NEWS

Cheesemaker Diary Online - France

1 July 2008

Our cheese maker, Christopher Ganzer has finally posted his tour diary from his trip to France.  Tour Diary here

Paris

Cheesemaking Workshop announced

12 May 2008

Our next Cheesemaking Workshop for the year to be held in Kingaroy will be held on the 21st June 2008.  To book email Tracy-Anne or Fiona (cellardoor@kingaroycheese.com.au) or phone 0741625990 to book your place.

To find out what the workshop is like by the reading the Courier Mail article which featured this great day in the country. Courier Mail

Cheesemaker Christopher Ganzer

Where'd The Cheese Go?

19 Mar 2008

Monty Python might think that cheesemakers are blessed, but I think they are just a bit mad.  Check out this video from alternative musos Ween and there obsession with cheese, when asked to produce a jingle for a US pizza company.

Cheese at Maggie Beer promo

7 October 2007

Well known television identity and regional food champion Maggie Beer made her way to Queensland last week to launch her new book, “Maggie’s Harvest”.  Local cheesemaker Christopher Ganzer was on hand at a private presentation of Ms Beer’s book at the Brisbane providores, Black Pearl Epicure.  Kingaroy Cheese's "Bunya Black" was featured in the dessert course along with three Christmas themed dishes.  Mr Ganzer said, “I had the opportunity to present our cheese at Maggie’s book launch, as Black Pearl, is the distributor in Queensland for both Kingaroy Cheese and Maggie Beer products”.


Chris Ganzer and Maggie Beer

Opening Day

2 Aug 2007

ay saw the opening of the Kingaroy Cheese cellar door.  We are really happy with the presentation of the new shop and very excited to have a new wine partner in Barambah Wines.  You can see a set of photos on the link below, including our very first customer, local Kellie Christie who was in early to buy a bottle of the new wine - thanks and good to see you Kellie.

Cellar Door Photos


First CustomerFirst Customer at the Kingaroy Cheese cellar  door.  Cellar door staff member Cindy Kemp (left), with local Kellie Christie

More Fun At The Ekka

18 Aug 2007

Kingaroy Cheese had the great pleasure of seeing cheesemaker Christopher Ganzer on the ABC Queensland News on Thursday  16th August.  

Jenny Woodward and Alison Alexander

Cheesemaker Christopher Ganzer with  Food identity Alison Alexander (left) and ABC weather presenter Jenny Woodward (centre).

Bunya Black best cheese in Qld


11 June 2007

On Saturday night Kingaroy Cheese's Bunya Black was awarded a trophy for best Queensland Cheese at the Brisbane Specialty Cheese show.  Bunya Black also won best White Moulded Cheese and a gold medal.  But that is not all Kingaroy Red and Gourmet Feta also won gold awards on the night.

The "Big Cheese" article written by Fossicking writer David Costello can be read at the Courier Mail's webpage.

Award Presentation
Cheesemaker Chris Ganzer with
Dept State Development Rep

Grand Dairy Awards Tour Diary


12 Feb 07
The Grand Dairy Awards were presented on Friday 9 Feb 2007 and Cheesemaker Christopher Ganzer was in the running for an award, with the Stuart River Triple Cream Brie.  While Kingaroy Cheese didn't win a medal, Mr Ganzer partied with the winners and gave "The Friends of Kingaroy Cheese" an exclusive tour diary of his trip to Melbourne and some of the most exciting food destinations in Australia.  To read the adventures of our Cheesemaker register with the "Friends of Kingaroy Cheese" today.
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