Beemster Chef Series: Chris Holland
Flavor comes first. I’m not snobby. If it’s awesome I put it on the menu.
Flavor comes first. I’m not snobby. If it’s awesome I put it on the menu.
Chocolate or cheese? Why settle for one or the other when the sweet-salty combo come together to change the dessert game?
In case you’re thinking “what in the world is pumpkin spice cheese?” (and you may be thinking that exactly), let us explain…
“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.”
Why do we bother with all of these exacting practices? Because it's the right way to do things. Because we're committed to making the best possible cheese.
"Nothing brought me the satisfaction that cooking did,” Smith says. “I knew if I didn’t try it I would regret it.”
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World Champion 2026! PDO North Holland Gouda, winner of the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest Gold. World Cheese Awards 2025 Super Gold winner. Aged 12 months. Firm texture with some crystallization and a rich and regal flavor.
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