Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series

Enjoy a monthly evening of cheese tasting and storytelling with Jeanne Carpenter, Founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals, an organization dedicated to telling the story of Wisconsin’s artisan and farmstead cheese renaissance. Each class costs $22 and seats must be reserved in advance at www.wicheeseclass.com. Classes each include a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Attendees should arrive by 6:45 p.m. to pick up the evening program and get seated with their complimentary glass of wine.

This month, August 16:

Last Days of Summer: The Best of Wisconsin Seasonal Cheeses

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.