There is a European style marketplace in Longmont, CO that is so cute I want to eat it up. Cheese Importers has a refrigerated room, which houses the best collection of sheep and goat milk cheeses* I’ve
ever seen.
ever seen.
Started in 1976, Cheese Imports is local family business, which is now run by son, Samm (below), and daughter, Clara. Read more about their history and mission by clicking here.
Outside the shop are inviting bistro tables and chairs, fountains and flowers. Upon entering, you may feel as though you’ve left the country, and entered France, Italy, or Spain. To say that it is charming would be an understatement. I could spend all day here.
The first arrangement you see is French provincial linens: napkins, bread baskets, pot holders, aprons, and bags in vibrant colors and patterns, for which the region is known.
There are also plates, bowls, glasses and mugs in every shape, size and color. One of my favorite table items are the knives, spoons and forks with colored or patterned handles. I bought two forks on my visit before last, which are blue with small flowers.
I have my eye on these great kids books… I’m thinking Zoe and Ashley’s birthdays are coming up…
Every nook and cranny of the shop is a new delight. Above are some of the teas and tea accessories (I’m loving those teapots on the top shelf). Below are some of the jams, with my favorite, as you know, St. Dalfour, front and center. St. Dalfour is 100% fruit, no added sugar of any kind.
Today I bought an organic balsamic vinegar from Italy (the one on the top far right in the photo below).
I’m thinking olive oil is next on my shopping list…
Lets step into the refrigerated room now…
Olives anyone? They’re making my mouth water…
Samm helped me select some goat and sheep cheeses* this afternoon.
French brie, French goat logs…
Local goat cheese…
California goat cheese, Purple Haze, one of my all-time favorites…
And by the register are gluten-free goat milk and roasted buckwheat caramels. They are out of this world.
Cheese Importers is located at 33 S. Pratt Parkway, Longmont, CO.
See their website: Cheese Importers for more information.
*Sheep and goat milks are much more similar to human milk than milk from cows, and easier to digest. They contain only trace amounts of the allergenic Alpha S1 casein protein. Our family tolerates sheep and goat milk without trouble, but I suggest you consult your naturopath doctor or nutritionist.
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Sara says
Oh my gosh I love this store. It is so much fun. Their samples are amazing!
Fayinagirl (means Free One) says
Looks amazing! I’d love to visit that store. =)
Haystack is the brand we’ve been buying at costco. The kids love it.
Stephanie says
I must have lived in Europe in a past life, because I’ve always loved places like that. It looks like such a great place to go (and hello goat cheese! Yum!), I whish there was a store like that where I live.
Chris says
Looks wonderful! I drink goat’s milk and love goat and sheep milk cheeses.
Kirsten says
Hi Kelly,
I tried the goat’s milk route. I had two small slices, got nervous and took two lactaid just in case (my son’s doctor recommended lactaid to help with his stomach troubles…I remain unconvinced). I reacted quite horrendously- took me about a week to get over the gastrointestinal effects. In any of your research, do you know what this might mean? Could it still be the lactose? Is there some other part of goats milk that causes a big reaction?
Any thoughts you have would be helpful.
Thanks
Kirsten
Beatrice says
I just discovered Cheese Importer yesterday — wonderful! And, I agree, very charming.