Carr Valley Cheese

I stopped by the Carr Valley factory on my drive home to Columbus, OH from Eau Clair, WI. As a cheese fanatic, I went a little crazy. I bought as many different cheeses, spreads, and curds that I could fit in my ice chest. The variety is quite impressive. I tasted the Swiss Almond and Blue Cheese spreads. They were fantastic. I didn’t try anything else because I was under a time constraint to get home in one day.
The ladies and gentleman working up front and in the factory that I met were so friendly. I was of course going to purchase cheese curds which I heard needed to be squeaky when you chewed on them. I was informed that to insure the curds were squeaky, I needed to keep them at room temperature. Lydia said that she kept hers out of the refrigerator for 3 days to guarantee maximum squeakiness. When I got home that night, the curds were wonderfully squeaky and yummy. After having deep fried curds and now fresh curds, there is no other way to enjoy them, in my opinion, than fresh.
Well, I think the counter staff was pretty amazed with the amount of product that I was piling on the counter. All told I spent over $ 300-​worth every penny. They ship their product, so once I am done with my stash, I plan to order more. I highly recommend you stop by the Carr Valley factory if you find yourself traveling along the I-​94 in Southwest Wisconsin. Those who live in Mauston or live close by are a lucky lot.

Tasty local cheese! Would come back again. Right next to I94 exit. Ask for samples and pick some of your taste!