Face Rock Blog

Baked Cheese Curds are Snack Goals

3 days ago

Why are fried curds so magical? Cheese curds are fresh, baby cheddar chunks right out of the vat, which means they are full of moisture, and at their most tender thanks to the high butterfat content of our rich Coquille Valley-sourced milk. When heated at high temps for a short cook time, curds are incredibly meltable and smooth with a perfect cheese pull consistency.

Show your Love with handmade cheesecake truffles

February 10, 2021

We are thrilled to team up with specialty boutique chocolatier Columbia Gorge Confections out of Hood River, OR to create an exclusive set of one of a kind, melt in your mouth truffles featuring our Fromage Blanc.

Warm, Melty and Cheesy Snacks

December 21, 2020

In need of some comfort food or game day ideas? A little of both? Here’s a quick roundup of some of our favorite sharable, warm dishes that will guarantee you get your fill of melty cheese pulls.

Introducing Face to Face Cheddar

November 13, 2020

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first mixed-milk cheese, Face2Face. The 12-month aged cheddar is made from a perfectly balanced blend of milk sourced from cow and sheep farmers located on the Southern Oregon coast.

Fourth of July is Better with Cheddar

July 3, 2020

Our celebrations might look a little different this year, but one thing is the same – there is plenty of room on your party spread for Face Rock cheese! Here are some ideas to get you started. Share you Holiday Face Rock dish with us on social media, we love to share!

How to use Horseradish Cheddar

May 18, 2020

Does the mention of horseradish get your pulse racing or your feet moving in the other direction? Face Rock Horseradish Cheddar is going to stimulate your senses with a sparky bite of goodness. We’ve made this cheese to showcase the distinctive earthy horseradish flavor, but the heat reads more as savory warmth rather than brain burning fire.

Chaffled Cheddar Curds

May 7, 2020

Have you chaffled yet? A chaffle is an egg and cheese waffle concoction that has been making the ...

Stay at Home Comfort Food

April 30, 2020

COVID-19 has shaken up everyone’s daily routine. If you’re eating at home more than usual, needing quick meal ideas for your kids, working through pantry goods, or want to dive into a more complicated recipe to keep your mind occupied, we have ideas for you!

Cheese Pairing with Natalie’s Estate Winery

April 11, 2020

In February, we held a hosted pairing event with Natalie’s Estate Winery in Newberg Oregon. We share a similar philosophy with Natalie’s owners – that locally produced small batch goods are the best complement for locally grown wine.

Opening Hours Update

March 23, 2020

Face Rock Friends, We’re in the middle of a rapidly changing environment and we wanted to take a ...

Flavor Profile | Pepper Alpine

February 19, 2020

We’ve packed a massive amount of high altitude flavor into this little block of cheddar! For our ...

Fromage for You, Fromage for Me

December 28, 2019

Fromage Blanc is a delightful fresh, spreadable cheese that has a lot in common with cream cheese and ricotta. Learn how to use this delightful fresh cheese.

Gifts for All

December 10, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our team puts together hundreds of holiday gift box orders in our elegant black boxes to be shipped all over the country.

Cheddar Holiday Appetizers

November 26, 2019

Winter holiday gatherings just call out for appetizers that feature cheese. Here are a few of our favorite entertaining recipes. You can generally swap out any Face Rock cheddar in these recipes

Flavor Profile | Vampire Slayer

October 4, 2019

Learn about Vampire Slayer, our cheese that might bite back!

Cheddar and Vodka Pairing

September 25, 2019

Lift Your Spirits with Face Rock and Wild Roots Vodka Pairings!

Cheese has a place on healthy plates!

September 6, 2019

There is definitely room for cheese in a healthy, balanced diet. The nutrition community is largely in agreement that fat, especially “good fat” plays an important role in our diets.

Three Cheers for Three Medals

August 29, 2019

We are very proud to share that we brought home three medals from the 2019 American Cheese Society (ACS) awards!

Pair Spicy Super Slayer with Light Beers

August 19, 2019

Super Slayer combines two of our most popular cheeses — Vampire Slayer and In Your Face 3-pepper cheddar – into a monster cheddar that will take on all comers.

Flavor Profile | In Your Face

July 10, 2019

In Your Face was one of the first three cheeses we developed at Face Rock and it’s now one of the...

Too hot to cook? Try Smokey Cheddar Shrimp Stacks

June 21, 2019

It’s summertime! Need a too hot to turn on the oven idea? We have the perfect bite for you! Orego...

What is a curd anyway?

June 7, 2019

What exactly is a cheese curd?

Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc Cookies

June 6, 2019

Fromage Blanc is a delightful spreadable fresh cheese that has a lot in common with cream cheese and ricotta.

The Face Rock Terroir

June 5, 2019

Face Rock Creamery’s distinctive flavor is the result of many environmental factors. Terroir is u...

Flavor Profile | Smokey Cheddar

June 4, 2019

Smokey Cheddar is what happens when we take our signature creamy and smooth aged cheddar blocks and smoke it for hours with seasoned Northwest Applewood.

Cheeseboard Roundup

June 3, 2019

Here is a roundup of some recent cheese plate magic that has us inspired to snack our days away!

Orange v White Cheddar

May 31, 2019

Why is most cheddar orange? How is White Cheddar different?

The Face in the Rock

May 30, 2019

Face Rock Creamery is named in honor of the unique ocean sea stack formation that sits off of Bandon’s stunning coastline.

Flavor Profile | Peppercorn Harvest Reserve Clothbound

May 29, 2019

Peppercorn Harvest Reserve Clothbound cheddar is a rich and exquisitely flaky cheese that delivers a nutty, complex flavor that is accented by bursts of savory red and green peppercorns.

Why do Curds SQUEAK?

May 28, 2019

WHY do curds squeak and why does that squeak go away once the curd is refrigerated? Most importantly, is there any way to bring the squeak back? We’ve got answers.