Nicasio Valley Cheese Company

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Nicasio Valley Cheese Company We use only the freshest farmstead organic morning milk for our cheese. www.nicasiocheese.com Fred and Zelma raised their five children on this beautiful ranch.

At the age of 17, our grandfather, Fredolino Lafranchi immigrated to America from Maggia, Switzerland, with the dream to one day own and operate his own dairy. In 1919, that dream became reality when Fred and his wife Zelma Dolcini Lafranchi established the Lafranchi Dairy in the western Marin town of Nicasio, California. Their eldest son, Will, our father, continued in the family business, raising us, his 6 children here and living his entire 78 years on this very special land. During his life, Will was able to visit his ancestral homeland a number of times, and developed a special bond with his numerous Swiss relatives. Will and his extended family enjoyed many wonderful meals together, which included a distinctive selection of cheeses handmade by local artisans. The appreciation of these fabulous cheeses left him and us with a longing to enjoy these treats back home. Our family dairy afforded the perfect resource to pay homage to this part of our heritage. Establishing the Nicasio Valley Cheese Company in 2010 has given us the opportunity to bring to reality something our father had only dreamt of. Swiss Master Cheesemaker, Maurizio Lorenzetti has mentored our family in the art of making the cheeses of Valle Maggia to ensure they are as magical here as they are in Switzerland. Our entire Lafranchi family is extremely proud to share our Nicasio Valley Cheese with you! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

๐Ÿ‘ปThe Secret to a Spooktacular Party?โžก๏ธGreat cheese!๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธPlease have your Halloween cheese order in by October 26th to rec...
10/21/2026

๐Ÿ‘ปThe Secret to a Spooktacular Party?
โžก๏ธGreat cheese!
๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธPlease have your Halloween cheese order in by October 26th to receive in time for the holiday, October 31st!
๐Ÿ†“Free shipping to all 50 states
Some restrictions apply ๏ฟผ๐ŸŽƒ
๐Ÿ“Order through our website. Link is in our bio: www.nicasiocheese.com

All she wanted from the tooth fairy was a wedge of San Geronimo!Dreams do come trueโ€ฆ..Link is in biowww.Nicasio cheese.c...
10/18/2026

All she wanted from the tooth fairy was a wedge of San Geronimo!
Dreams do come trueโ€ฆ..
Link is in bio
www.Nicasio cheese.com.

Give the gift of ORGANIC, farmstead, artisan cheese this holiday season! ๏ฟผOur cheese makes a great gift for colleagues, ...
10/15/2026

Give the gift of ORGANIC, farmstead, artisan cheese this holiday season! ๏ฟผ
Our cheese makes a great gift for colleagues, neighbors, family and friends!
One stop shopping through our website! Free shipping to all 50 states. Some restrictions apply.

10/08/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿง€ Isnโ€™t this a fun fall party appy!?
Posted by our friends .kitchen

If youโ€™re looking for the perfect fall appetizer, we, of course, suggest try making this adorable pumpkin cheese ball with our Foggy Morningโ€”a creamy, soft-ripened cheese that brings delicious flavor and a beautiful texture to any cheese board or appetizer.

Itโ€™s festive, itโ€™s delicious, and itโ€™s sure to be the first thing gone at your next fall gathering! ๐Ÿ‚

๐Ÿง€ THE PERFECT AFTERNOON SNACK? CHEESE, OF COURSE! ๐Ÿ˜‹Some snacks are good. Some snacks are Nicasio Valley Cheese good. ๐Ÿ˜‰An...
10/06/2026

๐Ÿง€ THE PERFECT AFTERNOON SNACK? CHEESE, OF COURSE! ๐Ÿ˜‹

Some snacks are good. Some snacks are Nicasio Valley Cheese good. ๐Ÿ˜‰

And judging by that big wedge, our little cheese lover knows exactly what heโ€™s doing! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง€

Made with care here in Marin County and perfect for snacking, sharing, or sneaking a few extra bites when no oneโ€™s looking. ๐Ÿ˜

Make your afternoon a little cheesier with Nicasio Valley Cheese! ๐Ÿง€โœจ

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿง€ Beautiful fall weekends are made for cheese! Our family looks forward to welcoming you to Nicasio Valley Cheese as yo...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿง€ Beautiful fall weekends are made for cheese!
Our family looks forward to welcoming you to Nicasio Valley Cheese as you explore the California Cheese Trail!
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Did you know all our cheese recipes come from our ancestral home in Maggia, Switzerland? We love sharing our familyโ€™s Swiss traditions with you!
Make us your first stop this weekend. We canโ€™t wait to see you!
๐Ÿ“ Cheese Shop open daily, 10 AMโ€“5 PM.

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿง€ The perfect cheese for your fall cheeseboard!Meet Formagella โ€” our mildest aged cheese, made in 3โ€ rounds with a velv...
09/29/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿง€ The perfect cheese for your fall cheeseboard!
Meet Formagella โ€” our mildest aged cheese, made in 3โ€ rounds with a velvety white exterior and a soft, buttery texture beneath the rind.
Similar to a Camembert or Brie, it has subtle earthy, mushroom and nutty notes that pair beautifully with the flavors of fall.
Add Formagella to your next autumn cheeseboard and let the cozy season begin! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿง€

๐Ÿฅ— Another great recipe from Sister Jan!This is a perfect End-of-Summer Saladโ€”fresh, colorful and packed with delicious s...
09/24/2026

๐Ÿฅ— Another great recipe from Sister Jan!

This is a perfect End-of-Summer Saladโ€”fresh, colorful and packed with delicious seasonal ingredients, including our creamy Nicasio Valley Foggy Morning Cheese. ๐Ÿง€

Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Avocado, Corn, Olives & Foggy Morning

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
2 cups cucumber, sliced and quartered
1ยฝ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
ยฝ cup Kalamata olives
โ…“ cup shallots, chopped
ยพ cup corn โ€” fresh, canned or frozen
โ…“ cup parsley, finely chopped
1 avocado, diced
4 oz Nicasio Valley Foggy Morning Cheese
Dressing

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red w**e vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
ยพ teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste
Directions

Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Marinate the chickpeas in the dressing for at least 30 minutes.
Place the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, shallots, corn and parsley in a large bowl. Set aside the avocado and cheese.
Pour the marinated chickpeas and dressing over the salad ingredients. Mix well.
Gently fold in the avocado and Foggy Morning Cheese.
Serve immediately or chill before serving.
A delicious way to enjoy those last tastes of summer! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง€

Thank you, Jan, for another wonderful recipe from our family kitchen! โค๏ธ

09/23/2026

Stop by and see us in Nicasio!
Fall is a great time to visit!
Our store is open daily 10-5.
www.nicasiocheese.com

Address

5300 Nicasio Valley Road
Nicasio, CA
94946

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(415) 662-6200

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