This is Chuck Krause, owner and operator of Tucumari Mountain Cheese Factory, located 2 1/2 hours east of Albuquerque. Originally from Wisconsin, Chuck is a fourth generation cheese maker who has been perfecting the art of cheese making for over 40 years. We have Chuck (and his partner Art Schaap) to thank for providing us with some of the most delicious cheese on that market that is made here in New Mexico. While they're a small factory, they distribute their feta cheese on a national level - if you haven't tried it yet you should, there's a reason people all over the country are craving it. In 2008, Tucumcari's feta took 2nd place in the Biennial World Champion Cheese Competition!
We're lucky to have such amazing cheeses made in our own state. Chuck's is committed to providing New Mexicans (and beyond) with outstanding cheese made with high quality ingredients. There is a wealth of food being produced in this beautiful state, and we want to connect with and farmers and folks like Chuck as much as we can in order to strengthen our local food communities! Check back in on the first distribution in September for another local grocery bonus item and to learn who produced it and what they do!
We're lucky to have such amazing cheeses made in our own state. Chuck's is committed to providing New Mexicans (and beyond) with outstanding cheese made with high quality ingredients. There is a wealth of food being produced in this beautiful state, and we want to connect with and farmers and folks like Chuck as much as we can in order to strengthen our local food communities! Check back in on the first distribution in September for another local grocery bonus item and to learn who produced it and what they do!