by Jill Dutton

“Jaclyn Stuart, the owner of wine and fine foods retailer Vintage Elkhart Lake, knows wine.”

What’s better than chocolate? Chocolate with cheese! We’ve always loved to pair the two, and it had us asking, why does chocolate pair so well with cheese? Read on to find out what we learned.

As foodies, we always love creating in our kitchens, and we know you do, too! In 2023, our Deer Creek community was trying some new recipes and remaking some old favorites. From pizzas to pastas and soups to salad dressings, here are ten recipes that were most popular on our website this year.

People have looked to the stars as a guide for thousands of years. Whether you trust in what astrology has to offer, or feel it’s just for fun, reading your horoscope can add some extra mindfulness to your day. The overarching theme for 2024 is transformation and forward-moving energy balanced by rest, reflection, and renovation. Keep reading to see what’s in store for you, and learn which of our cheeses we feel is best represented by each sign!

Cream puffs, adorable cows, cold beer, and live music are just a few things we love about the state fair. One of our favorites? The cheese competition! This past week, the results for the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Competition were announced. Among all the awards given to many of the incredible cheeses made in our state we received four honorable spots on the podiums.

If Culture Cheese says it’s good, you know it’s good! Major thank you’s to the Culture team for sending some Indigo Bunting love our way. We’re so honored to be featured as one of their top cheeses for 2022.

On Thursday, December 1st, our morning was flooded with congratulatory emails, texts, and phone calls. News outlets had announced that one of our Cheddars was part of the trio of artisan cheeses to be featured at President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s first State Dinner for French President Emmanuel Marcon and his wife, Brigitte Marcon.

Our little company is so blessed to be able to stand hand in hand with all other Wisconsin brands and specialty cheesemakers. Competitions like the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest truly spotlight the mastery of cheesemaking in the Dairy State.

Sharing cheese and sharing memories is a great recipe for a fun evening with family and friends.

We added nine new awards to our belt at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards in Nantwich, UK. These wins have brought the grand total of our brand’s awards to 119. 

Culture Cheese is our Sunday morning read. We’re endlessly grateful for The Rattlesnake’s cover shot and centerfold feature in the summer 2021 edition of Culture!

Ever wondered how Deer Creek Cheese is made? Wisconsin Foodie met with Founder Chris Gentine and Master Cheesemaker Kerry Henning to gain some insight before visiting our Sheboygan neighbor, Three Sheeps Brewing Company!

What’s 4,437 pounds and smells like cheese? It’s The Guinness World Record Winning Largest Cheeseboard!

For all of our cheese-loving friends out there we’ve put together a list of 10 ways to celebrate one of our most favorite days of the year.