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{ Janet Fletcher / Food Writer }

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Top States for Cheese

April 23, 2019 janet@janetfletcher.com
Alemar Good Thunder (left) and Shepherd’s Way Friesago

Alemar Good Thunder (left) and Shepherd’s Way Friesago

Where should you live if you’re a cheese lover? Maybe it’s not as important as great weather, but availability of great cheese is one reason I love where I live. Artisan cheesemaking is happening well beyond the leading dairy states, and it has been exciting to see the activity push into new territory. Weighing a couple of factors, I’ve compiled a (totally subjective) list of the Top Ten Cheese States.

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In From: U.S. Tags American cheese, artisan cheese, U.S. cheese, Indiana cheese, Massachusetts cheese, Minnesota cheese, Texas cheese, Washington cheese
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Waiting for Ripe

August 8, 2017 janet@janetfletcher.com
Flora

It has been many years since Judy Schad released a new cheese, and here’s the three-word review: Worth the wait. Flora, the newbie, joins the other distinguished goat cheeses from Capriole, Schad’s pioneering Indiana creamery. Maybe you think the planet already has plenty of soft-ripened goat cheese, but I’m willing to bet that Flora floats to the top.

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In From: U.S., Milk: Goat Tags Capriole, Judy Schad, Flora, Indiana cheese
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