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STANFORD
Inspired during a study tour in France our cheese maker developed this magnificent hard cheese and named it after our village. The texture is relatively hard and the taste is mild, slightly sweet, and 'nutty'. Excellent for cooking, melted... |
The Cheesemaking
After the cows are milked, the milk is pumped into bulk tanks and kept at 4 degrees. The milk is pasteurised; meaning it is heated up to 72 degrees for 15 seconds.
In this picture you can see 3000 l of freshly pasteurized Jersey and... |
The Shop
Situated on the beautiful Klein River Farm in the heart of the Klein River valley, you will find a wonderful cheese shop.
All kinds of interesting goodies from gourmet products specially designed for cheese, to gifts and cheese accessories are available... |
The Picnic
Picnic Menu
Opening
18 September 2009
Visitors to the farm can enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the banks of the tranquil Klein River or in the garden.
For children, there is an extensive playground to enjoy and many farm animals to see... |
The Awards
Over the last seven years Klein River Cheeses have won several awards. Local and international recognition has been received for our outstanding cheeses.
2001
Qualite Award of Quality for Gruyere-type cheese
National Dairy Championships 1st prize... |
The Recipes
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Animals
There are hundreds of different types of cheese that can be differentiated both by the type of milk - raw, skimmed or pasteurized, or by the animal - cow, goat, sheep, buffalo, horse or camel. ... |
Goat
Off dry white wines or crisp dry whites are best with goat's cheese. ... |
Penicillin
The blue in blue cheese is NOT melted copper wire, but a harmless penicillin mould. ... |
Mice
Mice actually prefer sweet smellling foods to cheese. A piece of chocolate or peanut butter make more successful bait in a mousetrap. ... |
Queen
For her 1858 wedding, Queen Victoria - a renowned cheese enthusiast - was presented with a giant wheel of Cheddar cheese weighing over 1 000 lbs. ... |
Tooth decay
That eating a piece of cheese after meals can help prevent tooth decay. ... |
Holes
The small holes in cheeses like Emmental is because of a special starter culture that is added. ... |
Dessert wines
Dessert wines and fortified wines stand up well to the rich, distinctively piquant flavour of blue cheese. ... |
Blue Cheese
Wrap blue cheeses all over as mould spores spread readily not only to other cheese but also to anything near. ... |
Sleep
Cheese can help you have a good night's sleep. One of the essential amino acids in cheese - tryptophan - has been shown to reduce stress and induce sleep. ... |
French
The French consume themost cheese - an average of 24.1 kg per head. They are closely followed by the Greeks with 24 kg per head. IDF Bulletin 2000. ... |
Room Temp
To bring out its full flavour, cheese should be served at room temperature. ... |
Beer
Beer and cider are good with most cheeses, particularly mature ones. ... |
Prehistoric
Cheese can not really be said to have been 'invented' - there is evidence that cheese came into being in prehistoric times. ... |
Big Cheese
The term 'Big Cheese' derives from a medieval term of envy for those who could afford to buy expensive whole wheels of cheese. ... |
Nutrients
Cheese is an excellent source of nutrients, containing useful amounts of protein, vitamins and other important minerals. ... |
Keeping Cheese
It is best to keep cheese in the bottom part of your fridge. ... |
Turophile
Turophile is the official term for a cheese lover. ... |
Picnic Time
Picnic Time!
Opening
18 September 2009
Visitors to the farm can enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the banks of the tranquil Klein River or in the garden.
For children, there is an extensive playground to enjoy, many farm animals to see and individually... |
New Cheese
Klein River Cheese is delighted to announce the addition of two new cheeses to our award winning collection.
SIR ROBERT
STANFORD
Inspired during a study tour in France our cheese maker developed this magnificent hard cheese &... |
The Cheese Gazette - 2006
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Taste Magazine - Autumn 2005
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Food Review - August 2004
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Farmers Weekly - October 2003
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Style Magazine - June 2001
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The Shop
Situated on the beautiful Klein River Farm in the heart of the Klein River valley, you will find a wonderful cheese shop.
All kinds of interesting goodies from gourmet products specially designed for cheese, to gifts and cheese accessories are available... |
The Party
The newly renovated Birthday Bungalow is situated in the play park and is the ideal spot for a children's party.
The party goers will have exclusive use of the bungalow, will be able to feed the farm animals and will have use of the play park. ... |
The Picnic Menu
The Picnic Basket – R200 (Serves 2 to 3 persons)
Green salad with Klein River Grana, garlic croutons & honey mustard dressing
Cherry tomato salad with Klein River Feta, olives & basil pesto dressing
Crudités with chickpea hummus
Freshly... |
The Picnic
Picnic Menu
Opening
18 September 2009
Visitors to the farm can enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the banks of the tranquil Klein River or in the garden.
For children, there is an extensive playground to enjoy and many farm animals to see... |
The Cottage
Situated 27 km from Hermanus is the Klein River Cottage / Cheese Shop. At Stanford turn left onto the R326, after +/- 7 km turn left again onto a short gravel road.
The cottage is on the banks of the Klein River with a big, private... |
The Stockists
Klein River Cheeses can be bought at the stores below and of course from The Shop at the Klein River Farm.
Woolworths Stores - Extra Mature Gruyere-type cheese; Standard Gruyere-type cheese - Countrywide
Pick n Pay - ... |
The Cheesemaking
After the cows are milked, the milk is pumped into bulk tanks and kept at 4 degrees. The milk is pasteurised; meaning it is heated up to 72 degrees for 15 seconds.
In this picture you can see 3000 l of freshly pasteurized Jersey and... |
The Cheese
STANFORD
Inspired during a study tour in France our cheese maker developed this magnificent hard cheese and named it after our village. The texture is relatively hard and the taste is mild, slightly sweet, and 'nutty'. Excellent for cooking, melted... |
The Awards
Over the last seven years Klein River Cheeses have won several awards. Local and international recognition has been received for our outstanding cheeses.
2001
Qualite Award of Quality for Gruyere-type cheese
National Dairy Championships 1st prize... |
Welcome to Klein River Cheese
Klein River Cheese is situated in the beautiful Klein river valley, just 7km outside Stanford. (30 km inland from Hermanus & about 90 minutes drive from Cape Town)
It all started in 1995 when Riaan and Shelley Lourens decided to utilize... |
Pea, Mint and Gruyere-type cheese Triangles
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Traditional Fondue
A fondue is a wonderful meal to serve for friends and family - it is delicious and always filled with fun. Ingredients
1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere-type cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Emmental
½ cup shredded Appenzeller / Raclette
2 to... |
Raclette with new potatoes
Now made in South Africa, Raclette melts to a velvety creaminess and warm golden colour.
Melted over hot new potatoes and served with cold meats and red onion pickle, it makes the ideal quick meal. Ingredients
2 red Onions
5ml sugar... |
Gruyere-type cheese Bites
Makes a wonderful party snack, dough can be prepared ahead and then deep fried to serve. Makes 30. Ingredients:
100g flour
2.5ml paprika
2.5ml salt
75g cold butter, diced
200ml water
3 ... |
The Cottage
Situated 27 km from Hermanus is the Klein River Cottage / Cheese Shop. At Stanford turn left onto the R326, after +/- 7 km turn left again onto a short gravel road.
The cottage is on the banks of the Klein River with a big, private... |
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