This is where we talk about all things cheese and everything in-between – AKA the Bothwell way of life. Welcome to our cheesy world!
- January 17, 2019
New Year, New Diet? No way – let’s focus on making better food choices instead! Whatever your health and wellness goals are for 2019, cheese can certainly have a place in your plan. First and foremost, remember that cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12, as… View Post
- December 20, 2018
Wondering how to WOW your guests this holiday season? It’s easier that you think! A cheese board is always a great way to start a festive get together, no matter what level “monger” you are. Pro Tip: The foundation for a jaw dropping cheese board is quality ingredients like… View Post
- October 10, 2018
Bothwell Cheese is proud to offer Canadian consumers three varieties of Non-GMO Project Verified Cheddars: a Medium and Old Cheddar, and our NEW 548 White Cheddar that has been aged for a minimum of 548 days (1.5 years). This line of cheese was created because of consumer demand, those prefer… View Post
- August 27, 2018
When the news broke on social media that Le Burger Week Winnipeg 2018 entries were released, we couldn’t wait to dig in! In true Bothwell Cheese-fashion, we have compiled a list of the restaurants that are using our cheese on their Le Burger Week burgers. Bar Italia… View Post
- August 2, 2018
Bothwell Cheesemaker, Nathan Dueck, proudly shows off two awards received at the 2018 American Cheese Society Conference & Competition. New Bothwell, MB – August 13, 2018 – It’s been a fruitful summer for Bothwell Cheese, whose team continues to compete at a global level to bring home awards for its… View Post
- August 2, 2018
For the cheese connoisseur, pairing cheese with wine, beer, spirits and other accompaniments is an art; but not all cheese lovers have the same instincts. Pairing a flavoured cheese, such as Bothwell’s Habanero with Cracked Black Pepper, may seem even more daunting. That’s where we step in! We’ve gathered the… View Post
- May 29, 2018
The secret to an award-winning pizza is the cheese! As a Platinum-level sponsor of the inaugural Manitoba Pizza Week, our opinion is biased; however, the 13 Manitoba restaurants, who registered for the Best Bothwell Cheese Pizza category, believe this to be true as well. At first glance,… View Post
- May 1, 2018
Company Lands Silver Medal in Global Competition New Bothwell, MB – April 30, 2018 – An entry into a global competition that started as a test run to see how Bothwell Cheese products would fare against top-level international competitors resulted in a silver medal for the… View Post
- April 18, 2018
The New Bothwell Chamber of Commerce and Recreation Association and Bothwell Cheese present the 10th Anniversary New Bothwell Cheese and Wine. This fundraising event will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the New Bothwell Community Centre with all proceeds going towards the centre. Tickets will be going on… View Post
- March 15, 2018
Bothwell Cheese was featured in a recent Focus Manitoba segment on Global Winnipeg. If you’ve ever wanted to take a tour of our factory, this is as close as we can bring you! This video takes you inside our production facilities where you can see how exactly how we make… View Post
- January 19, 2018
2017 was a whirlwind of activity, achievement, and growth for Bothwell Cheese. Looking back, it was hard to choose just 10 great moments, but we managed to narrow it down to good mix of fun, exciting, and meaningful events. So take a scroll and see if you agree with our… View Post
- December 13, 2017
New Bothwell, MB – December 12, 2017 – Bothwell Cheese today proudly announced the appointment of former President of Dairy Farmers of Canada, Mr. Wally Smith as its new Executive Vice President. Mr Smith has been an active leader in the Canadian dairy industry since becoming a full-time dairy farmer… View Post
- December 6, 2017
Company’s coming! So, let’s create a cheeseboard they won’t forget. What I LOVE the most about cheeseboards is that they never disappoint your guests and it appears as if you’ve spent oodles of time fussing about placement and ingredients. The cheeseboard I created is very easy to assemble and is… View Post
- November 15, 2017
Bothwell Cheese will be sampling at the following Co-op stores in Calgary during November and December: November: Saturday, November 18, 2017 – Forest Lawn, 11am-3pm Saturday, November 18, 2017 – Airdrie, 11am-3pm Sunday, November 19, 2017 – Quarry Park, 11am-3pm Saturday, November 25, 2017 – High River, 11am-3pm… View Post
- November 8, 2017
