Wisconsin Cheese Makers

In 2012 Clock Shadow Creamery became the first cheese factory in Milwaukee. The factory, located in Walker’s Point, churned out curds, quark and many other kinds of cheese for more than a decade. But when it closed its shop late last year, a lot of people wondered what would come next? We look at the new tenants, Hill Valley Dairy, and its plans for the space.

New panelists at the University of Wisconsin's Center for Diary Research get trained to describe what they like about cheese based on its texture, taste, aroma and other attributes.

As one of only two female Master Cheesemakers in the world, Pam Hodgson's passion for cheese runs in her blood.

The Lake Effect team heads to Anodyne in Walker's Point for a show on-stage in front of a live audience to explore the neighborhood’s LGBTQ history, learn how Walker’s Point became the center of Latinx life in the city, look at the neighborhood’s foodie scene, and learn about Clock Shadow Creamery.

Holidays like Christmas are an opportunity to bring out special recipes and foods unique to the season. And although cheese is a staple year-round in Wisconsin, there are some seasonal ones that can help make your gatherings special.

It was big news nine years ago when the Swiss dairy cooperative, Emmi, purchased Monroe, Wisc.-based Roth Käse USA. The combined company became Emmi Roth,…

As you get ready for your Memorial Day weekend picnic or barbecue, don’t forget the cheese!Jeanette Hurt is Lake Effect's regular ambassador to the world…

For the first time in nearly three decades, a cheese from the U.S. has won the World Championship Cheese Contest.The Grand Cru Surchoix is made by Emmi…

Wisconsin may be the land of cheese, but even local cheeseheads would likely draw a blank at the mention of a "cheese dinner."A cheese dinner is just what…

Names such as Gruyere, Brie, Parmesan, Havarti, Feta, Asiago, Gorgonzola and Fontina.Shawna Morris of the U.S. Dairy Export Council says the European…