Sometimes things just don’t go the way you planned! That’s why we have a technical advisor on our staff to answer questions. (Jim Wallace can always be reached at jim@cheesemaking.com.) Most of the time, folks don’t take pictures of the cheeses that got away, for obvious reasons. But, recently I was doing Paulette Walker’s interview and, along with photos of her fabulous cheeses, she sent
Coreen Beaulieu in North Monmouth, Maine
I live with my husband Bill in North Monmouth. Bill is a retired firefighter and I work as a frontline supervisor for L.L.Bean in Freeport at the Order Fulfillment Center. The best part about where we live is that we are close to the coast as well as inland activities. We have two grown daughters – Darcey and Moe and 11-year-old twin granddaughters – Zoey
Cheesemakers Sharing About the Pandemic – A Series/4
Many of you have given us blog interviews in the last 10 years (since we started this blog) and many of you will be interviewed in the future (when we hear from you). We reached out to a few of our interviewees (randomly) to ask if they would share their experiences during this pandemic. We thought it would be best to ask folks we have
John Miller of Winterplace Farm in Leeds, Maine
I first interviewed John in 2010 when his farm (The Farmstead at Mine Brook) was located in Charlemont, MA, a “stone’s throw” away from our shop in Ashfield . We have since moved to South Deerfield and he has moved to Maine, but we have kept in touch through the years. The last two summers, we have been able to catch up at the Big
Tina Tilley in Newburgh, Maine
Tina Tilley Tina was a contestant in our 35th Anniversary Essay Contest last year. After you’ve read her essay (below) you will see why we wanted an update on her busy life. Many folks wish they could leave the big city and start a simpler life in a small, rural town, but few actually do it. It takes a lot of courage and determination. Tina
Shawn Saindon in Portland, Maine
Shawn Saindon Shawn Saindon is one of those people who manages to accomplish more with his life than seems possible. He works a full time job, goes to college, apprentices at a cheese company and makes music (he’s a singer-songwriter). He is well on the whey to achieving his goal – of being a professional cheese maker with his own business. We first heard from