Located in Petaluma, California in Sonoma County, our Cader Lane Creamery gives us the space we need to make all the Mt. Tam, Devil’s Gulch, Chimney Rock, St. Pat, Pierce Point, Wagon Wheel (shown here), Hop Along, and fresh cheese our fans want.

Who owns Cowgirl Creamery?

Emmi AG
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Swiss dairy products company Emmi acquired Cowgirl Creamery in 2016, providing an infusion of capital and operational support that helped the company expand production in Petaluma in 2017 and bring on new top leadership in training in 2019.

Is Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam brie?

An Organic American Original, our most popular and best-selling cheese has all the lusciousness you expect from a triple cream, with a unique core that upholds its texture. Think of it as Brie’s quirky Californian cousin.

Is Cowgirl Creamery gluten free?

All of their meats are gluten free, and they will happily make you a G-Free sandwich with Mariposa Baking Co. The folks at Cowgirl have added a G-Free Snack pack – Mary’s Gluten Free Crackers + Cowgirl Creamery cheeses – to their dairy case.

Does Cowgirl Creamery deliver?

All orders will ship within the selected week for delivery on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Please note the selected ship date is an estimated ship date. You’ll be emailed the FedEx tracking number of each package. We track all of our shipments throughout the day to confirm timely delivery.

What kind of cheese is Cowgirl Creamery?

Cowgirl makes three major categories of cheese: fresh (creme fraiche, fromage blanc), short-age (creamy cheeses, including Mount Tam, Inverness, Red Hawk, and the seasonals, which make up the bulk of their production), and long-age (Wagon Wheel).

Is Cowgirl Creamery going out of business?

Two of America’s most influential artisan cheesemakers are retiring. Cowgirl Creamery founders Peggy Smith and Sue Conley said Thursday they will step away from the business that they began 24 years ago.

When was Cowgirl Creamery founded?

1997, Point Reyes Station, CA
Cowgirl Creamery/Founded

Do you eat the rind of Mt Tam cheese?

Mt Tam is a creamy but firm cheese with a bloomy rind. The cheese melts in your mouth and has a buttery, but earthy (mushroom) flavor. I love to eat it with simple crackers and a glass of bubbly or wine with minerality.

Is Cowgirl Creamery grass fed?

All of the dairies used by Cowgirl Creamery are certified organic, and all have nutritionists to make sure that the cows are getting the nutrients that they need with zero drugs. At Straus and Bivalve, the feed includes grass, hay, corn (in dry months), and silage (pickled alfalfa).

How long does Mt Tam last?

Whether you get the cheese from our online shop or from an actual store, we recommend you enjoy it within a week (for Soft-Ripened like Mt Tam) or two (like our Wagon Wheel or Hop Along). Remember to store the cheese in the fridge as soon as you get it home to ensure the highest quality.

Can you eat Mt Tam rind?

I can only think of one thing, the MT TAM from Cowgirl Creamery. This lush heavy butter fat cheese has a soft and very edible rind, slightly oozy in the center and will make you leap like a lord.