Farmstead Inc. Information

We want your cheeses to arrive like they were sliced right in front of you- so we make sure to take some precautions when we send your cheese out into the wild world of inter-continental mail service. We wrap your cheese in our special, imported, fancy cheese paper and then a layer of plastic wrap, to prevent leakage of the moister cheeses. We then package your cheese in an insulated shipper, complete with ice packs to insure that your cheese arrives at its glorious, stinky best. Trusting Farmstead To Select Your Cheese ... Although you get to choose which selection you would like, we choose those cheeses that are tasting the best at that time for your collection. This is when you have to trust us, and let us do what we do best- focus on selecting the most delicious, beautiful and perfectly ripe cheeses for your enjoyment. This is part of the Farmstead shopping experience. If you are a cheese novice & unfamiliar with buying artisan cheeses there are some things you should know: 1. The Mold Is Supposed To Be There!: Please be aware that a few of the cheeses we may send you will have a healthy variety of molds growing on the rind. We find that these molds add character and a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to the cheese in terms of appearance, texture and flavor. If you happen to think that the rind is unacceptable, cut it off or simply don't eat it- just enjoy the pure flavors of the inner 'paté' or 'paste' of the cheese. Did You Order An Item That Is Sold By Weight? ... If you've ordered an item that we must custom hand cut or slice, (such as most cheeses and meats), there will often be some variation in the pack size. For example, 4 pounds of thinly sliced prosciutto will arrive- but it might be 3.90 pounds or it might be 4.15 pounds. We will do our best to adhere as closely to your guidelines as possible. What? You Want To Return Your Cheese? ... Every time we ship our products, the end result is a reflection of our shop, therefore, we aim to have all such products arrive in nothing but excellent condition. If, ...