About
Ancient Art, New Frontiers: Welcome to PerrysteadAt Perrystead Dairy, we are on a mission to create American original cheeses that captivate the senses and push the boundaries of what cheese can be. Since opening in 2021, our cheeses have garnered 16 international awards and earned their place in the finest restaurants and purveyors across the country. Each cheese is a testament to meticulous attention to detail, daring experimentation, and a bold expression of flavor that reflects both the richness of our local farmland, our urban Philadelphia landscape, and the dynamic diversity of the American melting pot. |
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A Chain of GoodnessThe path that connects the soil to what nourishes our bodies can take many forms, but to carve a path that is both sustainable and uncompromising, we follow a Chain of Goodness: |
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Cheese VisionCheese has been with humanity since the moment the vessel was invented, evolving alongside us for thousands of years, always interpreting natural surroundings and human circumstances into an endless variety of products. These cheeses, while wildly different, are all bound by a single idea: separate the whey from the curds, collect the curds, and discard the whey. |
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Meet Your MakerFor over 18 years, Yoav Perry has been devoted to mastering the art and science of cheesemaking. Humorously dubbed the "Renegade Cheesemaker" by Culture Magazine and "Cheese Savant" by The Inquirer, Yoav’s expertise in bacterial cultures and aging methods has influenced cheesemakers around the globe. He previously led a company supplying and consulting for small artisan dairies in over 30 countries and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Food & Wine, Daily Mail, The Oxford Companion to Cheese, and other publications |