Honey-Passionfruit Shrimp Stir-Fry
One of my favorite things about cooking on the farm is being able to walk into the garden and decide what’s for dinner. This stir-fry came together on a cool...
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Meet the owners: Jack & Michelle
Handcrafted with Heart in Cambria
Jack & Michelle Rudolph are the stewards of a 150-year-old legacy on the Central Coast. Learn more about how their passion and dedication to the family farm shapes the flavor of Stepladder's award-winning cheeses.
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From pastures to aging
Our LaMancha goats live right here on the ranch in open pastures. From milking to production and aging, all of our cheese is produced right here inside this hundred-year-old barn in Cambria, California.
Our creamery is where all the delicious cheesy magic happens. Inside our facility, there are four main areas for production: the milk house, the barn, packaging and cheesemaking.
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Book a guided tour of our historic 150-year-old ranch in Cambria, where you can explore the farm, interact with playful goats, and learn about cheesemaking.
Stepladder Creamery Named 2026 Artisan Producer of the Year
The results are in, and we are incredibly honored to share that Stepladder Creamery has been named the 2026 Artisan Producer of the Year at this year’s California State Fair...
Recipes from the the ranch
Here's what's cooking in our kitchen.
Burning Love & Dandelion Chocolate Pairing Bites
Inside your Spring Cheese Club shipment is everything you’ll need to create these indulgent bites. This simple pairing brings out the creamy, tangy richness of Burning Love and the deep,...
Fresh Fromage Blanc Gnocchi
This recipe for gnocchi uses our Fresh Fromage Blanc for an extra creamy Italian dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners the whole family will love.
The Quick Cheese Board!
Between working, running the farm, and trying to have a life, we’re always hosting—and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Over time, we’ve learned some quick tricks for...
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