I remember the first time I met cheese...and I mean good, artisan cheese. It was love at first bite and I've been completely smitten ever since! Cheese is a true feast for the senses. The variety of scents, textures, colors, and flavors is astounding; sweet cream, mushroom, roasted brassica, fresh grass, toasted hazelnut...the list is infinite and the point is that I’m in love.
So how do you know what to eat with which cheese when the options are limitless? Well, think of cheese pairing like a great partnership—you want to complement one another, even bring out the best in each other. The same goes for pairing cheeses—ask what you like about a cheese, and find something that enhances that particular element. For example, if you like the tart sweetness of a cheddar, eat it with dried cherries to experience that flavor, only elevated and a touch more complex.
A Few of Our Favorite Cheesemongers
It's no secret that Wisconsin is a dairy wonderland. Here are some of our favorite places to find beautiful cheeses from near and far.
Fromagination
Shop in Madison + online store with free shipping to most of the midwest
Carr Valley Cheese
7 locations throughout southwest Wisconsin + online store
Edelweiss Cheese
Shop in New Glarus or online
Landmark Creamery
Shop in Paoli or online
Lark Market
Shop in Janesville or online
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