Posted on 06/04/2025 5:31:47 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL CHEESE DAY
Moooove over whiners! June 4 is National Cheese Day! An encyclopedia of cheese will cover the alphabet and broaden your vocabulary. It will undoubtedly contain more varieties of cheese than what's found at the local grocer.
#NationalCheeseDay
Cheese is produced from the pressed curds of milk. The milk can come from cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. Temperature and aging affect the flavor and texture of the cheese, as well as spices and other seasonings added during the process.
The opportunity to go to a cheese tasting or visit a cheesemonger who is knowledgeable about pairings will improve your enjoyment of the cheese you choose. Does Stilton melt? Can you serve Chévre with a salad? Be sure to ask questions and provide your preferences. Your favorite wine might find a new sidekick. You might discover a smokey spread to go with bruschetta or a tangy cheddar to pack with lunch.
In the United States, a road trip to Wisconsin isn't out of the question for quality and variety. But, they aren't the only place to find outstanding flavor and choice. Local delis have selections of domestic and imported cheeses, and independent shops offer a rotating inventory beckoning us to keep visiting to see what's new.
Excellent as a snack on its own, cheese is also a perfect ingredient in pasta, soups, souffle, and many other recipes. We slap it on a sandwich cold, but why stop there when it can be grilled and melted. When company comes to visit, nothing is better than a cheeseball, especially when bacon is added.
Cheese is multinational, too! Every nation in the world has its own variety of cheese. Italy seems to have harnessed the market. They did add it to pizza, and that's pretty amazing. Savor the opportunity if you ever have the chance to taste cheeses from around the world. For example, hop on over to Greece. They have this dessert called cheesecake. Delicious!
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHEESE DAY
There are many ways to celebrate National Cheese Day. Try a new recipe or take a risk and try a type of cheese you've never heard of before. Ask for recommendations from friends or share your favorites. Make sure you share your love of cheese on social media using the hashtag #NationalCheeseDay.
NATIONAL CHEESE DAY HISTORY
During our research, we could not determine the origins of National Cheese Day.
I have never gotten a good sub at a chain.
Mom & Pop shops only.................
Carr Valley Cheese is always a stop on our regular Wisconsin Dells visits...cranberry chipotle cheddar, smoked pepper jack, gran canaria over veggies, and white wine (Wollersheim) cheese spread (or dip pretzles in). Liked their tiny shop off I94, but not as quaint now that they paired with another shop a block away. They have mmmaaaannnnyyyy choices and there’s always some new comestibles to try. Wollersheim Winery is great, and Distillery and Fawn Creek Winery’s summer music venue is a beautiful afternoon.
She didn’t detour to the National Mustard Museum in Middleton?
I never knew that! Thanks.
No. I was wrong, they went to Broadhead. I have heard of the National Mustard Museum. I’ll have to go there one of these days.
I highly recommend Gjetost, alt. “Brunost” or “Mysost”, a Norwegian ‘anti-cheese’ made with whey, milk, and/or cream.
The dominant US importer is the Ski Queen brand. It is popular both there and in South Korea, for some reason.
I prefer it as a breakfast cheese, and it pairs well with breakfast fruits and other fare.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Cheese Glorious Cheese!!
The National Mustard Museum left Mount Horeb probably a decade ago. They are in Middleton, now.
Fun shop. I love how they let you sample everything with a pretzel stick. :)
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