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Celebrating 25 Years in the Community!
In 2001, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks began on a rented farm, just down the road from where it is today. With a handful of cows and a small school portable outfitted...
Celebrating 25 Years in the Community!
In 2001, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks began on a rented farm, just down the road from where it is today. With a handful of cows and a small school portable outfitted...
It's the 12 Days of Deals!
The countdown to Christmas is on! Find great deals on local products and fantastic gifts in store and online. December 11 12 Open Days Until Christmas! Buy any 2...
It's the 12 Days of Deals!
The countdown to Christmas is on! Find great deals on local products and fantastic gifts in store and online. December 11 12 Open Days Until Christmas! Buy any 2...
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Pasta
This delicious dish serves up the comforting oven-roasted flavours of red peppers and aromatics in a silky, creamy sauce. Serve over a short-cut pasta and top with fresh parsley for...
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Pasta
This delicious dish serves up the comforting oven-roasted flavours of red peppers and aromatics in a silky, creamy sauce. Serve over a short-cut pasta and top with fresh parsley for...
5 Recipes for Holiday Entertaining
December brings warm gatherings and time spent with loved ones. And central to these gatherings is, inevitably, food! We especially enjoy the kind of food that can be enjoyed casually...
5 Recipes for Holiday Entertaining
December brings warm gatherings and time spent with loved ones. And central to these gatherings is, inevitably, food! We especially enjoy the kind of food that can be enjoyed casually...
How to Make a Pinecone Cheeseball
All it takes is Fromage Frais and a handful of almonds to make these cutie pinecones come to life! And how festive they look. ✨🎄We used our Cranberry Pepper Fromage...
How to Make a Pinecone Cheeseball
All it takes is Fromage Frais and a handful of almonds to make these cutie pinecones come to life! And how festive they look. ✨🎄We used our Cranberry Pepper Fromage...
The Best (& Easiest) Eggnog Recipe—No Raw Eggs!
Made with delicious whole milk, this homemade eggnog will have everyone coming back for more. This recipe is heated to cook the eggs (think of it as a very thin...
The Best (& Easiest) Eggnog Recipe—No Raw Eggs!
Made with delicious whole milk, this homemade eggnog will have everyone coming back for more. This recipe is heated to cook the eggs (think of it as a very thin...
Build a Gift Box With Us
Do you want to show your loved ones how much you care with a personalized touch? Well, look no further! Join us as we build a gift box, 7 different...
Build a Gift Box With Us
Do you want to show your loved ones how much you care with a personalized touch? Well, look no further! Join us as we build a gift box, 7 different...
'25 Holiday Gift Guide
'Tis the season! Our team has rounded up some of our favourite items, local goodies, and go-to gift ideas to share with you this Holiday season! We hope you enjoy...
'25 Holiday Gift Guide
'Tis the season! Our team has rounded up some of our favourite items, local goodies, and go-to gift ideas to share with you this Holiday season! We hope you enjoy...
Every Ice Cream Flavour We Made this Year
2025 has been our year to get fancy with the ice cream flavours. From classic to crazy, we went wild! We're very grateful to our our Assistant Store Manager, Violet,...
Every Ice Cream Flavour We Made this Year
2025 has been our year to get fancy with the ice cream flavours. From classic to crazy, we went wild! We're very grateful to our our Assistant Store Manager, Violet,...
How to Make a Spooky Cheese Board
Cheese is for every occasion, right? Add some 'BOO' to your board this October with these 6 easy ideas. 1. Spreadable Cheese Ghosties (they're so cute) We use Fromage...
How to Make a Spooky Cheese Board
Cheese is for every occasion, right? Add some 'BOO' to your board this October with these 6 easy ideas. 1. Spreadable Cheese Ghosties (they're so cute) We use Fromage...
How to Make a Pumpkin Baked Brie in 6 Easy Steps
If you're looking for an easy way to dress up your next Fall gathering, this recipe might just be it! Follow these 6 easy steps to make an appy so...
How to Make a Pumpkin Baked Brie in 6 Easy Steps
If you're looking for an easy way to dress up your next Fall gathering, this recipe might just be it! Follow these 6 easy steps to make an appy so...
A Perfect Fall Day in Oceanside
Fall is a glorious season on Vancouver Island - misty blue hills dotted with gold, a chill in the air, the cry of Steller's Jays, and the pitter-patter of raindrops....
A Perfect Fall Day in Oceanside
Fall is a glorious season on Vancouver Island - misty blue hills dotted with gold, a chill in the air, the cry of Steller's Jays, and the pitter-patter of raindrops....
Easy Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
An ultra-cheesy crowd pleaser. This fun twist on garlic bread is perfect for gatherings, camping, and everything in between. Prepare ahead or on the spot to enjoy fresh and melty!...
Easy Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
An ultra-cheesy crowd pleaser. This fun twist on garlic bread is perfect for gatherings, camping, and everything in between. Prepare ahead or on the spot to enjoy fresh and melty!...
Beef & Mushroom Pie
Enjoy this aromatic and meat & mushroom pie with a pint and a fresh salad on the side. Our farm-raised grass-fed beef takes center stage with its delicate, buttery flavour....
Beef & Mushroom Pie
Enjoy this aromatic and meat & mushroom pie with a pint and a fresh salad on the side. Our farm-raised grass-fed beef takes center stage with its delicate, buttery flavour....
It's a Love-Hate Story.
We never thought we'd be saying this, but starting August 30th we will no longer be allowing dogs on the farm. For years, we’ve enjoyed being a dog-friendly location. This...
It's a Love-Hate Story.
We never thought we'd be saying this, but starting August 30th we will no longer be allowing dogs on the farm. For years, we’ve enjoyed being a dog-friendly location. This...
