When it comes to the best states to find cheese, Wisconsin and Vermont come to mind. But, since we’re in New Hampshire we have to argue with that. There are plenty of farms and dairy production operations right here in New England. One of the best places to find the dairy delicacy is at this giant cheese store in New Hampshire.
To experience the “Harman Tradition” you’ll want to head to the small town of Sugar Hill in New Hampshire.
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Here, just off a main road, is Harman’s Cheese & Country Store.
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The store was the dream of John and Kate Harman who left a life in New York City in search of a retirement in a small town with a country store.
Harman’s Cheese & Country Store / Facebook They found their store in 1954. At around the same time, they also met a man who told they he’d recently come across a store of “forgotten” cheese. Knowing the value of aged cheese, John jumped at the chance to own it and purchased nearly half a ton for about .54 cents a pound.
Using his skills in advertising, John began his own mail order business. Word spread and the Harman cheese became known as the “World’s Greatest” Cheddar Cheese."
From there, a business began!
Harman’s Cheese & Country store has been a thriving part of the community ever since.
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Offering their own aged cheese as well as lots of snacks and accessories, this is one store that every cheese lover needs to see.
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The only problem with aged cheese is that it runs out and once it’s gone it’s gone. For example, this summer only 20 blocks of the Smoked 2015 Harman’s Cheddar was left. This 3 year aged cheese was a specialty and people ran to buy it
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Even if you don’t plan on buying a huge haul of cheese, it’s worth stopping by for a taste of this cheese.
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And they’re happy to answer questions about their products.
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There’s plenty to buy right in the refrigerator if you don’t have time to taste.
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The popularity of their aged cheese often means that you can only take home a limited amount.
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But, if you miss out on the cheese you want there are plenty of other things to keep you full!
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Harman’s Cheese & Country Store is located at 1400 Route 117 in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire. They’re open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of Sunday when they open a half hour earlier at 9 a.m. Learn more on their website, or check them out on Facebook. Give them a call on (603) 823-8000.
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They found their store in 1954. At around the same time, they also met a man who told they he’d recently come across a store of “forgotten” cheese. Knowing the value of aged cheese, John jumped at the chance to own it and purchased nearly half a ton for about .54 cents a pound.
Using his skills in advertising, John began his own mail order business. Word spread and the Harman cheese became known as the “World’s Greatest” Cheddar Cheese."
From there, a business began!
Speaking of giant, have you seen the story of the giant pumpkin grown in New Hampshire? It was just 100 pounds away from breaking the world record and it’s actually pretty impressive.
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