long family tradition of Swiss cheese makers. Jolanda is the one looking after the flower garden in front of the cheese plant. Jolanda likes spending time with her grandkids, doing pottery, painting, gardening and travel. ![]() Occasionally you see her at the cheese store. Jolanda is working in her home office and is responsible for the books, administration, email inbox, social media, marketing as well as handling the website. ![]() Jolanda grew up on a dairy farm and lived her whole life farming until she and Hans started Stonetown Artisan Cheese. In his spare time he likes to travel and spend time with his grandkids. ![]() Of course he loves everything with cheese. He is also responsible for marketing and sales calls. He is the handyman who fixes almost everything in the cheese plant and helps out with the store, cutting cheese or getting orders ready. He milks the cows in the morning and after breakfast either helps on the farm or the cheese plant wherever he is needed. Hans and Jolanda Weber – Founders and owners of Stonetown Artisan Cheese, and proud dairy farmers!Įven though Hans is the owner of Stonetown Artisan Cheese, he is still a dairy farmer at heart. ![]()
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