Who says mice should have all the fun when it comes to cheese? I’ll admit that I’m drawn to several flavors; Swiss, Provolone for example but never knew what went into the process of making it. So, I planned a trip to the National Historic Cheesemaking Center to gain better insight.
$5 to get in to a small tour. Go only if you have an interest in cheese making history.
Fascinating place, and fun, too! Absolutely worth a visit.
Cheese-Not just for Mice
Overall: The center is open from May through October with a five-dollar admission fee. The director, Donna is a charming woman that I had the pleasure of meeting and gaining more insight from.
After a film presentation, our pleasant tour guide, Karen, added interesting tidbits of historical information. It’s amazing to think at one time there were at least 200 cheese factories. That number has dwindled down to twelve. Learn how Wisconsin was the first state to grade cheese; Flavor, Color, Body and Texture and Finish and Appearance. I learned the difference between “curds” and “whey” no thanks to Little Miss Muffet.
Who would have thought that high quality milk is primary in the cheese making process and the details that are put into place as the first step to producing great cheese? In Wisconsin alone there are 600 types of cheese and you'll learn how they are placed in categories.
Excellent place to learn about cheese making and local history. The 1916 cheese factory was very informative. Our tour guide Fritz still makes cheese.
So much I learned. People were so knowledgeable. Talked to a Cheese master as well. Well worth the visit
National Historic Cheesemaking Center is a US Travel Agency based in Monroe, Wisconsin. National Historic Cheesemaking Center is located at 2108 6th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566, USA.
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