Holland’s Family Cheese
| Marieke Gouda With Smoked Cumin is an artisan, raw milk farmstead cheese produced by Holland’s Family Cheese in Thorp, Wisconsin, blending traditional Dutch *boerenkaas* methods with American hickory wood cold-smoking. Made from raw whole milk delivered warm via a "pipe-to-vat" system, it utilizes a washed-curd process and includes whole cumin seeds for flavor and preservation. Certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Marieke Penterman leads production. Aged ≥60 days for safety, the cheese exhibits a sweet, smoky, and spicy sensory profile. It has won consistent top awards in major cheese competitions (2023–2025) and is sold as a high-end artisan product. | |
| Country | United States |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Raw |
| Texture Profile | Semi-hard, Supple |
| Flavor Profile | Smoky, Sweet, Spicy, Creamy |
| Wine Pairings | Pinot Noir, Cotes du Rhone |
| Beer Pairings: | Stout, Porter, German Pilsner |
| Food Pairings: | Gourmet Mac & Cheese, Burgers, Fondue, Cheeseboard with dried cherries and toasted cashews |
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