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Featured Cheese for June 2009: Wisconsin Feta Cheese
Wisconcin Feta Cheese is the June featured cheese of the month.
Wisconsin Feta Cheese
Known in the U.S. for its staring role in a Greek Salad, Feta Cheese was first made in Greece from sheep’s or goat’s milk. Cheesemakers refer to this Greek classic as “pickled” because of the process of curing the cheese in brine (a salt and water mixture) for several months. The brine preserves the cheese for approximately six months longer than most fresh cheeses and adds an extra salty flavor.
Feta is also famous for its chalk white appearance and firm, crumbly texture. Its flavor is tart and salty, but the salt content can be reduced if it is soaked in cold water or milk before serving. For cooking, Feta browns well and sautés without melting.
Wisconsin cheesemakers make Feta with cow’s milk and offer many flavor varieties including tomato basil, black pepper, garlic, herbs and dill.
The serving possibilities for Feta don’t end with Greek recipes. Add an extra kick to any cheeseburger by substituting Feta for the usual Cheddar or American cheese slices. Better yet – stuff the burger with flavored Feta crumbles for a melty surprise with every bite. For more information about Wisconsin cheesemakers who produce Feta, pairing suggestions and recipes, visit www.EatWisconsinCheese.com.
Featured Supplier - Nasonville Diary
Arnie Heiman took a job managing Nasonville Dairy in 1966, and his family has been running the Central Wisconsin plant ever since. Today, three generations of the Heiman family work together to accomplish the plant’s number one goal: supplying customers with the finest quality cheese at an economical price.
The Heimans take great pride in their cheesemaking craft. Arnie has been a cheesemaker since the age of 18 and his three sons Ken, Kim and Kelvin each have earned their Cheesemaking Licenses and Cheese Grading Certificates as well. Ken was recently certified as a Master Cheesemaker in Feta.
Nasonville Dairy produces more than 58 types and styles of cheeses, including eight unique flavors of Feta Cheese. The Heiman family is dedicated to making exceptional Wisconsin Cheese, and continuously strives to maintain the family tradition of quality and exceptional customer service.
For more information about Wisconsin dairies, Nasonville Dairy or other Wisconsin cheesemakers, visit www.EatWisconsinCheese.com.
