This is one story that really needs a photo to accompany it, but so far, I couldn’t find one. Troy Landwehr, commissioned by Cheez-It, has craved several famous presidents’ faces into a block of cheese. I’m sure once the “Cheese” Rushmore makes it to Times Square, we’ll get some fun photos! It’s George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Abe … Read More
Wisc. Cheese Featured on History Channel
The cheesehead state will take center stage on the History Channel’s Modern Marvels on June 27 at 9:00 p.m. Wisconsin cheesemakers and Alto Dairy will be featured in the hour long show about cheese. The documentary takes a look at both ancient techniques and new technologies behind some of the world’s most popular cheeses as they visit several of the … Read More
Hoosiers Donate Cheese
The Milk Promotion Services of Indiana choose a unique way to celebrate June Dairy Month, by also recognizing Hunger Awareness Day. The group, in partnership with Fair Oaks Farms, donated 4,000 pounds of Indiana cheese to five food banks across the state. Each food bank will receive 800 pounds of handcrafted Fair Oaks Farms Muenster cheese, a creamy, mild cheese … Read More
A Guide to America’s Cheese
If you love cheese, then you will love this new book “The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese”. Author Jeffrey P. Roberts has compiled the stories of over 350 cheesemakers and paired them with photos. Mr. Roberts, a founder of the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese at the University of Vermont, has ferreted out stories of about 350 of the 400 … Read More
New Pasture-Grazed Cheese
There’s a new cheese on the block (pun intended!) – Black Creek Pasture-Grazed White Cheddar Cheese. The cheese is made from local farmers in Southwest Wisconsin on a limited basis, in season from late April through early October, based on pasture quality. “The pasture grazed product has a unique flavor profile and rich, creamy texture that makes it a wonderful … Read More
Cheese Store Winners
The winners of the Third Annual American Artisanal Treasure Awards, presented by the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, have been announced. This star studded event was created by Norbert Wabnig, the proprietor of the store, which has been in operation since 1967 and hosted numerous Hollywood A-listers. “The American Artisanal Treasure Awards is my way of saying thank you to … Read More
Probiotic Cheddar Cheese
Those north of the U.S. border now have access to the first probiotic cheese in Canada, made by Kraft foods. The cheddar cheese, called Kraft LiveActive, contains probiotics like those most often found in yogurt. Probiotics are beneficial cultures promoted as being beneficial to digestive health and enhancing the immune system.
Wisc. Shines at Cheese Contest
This is the latest of several releases I’ve posted on U.S. cheesemakers shining in competitions, both domestic and internationally. It leads me to believe – we have some pretty amazing cheesemakers in this country, and that’s something to be mighty proud of! Here, we learn more about the master craftsmen from Wisconsin. At the March 2007 United States Championship Cheese … Read More
Cheese Underground
Cheese Underground…what a great name for a blog! While researching the previous post, I discovered that Wisconsin artisan cheesemakers have also created their very own blog! Written by Jeanne Carpenter, cheese enthusiast, says that “Wisconsin seems to be a mecca for artisan cheesemakers. Whether it’s a dairy farmer who is building a cheesrie right on the farm, or a couple … Read More
Two New Master Cheesemaker Grads
This is an interesting fact – Wisconsin is the only state to offer a Ph.D cheesemaker training program. The training takes three years to complete, and certification is offered in a variety of cheeses. Wisconsin has now graduated 49 cheesemakers from the advanced-level training program, which was established in 1994. In April, two new members joined the ranks of certified … Read More