Farmhouse cheese is perhaps the most authentic cheese the Netherlands has to offer. Made from raw milk, straight from the farm, following centuries-old traditions. But where do you buy it? And what should you watch out for when you order farmhouse cheese online? We’ll tell you everything you need to know.
What makes farmhouse cheese special?
Farmhouse cheese sets itself apart from factory cheese because it’s made from unpasteurized (raw) milk, straight after milking. This gives the cheese its characteristic, full-bodied flavor. The milk comes from the same farm where the cheese is made, creating a direct connection between the soil, the grass, the cow and ultimately your cheese.
The cheese is also made and turned by hand, which means every piece is slightly different. That’s not a flaw, that’s craftsmanship. Want to know more about the production process? Check out our page on what is farmhouse cheese.
Ordering farmhouse cheese: what to look for
Not every webshop selling “farmhouse cheese” is actually selling the real thing. Keep an eye out for these points:
- Raw milk: genuine farmhouse cheese is always made from unpasteurized milk. This will be stated on the packaging or product page.
- Refrigerated shipping: cheese needs a consistently cool temperature. Make sure the webshop takes this seriously.
- Freshly cut: farmhouse cheese that’s been sitting in plastic for weeks loses its character. Choose a shop that cuts to order.
- Age of the cheese: young, semi-mature, aged and extra-aged are very different cheeses. Know what you’re looking for.
Which farmhouse cheese suits you?
Farmhouse cheese comes in different stages of aging, each with its own flavor profile:
- Young: soft, creamy and mild. Great for people who aren’t used to pronounced cheeses. Our Young Farmhouse Cheese is perfect for this.
- Semi-mature: a bit more character, still very approachable. The Semi-Mature Farmhouse Cheese sits right between young and mature.
- Mature: firmer in texture, more flavor. Our Mature Farmhouse Cheese is a classic that almost everyone loves.
- Aged and extra-aged: intense, crystalline and pronounced. The Aged Farmhouse Cheese and Extra-Aged Farmhouse Cheese are for the true cheese lover.
Not sure which one to go for? Start with a combination, or try a cheese subscription where we put together a selection for you every month.
Order farmhouse cheese online from Cheese In A Box
At Cheese In A Box, we cut farmhouse cheese freshly to order. No vacuum-sealed packaging that’s been sitting on the shelf for weeks, just a piece cut the same day and delivered to you chilled. You can taste the difference.
Just want to order some great cheese without overthinking it? Our farmhouse cheeses are the perfect starting point. Pure, honest and straight from the farm.
Want to try some for yourself?
At Cheese In A Box, we carry these farmhouse cheeses, freshly cut and ready to order:
Or let us surprise you with our cheese subscription.