Pictured (Left-Right): Christina Henley, Clara Gerbrand, Bonita Fehr, Mary Wall, Margaret Neufeld, Theo Driedger, Angela Mollard, Reinhold Sawatzky, Nick Friesen, Levi Falk, Nathan Dueck, Daniel Laluan, Jonathan Swatzky, Kristina Vranovic, Paul Meyer New Bothwell, MB – November 8, 2017 – Manitoba’s Bothwell Cheese took top spots with their 2-Year-Old… View Post
- November 7, 2017
How about a whole month dedicated to Black Truffle cheese? That’s exactly what happened when Dairy Farmers of Canada chose Bothwell Cheese for their October Cheese of the Month. Bloggers across Canada impressed us with recipes ranging from omelettes, risotto, sandwiches and dips, all using our Black Truffle… View Post
- October 11, 2017
Listen to our interview with Kevin Burgin, host of The Main Ingredient on 680 CJOB. Our VP of Marketing and Communications, Mike Raftis, and our Territory Sales Manager, John Scarcella, talk about our commitment to quality, company growth and exciting new products. … View Post
- October 11, 2017
In-store sampling allows you, the customer, to try Bothwell Cheese varieties before buying. NEW dates have been added. Sample Bothwell Cheese at the following locations: Oct. 21 – Tenderloin Meats (Winnipeg) Sampling: Madagascar Green Peppercorn, Maple Smoked Extra Old Cheddar, and Red Hot Chili Pepper Oct. 21 – Farmboy… View Post
- September 27, 2017
Visit us at Sobeys and Safeway stores across Western Canada on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Dairy Farmers of Canada will be serving our Old Cheddar as part of their in-store Thanksgiving sampling program. FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU: Alberta Airdrie… View Post
- September 20, 2017
Sold Out! That was the headline of many Winnipeg restaurants when last week’s Le Burger Week event came to a close. During this week, September 1-7, restaurant owners and chefs, in Winnipeg respectively, submitted their original, off-the-menu burgers, only available to the public for this limited time. According to… View Post
- September 6, 2017
Alas, September is here! This is the only month of the year that is synonymous with back-to-school mayhem including endless shopping trips and the return of the dreaded school lunches. Since you’re probably overwhelmed with having to attend parent-teacher meetings, organize school supplies and shop for new clothing we want… View Post
- August 18, 2017
Nathan Steele left Winnipeg at the age of 17 and spent his twenties working within the hospitality industry, even owning and operating his own restaurant on the west coast. But when he returned to Winnipeg 10 years later, little did he know he was about to take on an interesting… View Post
- May 25, 2017
There’s a reason why in the age of big cities, big companies and big data that the small town still exists. They are a reminder of the need for us to slow down, appreciate the simple things and bond with our community. Because even though people, things and information are… View Post
- May 10, 2017
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- May 9, 2017
We are cheese people, deeply rooted in history and tradition… watch this short video to discover the full story. View Post
- May 9, 2017
- May 1, 2017
In the early 1980s, Lee Newton, a Winnipeg graphic designer, watched a documentary about a New York City food bank that sparked a desire in her to start a similar organization in Winnipeg. Her passion to help hungry families in her community was the beginning of Winnipeg Harvest. Along with… View Post
- January 19, 2017
Spenst Brothers is a family-owned meat and specialty foods store in the heart of Winkler, Manitoba. Their goal is to create delicious and nutritious food “the way mom would have made it at home”. While their store is based in Winkler, Spenst Brothers also distributes their products to various retailers… View Post
- January 4, 2017
Perfect Pierogies isn’t just a clever name – this Garson, Manitoba company guarantees that you will get the most perfect pierogy no matter how you cook it. It’s a recipe for success that’s worked for this company for a decade. “It’s called Perfect Pierogies for a reason. You’re… View Post
- December 22, 2016
Ringing in the New Year with a Cheese & Wine party? We’ve rounded up some perfectly chill songs to carry you to midnight. Cheers!… View Post
- November 29, 2016
Manitoba-based company celebrates 80th anniversary, purchases creamery and announces plans to offer Non-GMO Project Verified line of Cheeses. New Bothwell, MB – November 29, 2016 – Bothwell Cheese, an independently owned Canadian manufacturer of premium cheeses, today announced that it is the first Canadian cheese manufacturer in a position to… View Post
- November 25, 2016
Bothwell Cheese is excited to welcome many of our valued suppliers to our first Cheese Shop Holiday Sampling Series. These local Manitoban companies hold many of the same values as Bothwell Cheese, such as using local, naturally sourced ingredients in their products. They will be sampling some of their… View Post
