Christmas with Empire Cheese
When traveling through Trent Hills there is one stop on the map that is a must for every road trip – the Empire Cheese Factory and retail store. It has always been a tradition of mine to stop by and select a grouping of cheeses for my holiday charcuterie boards, but lets be honest, the real tradition is that fresh bag of squeaky curd that never makes it through the drive home.
Established in 1876 and owned by local Dairy Farmers, Empire Cheese creates their award-winning cheeses using traditional methods and techniques developed over 140 years of production. From aged cheddars, to flavoured mozzarellas, Empire Cheese has something for every palette.
Small batch production ensures quality in each hand-crafted block. Famous for their naturally aged products free of additives,
preservatives and created using only Canadian milk and carefully selected ingredients. Empire proudly upholds the tasteful tradition of quality that has been created through generations of cheese makers.
When you visit the shop located in the rolling hills just outside of Campbellford, ON you will find more than just incredible cheese. Their well-stocked shop offers an amazing selection of locally sourced goodies including jams, honey and maple syrup – ingredients perfect for that aforementioned charcuterie board!
This holiday season, make Empire Cheese part of your tradition; a perfect spot to find that delicious hostess gift, tasty gift basket and enough cheese to last through the blur of days between Christmas and New Years!
By Emily Ireland for Empire Cheese Co-op
1120 County Road 8, Campbellford, ON
1-800-461-6480
