As your thoughts turn to Earth Day and sustainability on April 22, remember that Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is right there with you. Those who are mindful of the environmental consequences of their food choices know that Crave Brothers Cheese makes good sense. The Crave Brothers have a longstanding commitment not only to excellence in cheese making, but also to sustainability, good stewardship of the land, and operating a carbon-negative business that produces more power than it uses. 

On the Crave Brothers Farm, sustainability is a primary focus, from the manure digester to water recovery and recycling. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is made with milk from the family's own dairy herd, and is produced using 100% green power. In fact, thanks to their anaerobic biodigester that produces more electricity than they need, there's enough to power more than 300 homes in their community, as well as the Crave Brothers Farm and their farmstead cheese-making plant.

Of course, artisanal cheese is ultimately about flavor and quality. Licensed cheese maker George Crave oversees the line of award-winning Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese. In March 2018 he was honored by induction into the New World Chapter of The Guilde Internationale des Fromagers, in acknowledgement of the farmstead and green energy-focused commitment of Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, as well as his contributions toward to the success of cheese produced in the U.S.

Among the Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese varieties are Fresh Mozzarella, and Mascarpone. The latter has earned more than 27 awards since its introduction, including a First Place Award in the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair Cheese and Butter Contest. Fresh Mozzarella awards continue to roll in as well, the most recent being First Place honors for Marinated Fresh Mozzarella in the 2018 World Cheese Championships. 

Springtime recipes featuring these cheeses include Mascarpone-Filled Strawberries, with just a bit of added cream, sugar and vanilla.  Crave Brothers Mascarpone, made from fresh sweet cream, is characterized by its rich flavor and velvety texture. Seasonal salad ideas include Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Fresh Mozzarella, Strawberry and Mint Salad.  The recipe calls for Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline (egg-sized balls) sliced  ¼ -inch thick, combined with fresh berries, mint and a little sugar and balsamic vinegar.

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