{"title":"CheeseMakers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheesemakers is a family-owned business founded in 1992 by James C. Keliehor, P.E., whose cheesemaking roots began with his aunt and uncle in South Texas. Despite cheesemaking not being common in Texas, James was committed to manufacturing his products in the Lone Star State. They are known for their Jaimito Mexican Style Cheeses and Lone Star Chevre, found in gourmet grocery stores and authentic restaurants. While not directly Balkan, their emphasis on authentic, family-made dairy products resonates with the diaspora's appreciation for traditional, high-quality ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJaimito Mexican Style Cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLone Star Chevre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheesemakers is a family business rooted in a passion for cheesemaking passed down through generations. Founder James C. Keliehor, an engineer by trade, combined his agricultural background with his engineering expertise to create a company dedicated to quality dairy production. They emphasize manufacturing in Texas and creating unique, high-quality cheese products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFamily-owned and operated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUS-made (Texas) with authentic recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh food safety standards (FDA, SQF certified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegional roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Cheesemakers specializes in Mexican-style cheeses and chèvre, their dedication to traditional, family-made dairy products and high quality resonates with the Balkan\/Eastern European diaspora in California who seek authentic and reliable ingredients for their own culinary traditions. The emphasis on local, high-quality production echoes the value placed on craft and origin in Balkan food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cheesemakers-chechil-cheese-braid-smoked-cheese-0835856008432","title":"CheeseMakers Chechil Smoked Cheese Braid 150g (5.3oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheeseMakers Chechil Smoked Cheese Braid\u003c\/strong\u003e — USA-produced Armenian Chechil tradition in the 150g (5.3oz) braided format, smoked variant of the canonical Caucasian pull-apart-string cheese. \u003cem\u003eChechil\u003c\/em\u003e is the Armenian\/Caucasian artisan-braided cheese tradition — fresh curd pulled into long strings and braided by hand, then optionally smoked. Pull-apart-string texture, smoke-bronzed exterior, salt-cured tang — distinct from American mass-market \"string cheese\" snack tubes; this is the artisan-braid register. The right snack for the Slava table small-bite spread, the mezze plate alongside olives + pickle, the lunchbox protein-shot, or the on-the-go pull-apart eating ritual. Pairs naturally with strong tea or coffee. For the non-smoked Chechil-tradition variant reach for the CheeseMeister Non-Smoked Braid sister.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CheeseMakers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48891289960676,"sku":"DAI-CHEE-CHEC-150G","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/0835856008432.png?v=1779600121"}],"url":"https:\/\/hamiltoneuromarkets.com\/collections\/cheesemakers.oembed","provider":"Hamilton Euromarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}