Part of the 2012 Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series: treat Dad to a night out and taste four cheeses washed or saoked in beer, wine and assorted spirits. A new trend in Wisconsin, these cheeses are winning world championships with their unique look and taste. Presented by Jeanne Carpenter, founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Meet at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, Wis., just 10 minutes south of Madison. Class begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Limited to 20 attendees. Register at www.wicheeseclass.com. SOLD OUT
Wisconsin Cheese Originals is partnering with the State Fair Park Foundation to host the Second Annual All Star Blue Ribbon Tasting, offering the public a rare taste of Wisconsin's best specialty meats, cheeses, beers, wines, all in one room. From 6 to 9 p.m., the public is invited to the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park in West Allis to taste dozens of blue-ribbon specialty meats and cheeses, paired with award-winning Wisconsin beers and wines, plus a special State Fair dessert table. A VIP reception at 5 p.m. will feature a meet and greet with Wisconsin cheesemakers and specialty meat processors. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door. A limited number of VIP tickets are available at $50. Included in all ticket prices are tastings of blue ribbon cheeses and meats, plus award-winning beers and wines. Purchase tickets at www.blueribbontasting.com.< /p>
Part of the 2012 Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series: in honor of America's birthday, we'll taste four cheeses sporting red, white, or blue, with each being a different cow, goat or sheep cheese, as Wisconsin is home to more dairy sheep, goats and cows than any other state in the nation. May we daresay their milk makes the best cheese, too? Affirmative. Presented by Jeanne Carpenter, founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Meet at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, Wis., just 10 minutes south of Madison. Class begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Limited to 20 attendees. Register at www.wicheeseclass.com.
Part of the 2012 Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series: Pasture-grazed cheeses are just one of WIsconsin's cheesy claims to fame, thanks to a climate that boasts three seasons capable of producing lush, green grass perfect for animals to eat. We'll taste four seasonal cheeses, each made only when cows are grazing on grass, and see if we can taste the difference that grass makes. Presented by Jeanne Carpenter, founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Meet at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, Wis., just 10 minutes south of Madison. Class begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Limited to 20 attendees. Register at www.wicheeseclass.com.
Part of the 2012 Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series: Okay, so we won't only scratch and sniff these cheeses, we'll eat them, too. You'll taste four of Jeanne's favorites, hear her personal stories about spending time making cheese with each maker, and learn a few secrets about each. Presented by Jeanne Carpenter, founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Meet at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, Wis., just 10 minutes south of Madison. Class begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Limited to 20 attendees. Register at www.wicheeseclass.com.
If you've always wanted a backstage pass to Wisconsin's artisan cheese plants and craft breweries, this exclusive two-day tour is for you. Get an inside look as to why the cheese and beer produced in the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin is routinely judged as some of the best in the world! This small-group tour is limited to just 20 people and includes custom tours and tastings at: Uplands Cheese, Dodgeville; Hook's Cheese, Mineral Point; Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby; Nordic Creamery, Westby and Potosi Brewery, Potosi. Plus, we'll indulge in a fabulous local-foods dinner and overnight bed and breakfast stay at The Roth House and Old Oak Inn in Soldiers Grove. Tour price includes all meals, tours, tastings, accommodations and transportation via air-conditioned motorcoach. Reserve your spot by July 15, 2012. Cost: $345 per person, based on double or triple occupancy. $395 for single travelers. Deposit of $150 payable upon booking your seat, with balance due Sept. 1, 2012. View a detailed itinerary by clicking here. Save your seat at www. wicheesefest.com.
Part of the 2012 Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series: We'll be singing the blues at this class, celebrating and tasting four of the state's best blue cheeses. Learn the mystery behind blue cheesemaking, and what makes one blue taste different fromanother. If you think you don't like veined cheeses, we may just change your mind with these mind-blowing blues. Presented by Jeanne Carpenter, founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Meet at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, Wis., just 10 minutes south of Madison. Class begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Limited to 20 attendees. Register at www.wicheeseclass.com.
Spend Friday touring Wisconsin farmstead dairies and cheese plants. That evening, attend the annual Meet the Cheesemaker Gala Reception, where you'll meet 35 Wisconsin cheesemakers, taste 150 different artisan, farmstead and specialty cheeses, and have the opportunity to purchase your favorites. Saturday offers a morning keynote speaker, luncheon, and a stunning line-up of afternoon tasting seminars held at Monona Terrace. On Saturday evening, experience a culinary sensation at one of a several participating Madison restaurants, and join a featured cheesemaker at a private dinner. Learn more here:www.wicheesefest.com
Part of the 2012 Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series: One bite of these artisan cheeses and you'll skip the extra helping of mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving. We'll taste four Wisconsin cheeses perfect for pairing with your holiday meal, and perhaps, even capable of outshining the turkey! Presented by Jeanne Carpenter, founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Meet at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, Wis., just 10 minutes south of Madison. Class begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Limited to 20 attendees. Register at www.wicheeseclass.com.
Learn how to assemble the perfect cheese tray as a holiday gift or entertaining masterpiece. We'll taste four of the newest holiday cheeses on the market for 2012 and discuss perfect companions for each. Presented by Jeanne Carpenter, founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Includes a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Meet at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 North Main Street in downtown Oregon, Wis., just 10 minutes south of Madison. Class begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 and seats must be reserved in advance. Limited to 20 attendees. Register at www.wicheeseclass.com.
