Good Hands Creamery is owned and operated by Liz Bleakley, a former physician assistant, and Nachiket Kumar, a designer. The duo moved to Vermont in 2020 with plans to expand their small urban vegetable farm and find their place in a new community. Falling in love with cheesemaking was not part of their original plan, but it became a passionate pursuit that would define their new venture.

Their work draws inspiration from a deep love of cheese, microbiology, and human health, coupled with an awe of the ancient relationship between humans and dairy animals. This unique background brings both scientific understanding and creative vision to their craft. They make raw milk cheese by hand using traditional techniques and the highest quality fresh, local milk.

The creamery represents more than just artisanal food production for the pair. They find joy in both the technical and creative aspects of cheesemaking, but perhaps most rewarding is bringing happiness to people's faces through their food. Their commitment to quality ingredients and handcrafted techniques reflects their dedication to creating unique artisanal cheeses that honor both tradition and innovation.

Dairy

• Raw milk cheese

Pantry/Other

• Kimchi
• Sauerkraut
• Salsa
• Seasonal vegetables