Beemster Chef Series: Chris Holland
Flavor comes first. I’m not snobby. If it’s awesome I put it on the menu.
Beemster Chef Series: Travis Myers
Myers believes that excellent food begins with high quality ingredients, so he is incredibly discerning when it comes to selecting the best. “Whatever I’m looking for, I’m looking for the best in the world,” Myers says.
Beemster Chef Series: Andrea Machuca-Kirkland
At Bruey, Machuca tried Beemster cheese for the first time—Beemster XO with a cup of Intelligentsia coffee. “There were these butterscotch, caramel, and salty flavors from the cheese that melded with cocoa notes from the coffee. It’s crazy how well it all came together.”
Beemster Chef Series: The Team at Brick Store Pub
“It was delicious, like no other cheese I’ve ever tried. That nuttiness, that creaminess! It also has a great sweetness to it, like caramel. Overall, it’s a perfect cheese.”
Beemster Chef Series: Justin Bucenec & Nate Lawrence
What we know is: cooking good food and making people happy, says Justin.
Beemster Chef Series: Julie Cogley
…then I tried Beemster and fell head over heels in love. It was creamy and delicious. I never had anything like it. It was my catalyst for working with cheese more, for falling for cheese.
Beemster Chef Series: Lia Lira
Lia sees a lot of synergy between Beemster and her own cooking philosophy. “Beemster provides everything I want—a really great flavor, a responsible business model. It’s delicious but it’s not divisive.”
Beemster Chef Series: Andrew Smith
"Nothing brought me the satisfaction that cooking did,” Smith says. “I knew if I didn’t try it I would regret it.”
Beemster Chef Series: Justin Brunson
Although Brunson sees himself first as a “meat guy,” he has a special place in his heart for Beemster.
