I’m A Mormon

Last year, Grant was asked to be a part of the “I’m a Mormon” campaign for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

A video crew came out to the farm and spent a day shooting. We loved getting to know them and showing them around.

The spot aired yesterday, and we’re so proud of Grant Kohler, our loving husband, father and grandfather. It showcases our farm and operation well, but more importantly, this spot is a great reminder that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us all individually.

We’d love it if you’d share this message.

 

Dutch Oven Cheddar ‘n Onion Bread (yum!)

Dutch Oven Cheddar n’ Onion Bread

*Special thanks to Half Baked Hippies for this savory award-winning recipe. Check them out at www.halfbakedhippies.com

This sweet savory roll or loaf that goes great with any dish. It has a yummy onion and cheddar flavor that is GREAT!!!!

What you will need

  • 12 Inch Dutch Oven
  • Coals: 14 on top, 10 on the bottom

Ingredients

  • 2 T yeast
  • ½ Cup Warm Water
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 1 Cup butter melted
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Cup Scalded Milk
  • 5-6 Cups Bread Flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 Cups Heber Valley Artisan Cheddar Cheese (half in the rolls half on-top) They have a lovely green onion cheddar!!!
  • ½ onion diced and sautéed with 1 T sugar till Golden brown then blend in and garnish on top, or you can incorporate green onions into the dish and on top.

Preparation

Mix the yeast with the water and let it set for 10-15 minutes.

Combine half of the butter, all of the eggs, sugar, and salt.

Blend well and add the milk , soup mix, and yeast mixture.

Mix in flour, and half the cheese, slowly and blend until you have a nice dough ball, cover and place in a warm area to let double in size.

Form the dough into a loaf or roll the dough out till flat and then use a biscuit cutter to cut into rounds, roll the blanks into nice balls, and place in a Dutch oven.

Brush the placed rolls with the remainder butter then bake for about 45 minutes and then in the last 5 minutes sprinkle with the other half of cheddar and you caramelized diced onions.

Finish baking to 180 degrees and golden brown.

***This recipe and all “Half Baked Hippie” Recipes are subject to change depending on how the cooks feel the day it is being prepared.

Vanilla bean cheddar added to the national list of top 5 food trends (read: we’re trendy and we know it)

Heber Valley Artisan Cheese was added to the Winter Fancy Food Show’s List of Top 5 Food Trends with their Vanilla Bean Cheddar cheese in January. The show, held in San Francisco every year, names top trends of the year, and Heber Valley Artisan Cheese was the only Utah company to make the list.

“We’re thrilled to be included with the trendiest foods of the year,” said Russel Kohler, owner and cheesemaker at Heber Valley Artisan Cheese. “Experimenting with different flavors in our farmstead cheeses is our favorite pastime, so it’s nice to be recognized.” Heber Valley Artisan Cheese was one of 20 companies who made the list, which predicts food trends.

The company’s Vanilla Bean Cheddar was listed as component in the vanilla bean category, predicted to gain fame this year in fine foods. Some other trends include turmeric, using greens as snack food and breakfast all day.

Best of State winners

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For the third year in a row, Heber Valley Artisan Cheese has been recognized as Utah’s Best of State in the products and manufacturing dairy category. The Best of State Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses in Utah. Winners were selected based on overall excellence and quality of services, creativity, differentiators, and efforts to improve the quality of life in the community and state.

Heber Valley Artisan Cheese will be recognized at the Best of State Awards Gala June 4th at 5:30 pm at the Salt Palace Convention Center Ballroom, Salt Lake City.

Cheese + Jam: it’s a beautiful thing

It’s alarming really, how well two American staples – cheese and jam – pair. The unlikely combination hits the harmonious spot between sweet, yet salty. Creamy, yet textured. The pair can be used to dress up the appetizer table at a dinner party or can be enjoyed on a lazy friday night in pajamas.

Here’s our take on the unlikely duo, and our most favorite way to enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich (trust us, make this and your kids will love you forever)!