- November 15, 2016
Bothwell Cheese has teamed up with Untamed Feast to craft a truly decadent seasonal cheese exclusive to Canada Safeway and Sobeys. Our Extra Old Cheddar has been expertly blended with alder smoked wild Canadian Chanterelle mushrooms, hand-harvested by Untamed Feast in British Columbia. View Post
- November 9, 2016
NEW RELEASE For Immediate Release Bothwell’s Monterey Jack and Mild Cheddar Win 1st Place Belleville, Ontario (November 3, 2016) – Manitoba’s Bothwell Cheese took top spots with their Monterey Jack and Mild Cheddar cheese last week at the 89th Annual British Empire Cheese Show. The company… View Post
- November 1, 2016
We all have our own personal relationship with food. Some of us eat to live, others live to eat. Whichever side you fall on, there’s no denying the power of food to tell a story. It can take you back in time to your childhood, or on a journey to… View Post
- October 17, 2016
FREE FOOD RELEASE For Immediate Deliciousness Bothwell Celebrates 80 Years with a #BothwellBreak Winnipeg, Manitoba (October 17, 2016) – Manitoba’s own Bothwell Cheese is old, but when it comes to cheese, older is better anyways. The cheese company, founded in 1936, is celebrating its 80th anniversary the only… View Post
- September 28, 2016
After a stop at a Chipotle restaurant on a trip to the United States, a light bulb went off for Ken Livingstone. There was something to this quick service Mexican craze that he thought would work in his home town. As the former General Manager of WOW Hospitality, Livingstone had… View Post
- August 22, 2016
Whether you’re tending to a garden, signed up for a CSA share (Community Supported Agriculture), or buying seasonal produce, there’s a really good chance you’re eating plenty of salads. Like A LOT of salads. I’m convinced that I’m turning green with all of the yummy kale and crunchy… View Post
- August 8, 2016
BBQs are sizzling, mosquitos are biting, and the smell of fresh cut grass is in the air. Yes, summer is in full swing! For many of us this means loading up the car or trailer and heading to our favourite camping spot. Camping is a lot of fun but takes… View Post
- July 18, 2016
Here’s a spicy twist on a traditional burger recipe. Being East Indian, I always have a tendency to add cultural spices often found in my Eastern cuisine to my Western dishes. The result? A delicious burger with hints of cumin, coriander and ginger. Now, first things first when it… View Post
- July 4, 2016
Both Jason and Kelly Boyd grew up ordering Frank’s Pizza in Selkirk but little did they know they would eventually buy the restaurant and make it a chain. “We grew up not even knowing each other and our families were both ordering Frank’s Pizza,” says Jason Boyd, owner of Frank’s… View Post
- June 17, 2016
It’s no surprise that if you live just about anywhere in Canada, you look forward to barbeque season. In fact, summer season may as well be called “lets-barbeque-every-meal-every-day” season. But there are a few things you need to know in order to barbeque safely and of course, with your health… View Post
- May 26, 2016
When you enter De Luca’s, it feels like you’re visiting your favourite aunt’s house. Yes, the smells and sights are inviting but it’s the friendly faces and smiles that make you feel like you’re part of something really unique and familiar. Vince De Luca, who is the General Manager at… View Post
- February 24, 2016
Our friends at Perfect Pierogies compiled a yummy list of ten genius ways to top your pierogies. The flavour combinations are bold but balanced! Sauerkraut Pierogy Covered with apple sauce With fried mushroom, onion and turkey sausage Cottage Cheese Pierogy With sour cream and hot sauce Wrapped in bacon… View Post
- February 4, 2016
Last time on “You’ve Been Eating Your Cheese Wrong (Part Two)”, we explored the importance of aroma and flavour in your cheese eating experience, which I learned in a tasting session from David Beaudoin, “The Squeaky Cheese Guy”. Today we will help increase your descriptive cheese word game. I will… View Post
- January 19, 2016
Last time on “You’ve Been Eating Your Cheese Wrong (Part One)” we explored the importance of sight and touch in your cheese eating experience–which I learnt in a tasting session from David Beaudoin, “The Squeaky Cheese Guy”. Today we will look at how aroma and flavour come into play. View Post
- January 12, 2016
Photo Credit: www.peller.com Only a few hours from the hustle and bustle of Toronto you’ll find the Niagara Region–home to over 80 wineries and numerous notable restaurants showcasing the unique flavour of the land. It would certainly take you several trips to visit them all, but there’s one you’ll definitely want to put at the top… View Post
