Dairy

Madeline's Dairy collection brings together cheese, butter, ghee, and yogurt from independent US creameries and makers like Cheese Brothers, Smith's Country Cheese, and Pure Indian Foods. It spans aged and fresh cheeses, spreadable cheese, cultured and grass-fed butter, shelf-stable ghee, and yogurt, covering both everyday.

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Madeline's Dairy collection brings together cheese, butter, ghee, and yogurt from independent US creameries and makers like Cheese Brothers, Smith's Country Cheese, and Pure Indian Foods. It spans aged and fresh cheeses, spreadable cheese, cultured and grass-fed butter, shelf-stable ghee, and yogurt, covering both everyday staples and specialty items for cheese boards and cooking. If you are shopping specifically for cheese, the dedicated Cheese collection narrows it down, while this page is the place to see all dairy together.

How to choose

  • Start with the category. Cheese is for snacking, boards, and cooking; butter and ghee are for cooking and baking; yogurt is for breakfast and snacking.
  • For cheese, consider age and style. Fresh and spreadable cheeses are mild and soft, aged cheddars and hard cheeses are sharper and firmer, and flavored cheeses add ingredients like bacon, horseradish, or herbs.
  • Butter vs. ghee. Butter is best for spreading, baking, and finishing, while ghee is clarified, shelf-stable, and has a higher smoke point for cooking.
  • Watch perishability. Many dairy items need refrigeration and ship cold, while ghee and some hard cheeses are more stable; the product page notes storage and shipping.
  • Check dietary needs. Look for grass-fed butter, lactose information, and any cultures listed; ingredients and labeling are on each product page.
  • Buying as a gift? Cheese assortments and spread sets travel well and pair with the charcuterie, crackers, and gift box collections.

Frequently asked questions

What types of dairy do you carry? This collection includes cheese, butter, ghee, and yogurt. You can browse all of it here, or use the dedicated Cheese collection to focus on cheese alone.

What is the difference between butter and ghee? Ghee is butter that has been simmered to remove water and milk solids, which gives it a higher smoke point and longer shelf life. Regular butter has a creamier texture and is better for spreading and baking.

How should I store cheese to keep it fresh? Keep cheese wrapped in the refrigerator, ideally in wax or cheese paper so it can breathe without drying out. Harder, aged cheeses last longer than soft, fresh ones.

Does the dairy ship cold? Perishable dairy items are packed to stay cool in transit, while shelf-stable items like ghee do not require refrigeration in shipping. Check the product page for specific shipping and storage notes.

Do you have options for lactose sensitivity? Aged hard cheeses and ghee are naturally lower in lactose than fresh dairy, but tolerance varies by person. Read the product page and consult a professional if you have specific dietary concerns.

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