Why is the the Barn Closed Sometimes?
If you've visited us recently, you may have seen areas that are normally open be closed to visitors--especially at peak times. Understandably, this can be disappointing (and a little underwhelming)...
Why is the the Barn Closed Sometimes?
If you've visited us recently, you may have seen areas that are normally open be closed to visitors--especially at peak times. Understandably, this can be disappointing (and a little underwhelming)...
Cacio e Pepe with a Local Flair
We've taken an Italian classic and given it a local flair by using our very own raw milk cheese, Mt. Moriarty. Cacio e pepe is silky, creamy, and with a...
Cacio e Pepe with a Local Flair
We've taken an Italian classic and given it a local flair by using our very own raw milk cheese, Mt. Moriarty. Cacio e pepe is silky, creamy, and with a...
Smokey Cheese Biscuits
Our smoked alpine cheddar "Old Smokey" is the secret to fantastic flavour in these flaky biscuits. Any mature cheese will do here, but our Old Smokey takes on a bacon-y...
Smokey Cheese Biscuits
Our smoked alpine cheddar "Old Smokey" is the secret to fantastic flavour in these flaky biscuits. Any mature cheese will do here, but our Old Smokey takes on a bacon-y...
All About Containers: What You Can and Can't Us...
Let's talk about containers you can use at our self-serve milk dispenser! Since the installation of milk vending system in 2017, part of the vision was to reduce waste by...
All About Containers: What You Can and Can't Us...
Let's talk about containers you can use at our self-serve milk dispenser! Since the installation of milk vending system in 2017, part of the vision was to reduce waste by...
Graze Table Giveaway!
Last year's graze table giveaway was such a HUGE hit, we just had to repeat it! The prize:🎁 3x of our Large Graze boxes! (Feeds up to 18 people) Enter...
Graze Table Giveaway!
Last year's graze table giveaway was such a HUGE hit, we just had to repeat it! The prize:🎁 3x of our Large Graze boxes! (Feeds up to 18 people) Enter...
An Update on Milk Containers
Since the installation of our self-serve milk dispensing system in 2017, part of the vision was to reduce waste by offering customers the opportunity to refill their own vessels, whether...
An Update on Milk Containers
Since the installation of our self-serve milk dispensing system in 2017, part of the vision was to reduce waste by offering customers the opportunity to refill their own vessels, whether...
These 3 Tips Make for the BEST Poutine
There are people who love poutine, and others who don't. We would argue that the ones who don't probably haven't had the good stuff! IF someone doesn't like poutine, it's...
These 3 Tips Make for the BEST Poutine
There are people who love poutine, and others who don't. We would argue that the ones who don't probably haven't had the good stuff! IF someone doesn't like poutine, it's...
A note about the Critter Corner
We have an update on the Critter Corner, for those who've been wondering why it's been closed! When three little goat kids joined us this Spring, we closed the area...
A note about the Critter Corner
We have an update on the Critter Corner, for those who've been wondering why it's been closed! When three little goat kids joined us this Spring, we closed the area...
Things to do in Parksville-Qualicum Beach
Looking for things to do on Central Vancouver Island? Parksville-Qualicum Beach is home to countless attractions for visitors of all ages. From beaches, waterfalls, and ancient forests, to a host...
Things to do in Parksville-Qualicum Beach
Looking for things to do on Central Vancouver Island? Parksville-Qualicum Beach is home to countless attractions for visitors of all ages. From beaches, waterfalls, and ancient forests, to a host...
Milk Day Giveaway!
You don’t want to miss this one! To celebrate World Milk Day we’re giving away a MONTH of free milk* and everything you need to get it! The Prize:...
Milk Day Giveaway!
You don’t want to miss this one! To celebrate World Milk Day we’re giving away a MONTH of free milk* and everything you need to get it! The Prize:...
5 Cheeseburgers to Make You a Backyard BBQ Legend
Creating content can lead you to some incredible discoveries. Like the time we made a mini-series all about the cheeseburger. (With our own grass-fed beef and cheese, how could we...
5 Cheeseburgers to Make You a Backyard BBQ Legend
Creating content can lead you to some incredible discoveries. Like the time we made a mini-series all about the cheeseburger. (With our own grass-fed beef and cheese, how could we...
What Does Farm to Table Actually Mean?
The beauty of farmstead production is being involved in the entire process. Literally, from growing grass to milking cows to making cheese! Each step is intertwined with the next and...
What Does Farm to Table Actually Mean?
The beauty of farmstead production is being involved in the entire process. Literally, from growing grass to milking cows to making cheese! Each step is intertwined with the next and...
Creamy One-Dish Baked Feta Orzo
We can’t get enough of the well-known baked feta pasta and this one-dish method does not disappoint! It’s unbelievably creamy, silky, and packed with flavour. And so, so easy to...
Creamy One-Dish Baked Feta Orzo
We can’t get enough of the well-known baked feta pasta and this one-dish method does not disappoint! It’s unbelievably creamy, silky, and packed with flavour. And so, so easy to...
Pints are back!
You heard it - Ice Cream is here for the season! Keep reading to see what flavours are making a comeback and what we're introducing for the first time! Available...
Pints are back!
You heard it - Ice Cream is here for the season! Keep reading to see what flavours are making a comeback and what we're introducing for the first time! Available...
Biodiversity on the Farm
Being stewards of 88 acres of land is no small responsibility! It's not just us and our animals who live here - we share this patch of earth with numerous...
Biodiversity on the Farm
Being stewards of 88 acres of land is no small responsibility! It's not just us and our animals who live here - we share this patch of earth with numerous...
