History of Wisconsin Cheese

History of Wisconsin Cheese

Cheese is the main focus of Wisconsin’s dairy business. In fact, the cheese making industry uses about ninety percent of Wisconsin’s total milk production. Wisconsin produces a total of five hundred different varieties, styles, and types of cheese such as Colby, Brick cheeses, and Baby Swiss which are all originally made in … Read more

Cheese Storage and Labeling Tips

Cheese Storage and Labeling Tips

Served as part of a dish or part of the well-known cheese board, cheese is one of the most popular foods in the world. Legend says that the process of cheese making dates from 8000 BC and that cheese was discovered accidentally by an Arab trader who used a container made from … Read more

The Ins and Outs of American Cheese

Cheeseburger

One of the many things the United States has become known for globally over the years is the love for cheese, and it has been an essential part of our diets. Some of the best cheeses come from different parts of the world, but there’s something about American cheese that makes it … Read more

All Prov-alone Again

Provolone Dolce

Provolone is an Italian cheese from Southern Italy. In the present time, the major production of Provolone cheese happens in Po valley region, specifically in Lombardy and Veneto. It has a DOP designation granted by the European Union to ensure that it is produced under strict supervision using specific methods to guarantee … Read more

Monterey Jack: A True American Cheese

Vella Cheese Young Jack

Monterey Jack or sometimes shortened to Jack, is a semi-hard cheese from Mexico which is customarily white and is made using cow’s milk. It is commonly used in cooking because it melts beautifully and has a mild flavor, making it an ideal base for other flavors. Let us know more about Monterey … Read more

A Muenster of a Cheese

Muenster of a Cheese

Muenster cheese is a semi-soft cheese which has different variations such as French, German, and American. The American variation of the cheese is believed to be an imitation of the Alsatian washed-rind Munster cheese which was introduced by German immigrants. The name Muenster came from the French city of Munster in Alsace. … Read more

Roquefort: The King of Cheeses

The King of Cheeses

There are many kinds of blue cheeses being produced but Roquefort is considered as the most famous blue cheese in France. It is reported to be a favorite of Emperor Charlemagne and is also referred to as the cheese of kings and popes. Let us know more about the history of Roquefort … Read more

Denmark’s Famous Havarti Cheese

Cream havarti on bread

Havarti is a semi-soft cheese and is the most famous cheese from Denmark. It was produced by a Danish farmer’s wife in the mid-1800’s. She started it by traveling across the world to explore and learn the art of cheese making. When she came back to Denmark, she began experimenting with different … Read more