This cow's milk, soft ripened cheese is yet another tasty morsel made by my good friend Sue Miller at Birchrun Hills Farm. I needed something to paint today and decided to just cut this in quarters and play with presentation. This cross-like expanded cube seemed more dynamic than all the various outcomes.

I was about finished the painting when I finally got a response from Sue, with my request on information about "Little Chardy" . Those always busy cheesemakers, ammirite?

Little Chardy has a special place in the hearts of the Millers. She was the first calf that Sue's sons Randy and Jesse, purchased around 10 years ago. The calf's mother was prominent cow from VT, and of a special pedigree, making Little Chardy special and her pet name came from her lineage. The Millers absolutely loved this cow. Sue tells me I met her, the first time I visited her farm, in 2012 (big smile). They lost her this past winter, 2020, however. Randy found Little Chardy on top of the hill, her favorite spot on the farm, where she apparently fell peacefully asleep and passed. Sue tells me that Little Chardy has given them a few beautiful daughters over the years. #familymilk

Needless to say, this sweet, gentle cheese is named after her.

Country of Origin: Pennsylvania, USA

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