Three years ago, Ramini Mozzarella faced a major setback, losing their creamery space and pasture for their prized water buffalo. Audrey Hitchcock has been tirelessly searching for a solution ever since, encountering numerous obstacles along the way. But this month, a beacon of hope emerged. Keith Adams of Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers stepped in to offer Audrey creamery space, enabling her to continue making her beloved fresh mozzarella and stracciatella.
Not all industries foster such a collaborative spirit, but the world of cheesemaking does. In Northern California, this camaraderie was inspired by Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, the cofounders of Cowgirl Creamery. Known for their generous mentorship, Sue and Peggy have always been ready to offer advice to new cheesemakers, helping them perfect their craft and later distributing their cheeses.
So here's a big thank you to Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers for their incredible generosity!
You can support both Wm Cofield Cheesemakers and Ramini Mozzarella by visiting Wm Cofield's location at The Barlow in Sebastopol. Enjoy an outdoor cheese plate, a comforting bowl of tomato soup with grilled cheese, and a glass of wine.
Wm. Cofield crafts an award-winning medium and aged Clothbound Cheddar, a Stilton-inspired blue cheese, and offers fresh cheese curds. While you're there, be sure to pick up Ramini’s fresh mozzarella and stracciatella, along with other fantastic local cheeses.
