{"product_id":"north-sky-farm-meadowland-organic-artisan-camembert-illinois","title":"North Sky Farm ‘Meadowland’ Organic Artisan Camembert, Illinois","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, earthy, and distinctly mushroomy, North Sky Farm ‘Meadowland’ Organic Artisan Camembert, Illinois is a small-batch, soft-ripened cheese made from certified organic cow's milk in North Sky Farm's on-farm creamery. Farmers and cheesemakers Mariah and Travis Hurt give Meadowland careful affinage to develop its thin bloomy rind and full, savory character. A 2026 Illinois State Fair 1st Place Blue Ribbon winner, it is the bolder counterpart to the farm's mellow Tallgrass Brie, combining a creamy interior with the earthy depth that defines classic Camembert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Sky Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners \u0026amp; Cheesemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mariah Hurt and Travis Hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camembert, soft-ripened bloomy rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic pasteurized cow's milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRennet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-based rennet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic pasteurized cow's milk, vegetable-based rennet, salt, cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin bloomy rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch, on-farm creamery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grass-fed dairy production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeadowland has a rich, earthy flavor profile marked by distinctive mushroomy undertones. Its thin bloomy rind, developed through careful affinage, contributes additional savory depth while surrounding a creamy interior. The result is a fuller and bolder expression within North Sky Farm's soft-ripened range, balancing luxurious texture with the woodland character associated with Camembert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Illinois State Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Place Blue Ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMariah and Travis Hurt are the farmers and cheesemakers behind North Sky Farm, a Certified Organic micro-dairy with an on-farm creamery in Northern Illinois. After farming on leased land in Virginia, the Hurts moved their operation to a 60-acre Illinois dairy farm in 2022 and developed the cheesemaking program that now includes Meadowland, Tallgrass, and Halo. Their small-batch approach connects pasture-based dairy farming with traditional cheesemaking, while organic agriculture, environmental stewardship, and care for the surrounding community remain central to the farm's philosophy. Meadowland brings that approach into a richer, earthier style of soft-ripened cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeadowland is well suited to cheese and charcuterie boards, baked preparations, grilled cheese, and warm appetizers. For a simple centerpiece, score the top of the wheel and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes until soft and molten, then drizzle with honey, scatter with fresh thyme, and serve with crusty baguette. For a savory-sweet grilled cheese, layer Meadowland with thinly sliced apple and crisp bacon between buttered slices of sourdough and grill until golden and fully melted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Sky Farm","offers":[{"title":"7oz Wheel","offer_id":50213598593079,"sku":"860013186333","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/North_Sky_Farm_Meadowland_Organic_Artisan_Camembert_Illinois.png?v=1789876123","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/north-sky-farm-meadowland-organic-artisan-camembert-illinois","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}