Silvery Moon Creamery is currently crafting more than twelve varieties of quality artisanal cheeses. All of Silvery Moon's cheeses are handcrafted right at Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook.

There is no use of chemical fertilizers or growth hormones and the farm's 50 registered Holsteins are out on the pasture seven months of the year and enjoy homegrown hay year round.

Cheesemaker and co-owner Jennifer Betancourt learned the art of cheesemaking at the Squire Tarbox Inn on Westport Island. She followed her passion for cheese to Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. From these roots, the Silvery Moon Creamery took shape in June 2003.

The Knight family has been farming the same land since the 1700's and continues to practice agriculture in a way that is safe for you and your family, their employees and the environment.

Some of Jennifer's award winning cheeses include:

• Fresh Cheddar Curd - Popular with children, easily melts, this is a fresh mild cheese.
• Tuscan Herbed Curd - Fresh cheddar curd marinated in extra virgin olive oil with parsley, red pepper and garlic.
• French Herbed Curd - Fresh cheddar curd marinated in extra virgin olive oil with chives, parsley, basil, tarragon, rosemary and marjoram.
• Rosemary's Waltz - Coated in organic rosemary and a scattering of juniper berries with a fresh tart taste.
• Tally Ho Plain or w/ Peppercorn or Dill - Smooth and creamy with an open texture, a bit like Havarti.
• Sawet Wild - Starting life as cheddar, the wheels are gently brushed as they age creating a beautiful mold rind.
• Creme Fraiche - A smooth cultured cream. Excellent over fruit or for a savory sauce.
• Westbrook White - A fresh cheese with a light lemony taste, similar to feta or chevre crottin but made with cow's milk.
• R&R Farmhouse Cheddar - Silvery Moon's aged traditional farmstead cheddar. A nice medium cheddar.
• Camembert and Brie - Luxurious white bloomy rind and a soft creamy interior.
• Probiotic Yogurt - Made with whole unpasteurized milk this thick, tart yogurt has a layer of cultured cream on top.