- January 7, 2016
My world has been turned upside down. How is it that you can walk through life eating cheese wrong? I’m most likely not alone. You’re probably guilty too. I was made aware of my transgressions as a cheese eater while attending a tasting hosted by David Beaudoin, “The Squeaky… View Post
- December 21, 2015
As you may have heard, Bothwell Cheese together with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have issued a recall notice for certain Bothwell shredded cheese products. The specific products and associated product codes can be found in the news release that was posted just a few minutes ago. View Post
- December 21, 2015
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release BOTHWELL CHEESE RECALLS SHREDDED CHEESE PRODUCTS NEW BOTHWELL, MB (December 20, 2015) – Bothwell Cheese (Bothwell), in coordination with CFIA, are recalling certain Bothwell shredded cheese product due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products are marked with “Packed On”… View Post
- December 16, 2015
Balance. It’s a word I use a lot, I mean the word is even in my business name (Carrots and Cake Balanced Nutrition Consulting). Somehow, this very balance gets completely thrown to the wayside around this time of the year. Today I’m eager to teach you how to… View Post
- December 16, 2015
The art of building a cheese board isn’t complicated. With a little planning you can put together well balanced flavours that will leave your friends and family in awe. The first step is deciding if you want to prepare a sweet or savoury board. Sweet boards are a great alternative… View Post
- December 14, 2015
Growing up my dad would make fresh popcorn on the stove at least 3 times a week. It became a ritual and he was a pro. His tools included a simple deep pot and lid. No fancy air popper or kettle with a crank handle. He had his technique and… View Post
- December 10, 2015
December: it’s here.. For many of us (myself included) this time of the year can pose as quite the challenge with grocery stores bursting with sparkly cookies, sugar dense pies, and the bounty of filling appetizers awaiting you at every holiday party. And that’s just the food. We also see… View Post
- December 7, 2015
The St. Lawrence Market is a staple of downtown Toronto life, a destination for those in search of unique ingredients for a special meal. On November 12 for the first time in years they brought back a culinary experience called “Evening at the Market”. For $75 attendees sampled a wide… View Post
- December 3, 2015
As usual the holidays have crept up on us and I’m sure your gift giving list is looming in the back of your mind. If you are like me, then hunting down the perfect gift for each person on that list is a daunting task. Because the holidays can be stressful enough, we’ve curated an… View Post
- December 2, 2015
You don’t have to be Ukrainian to love this Lasanga recipe from our friends at Perfect Pierogies. This delicious take on an Italian favourite will certainly have your family and friends begging for more! A perfect recipe, crafted with Perfect Pierogies – perfect for potluck season! INGREDIENTS: 2 lb Ground beef 1/2… View Post
- December 1, 2015
Good food and good company is exactly what you’ll find when you walk into a small gourmet food shop called Dags & Willow. Tucked away in the beautiful town of Collingwood, Ontario it’s a place you must visit on the way to a summer cottage in Georgian Bay, or… View Post
- November 23, 2015
What makes poutine so special? Why do we love it so? Bothwell Cheese sheds some light on this Canadian culinary classic at the 2015 Poutine Cup in Winnipeg, MB. The Poutine Cup, presented by Charcoal Collaborative and Fort Gibralter, is an annual culinary event… View Post
- November 18, 2015
Manitoba’s Bothwell Cheese has once again claimed top spot in the Marbled Cheddar category at the 88th Annual British Empire Cheese Show in Belleville, Ontario on November 12, 2015 – winning first place for the ninth time in the past ten years. The company also took first place with its Monterey Jack… View Post
- November 10, 2015
Thanks to our fan Lucia Cascioli for sharing her delicious recipe featuring our Smoked Parmesan and Ontario grown Cauliflower! Cauliflower Ingredients: 1 cauliflower head, broken into small flowerets Olive oil, drizzle Salt & Pepper Rice Ingredients: 5 cups of chicken stock 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp of… View Post
- November 9, 2015
Winnipeg’s Wheeler in the Morning crew (Mark & Erica) recently visited the Bothwell Cheese factory to learn about the art of cheese making. Check out their cheesy antics in the videos below. View Post
