In this newest video, we explore Wisconsin, America’s top cheese-producing state in terms of quantity and quality. Wisconsin cheesemakers produce more than 500 varieties, types and styles of cheese, far more than any state.The American Club, located in Kohler, Wisconsin is the only AAA Five Diamond resort hotel in the Midwest. Known for their gourmet dining, Executive Chef Ulrich Koberstein shows how to make a delicious Truffle Mac’ and Cheese.

 

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Comfort foods, like the Truffle Mac’ and Cheese featured in this video, bring relaxing evenings and conjure warm memories. Whether enjoying these dishes at home or in a restaurant, here are a few wines with the right mix of fruit and acidity to enliven favorite comfort foods.

• Decadent Cheese Dishes – Delicious cheese recipes like the Truffle Mac’ and Cheese call for a balanced Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc.
• Hearty Meat Meals – Beef pot pie, fried chicken and meatloaf go well with a hearty wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot.
• Soups and Chowders – Steaming bowls of soup go well with warm wines like a Pinot Noir or red Burgundy.
• Pizza and Hamburgers – Comfort foods like these go well with Zinfandel and Syrah.

At the 2008 World Championship Cheese Contest, several Wisconsin artisan cheeses gained international recognition for their high-quality and superior flavors. Congratulations to the following cheeses and their cheesemakers:

Cheddar, Aged One to Two Years
Award: Best of Class
Company: Maple Leaf Cheese
Co-op Name: Roger Larson
Location: Monroe, WI
Score: 99.75

Provolone, Aged
Award: Best of Class
Company: Burnett Dairy Cooperative
Name: Steven Tollers
Location: Grantsburg, WI
Score: 99.25

Award: Second Award
Company: Burnett Dairy Cooperative
Name: Earl Wilson
Location: Grantsburg, WI
Score: 98.80

Smear Ripened Hard Cheeses
Award: Best of Class
Company: Roth Kase USA Ltd.
Name: Team Roth Kase USA
Location: Monroe, WI
Score: 99.40

Pepper Flavored ‘American’ Style Cheeses (Cheddar, Colby, Jack)
Award: Third Award
Company: Burnett Dairy Cooperative
Name: Rob Stellrecht
Location: Grantsburg, WI
Score: 99.05

Open Class Semi-soft Cheeses
Award: Second Award
Company: Roth Kase USA Ltd.
Name: Team Roth Kase USA
Location: Monroe, WI
Score: 99.50

To celebrate, here’s an artisan blends recipe that will make a delicious accompaniment with any meal: Fabulous Focaccia Bread.

In this video, we take you to artisan cheesemaker Roth Käse in Southern Wisconsin to see the time and care that goes into achieving the right texture and flavor in their award-winning cheese.

 

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For a delicious recipe highlighting artisan cheese, try Swiss Cheese Soufflé that uses Artisan Blends Swiss featuring Roth Käse’s robust Gran Cru Gruyere alpine cheese.