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In Ladoeiro, Beira Baixa, João Barata makes cheese the way it's always been made: with raw sheep's and goat's milk from local flocks, salt, rennet and the time ageing demands. The result is a mixed cheese with a semi-hard paste, uniform white colour and small natural holes, combining the sheep's intensity with the goat's smoothness in a balance only handcrafted methods can achieve.

Two Milks, One Character

The blend of raw sheep's and goat's milk isn't a compromise, it's a choice. Sheep gives depth and persistence, goat softens and balances. Raw milk preserves all the organoleptic richness pasteurisation removes. With a minimum of 30 days' ageing, this cheese develops a complexity of flavours that accelerated processes can't achieve.

What Sets This Cheese Apart

• Raw sheep's and goat's milk from local flocks in Ladoeiro, Beira Baixa
• A minimum 30-day handcrafted ageing, with no additives or preservatives
• A semi-hard paste with small natural holes, firm and slightly buttery in texture
• An intense, harmonious flavour with a lasting finish, characteristic of the raw milk blend
• Made by João Barata, a Beira Baixa cheesemaker with a family tradition

At the Table

Serve at room temperature, taken out of the fridge about 30 minutes beforehand. Pairs with fig jam, wild honey, nuts and a full-bodied red wine from Beira Interior. The cheese may show natural variations in appearance between pieces, a result of ageing, humidity, pastures and the handcrafted ageing process itself.

Verified Origin

João Barata is one of the craftspeople Geocakes selected by the same criteria: known origin, quality milk, traditional methods and respect for time. This cheese comes straight from Ladoeiro to your table.

From Beira Baixa to your table. Flavourful and authentic.

Herdade do Escrivão Organic Olive Oil comes from Galega olives grown in Beira Baixa according to organic farming principles and Demeter certification. This extra virgin olive oil expresses the territory's authenticity, combining ancestral tradition with organic purity to offer a genuine, balanced flavour that honours its land of origin.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Galega Variety

Made in the Beira Baixa region, this organic olive oil comes exclusively from Galega variety olives, grown in olive groves that respect natural cycles. Demeter certification guarantees not only the absence of synthetic chemicals, but also biodynamic practices that preserve the soil's vitality.

The sensory profile reveals delicate fruity notes and an elegant finish, characteristics that make this olive oil particularly versatile in the kitchen. Its smoothness lets it bring out the natural flavours of ingredients without masking them.

Key Features

• Double organic and Demeter certification
• A smooth profile with fruity notes
• Preserves food's natural flavours
• Traditional production from Beira Baixa

Awaken your senses with this handcrafted selection of organic seasonings from Beira Baixa. Three intense flavours come together in one kit: aromatic thyme, smoked paprika paste and hot sauce (piri-piri) in a dosing dropper, ready to turn any dish into an authentic, territorial gastronomic experience.

Organic Intensity from Beira Baixa

This exclusive selection brings together three handcrafted organic seasonings made at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark, the first Portuguese geopark recognised by UNESCO. Each flavour was developed by Chefs Raquel and Mário Rui Ramos, with over 40 years of HORECA experience, and reflects Geocakes' commitment to traditional recipes and ingredients from local producers in the Idanha-a-Nova region.

The organic thyme reveals earthy, aromatic notes characteristic of the region's Mediterranean flora. The paprika paste combines natural sweetness with balanced smoky touches, the result of peppers ripening under Beira Baixa's summer sun. The standout is the hot sauce dropper, made with Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, two of the world's hottest peppers: a few drops are enough to set any dish ablaze, from seafood rice to grilled meat.

Kitchen Uses

Organic thyme seasons roasted meats, grilled vegetables and broths, reducing the need for salt. Paprika paste enhances stews, seafood rice and marinades, bringing depth and colour to dishes. The hot sauce dropper adds controlled heat to soups, sauces and snacks, drop by drop, without ever overpowering the recipe's original flavour. A versatile kit for anyone who likes to season their own way.

Key Features

• Double organic certification, in production and processing
• Controlled dosing of the hot sauce, drop by drop, for a custom intensity
• Authentic flavours from Beira Baixa, nothing industrial or artificial
• Handcrafted, territorial production, linked to the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark

Origin and Certification

All the seasonings have organic certification in production and processing, plus the GeoFood seal, which attests to their territorial origin and their link to the Naturtejo Geopark. The ingredients come from short supply chains and local producers in the Idanha-a-Nova region, preserving traditional methods and native resources. For shelf life, always check the label on each seasoning or contact us directly.