- November 2, 2015
As a teenager my go to summer snack was cheddar cheese melted in the microwave on a plate. accompanied by a crunchy pickle dipped in mustard. I loved how the cheese would get crispy around the edges, while the middle remained chewy. I’m happy to report that over time my cheese melting… View Post
- October 26, 2015
Huddled around the cheese platter at a recent family gathering, for the first time on record – someone commented on the cheese board itself and not the delicious cheese, “Where did you get this amazing board?” To which I replied “There’s a story behind that…” Josh (left) of… View Post
- October 20, 2015
Collect badges by completing fun missions connected to Canadian dairy products. Register now & unlock your first badge worth 5 entries. Contest runs from October 5 – November 13, 2015. Good Luck! GET STARTED *No purchase necessary. Open from 10:00 AM (ET) on Oct. 5,… View Post
- October 19, 2015
Q- While visiting Quebec several years ago I got “hooked” on the squeaky cheese that was delivered fresh every morning at the local gasbar . My question to you is how come whenever I purchase squeaky cheese here in Manitoba it does not squeak? – Wilma In Quebec the law… View Post
- October 13, 2015
We certainly cannot reveal our secret traditional recipe, but we can give you a general overview of how we produce our coloured cheddar. It begins with 100% pure Canadian milk that is pasteurized then mixed with a solution called “starter”, which contains strains of bacteria to inoculate the milk. Microbial… View Post
- October 5, 2015
Alas, autumn is here! If you’ve got little ones then you’re likely way past “back-to-school” mode and already on auto-pilot. While the excitement of getting back into a routine can be comforting, some of us struggle with sending good-for-you foods to school for our kids to eat (and enjoy!). To complicate… View Post
- September 28, 2015
Every June the New Bothwell Chamber of Commerce and Recreation Association partner with Bothwell Cheese and Banville & Jones Wine Co. to present the New Bothwell Cheese & Wine Festival. This sampling event features traditional and innovative Bothwell Cheese varieties expertly paired with wines from… View Post
- September 23, 2015
Q – We cook a lot with cheese in this household and grilled cheese sandwiches are a hit with our picky eaters. So I’m wondering which type of cheese has the best melt? What would make our grilled cheese sandwiches the creamiest? – Mom of Three For a creamy grilled… View Post
- September 15, 2015
On a crisp spring-ish morning in March I stare down and question how my notebook got so dirty. Smeared with sticky house-made jam and stained with a ring of fresh ground coffee – the hazards of a breakfast meeting I suppose. We are at FortWhyte Alive, in the… View Post
- September 9, 2015
One late summer evening during a drive to Hecla Island for a weekend get-away, I discovered something truly amazing on a Manitoba farm approximately 90 minutes north of Winnipeg. That something was wood-fired pizza from Integrity Foods. From the 3rd weekend in June to the 3rd weekend in… View Post
- September 1, 2015
Hello again! For those of you who missed my inaugural introduction to the Bothwell Cheese “Our Whey of Life” blog, you can catch up on my last story here. You’ll want to keep tabs on this new website for product knowledge, launches, and contests. C’mon,… View Post
- August 28, 2015
Q – I am hosting a blind wine tasting bridal shower for approximately 15 people. What kind of cheese and quantity do you suggest? We will be sampling 5 different bottles of wine a Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Tannat, and a fruity wine. Thanking you in advance! – Sharon… View Post
- July 28, 2015
Bothwell Cheese started as a co-operative that was formed by hard work and determination of Frank Giesbrecht and Bernhard Dueck who galvanized support and labour from local volunteers to help build New Bothwell’s first cheese factory as a way to use up excess milk. Little did they know that this small… View Post
- June 29, 2015
Hey ya’ll, Nita here! I’m a Registered Dietitian, a self-proclaimed foodie, and an absolute cheese lover. I’m so thrilled to be a part of the Bothwell Cheese family as a nutrition expert to share tips, recipes, and information related to cheese (okay, not just cheese… but mostly). Every person has… View Post
- June 1, 2015
I would like to take this opportunity to personally welcome you, and thank you for taking time to visit our fresh new blog & website! I am excited to introduce you to our new online home, which was created to engage with our fans (you!) by sharing our thoughts and beliefs, and… View Post