About the book
December 29, 2007 by Becca
Writer James Norton and photographer Becca Dilley are researching a book documenting the graduates of the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker program. It is due to be published by the University of Wisconsin Press in 2009.
The master cheesemaker program is cosponsored by the University of Wisconsin’s Center for Dairy Research and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Inaugurated in 1994, it educates, certifies, and showcases licensed cheesemakers who excel in their field. The program promotes collaboration between cheesemakers, and offers them opportunities to meet accomplished cheesemakers from other parts of the country and Europe.
Our goal is to put a human face on this remarkable program, educate and entertain readers with Wisconsin’s diverse and photogenic array of cheeses, and document a vital part of the state’s cultural heritage. We’ll use the process of writing the book as an opportunity to explore the food history, ethnic heritage, and haute cuisine potential of some of the state’s finest dairy offerings.
Hi–
I’m executive director of the Historic Cheesemaking Center in Monroe, WI. I was not aware you were working on this book. If we can be of any assistance, since we have an extensive museum of cheesemaking history and artifacts, please feel free to contact OR better yet, come see us.
regards!!!
Hello James and Becca,
I was so excited to hear about the book your are making. A friend and I started Wisconsin Specialty Cheeses, LLC to help get the word out about the great taste and love put into Wisconsin cheeses.
Wisconsin Specialty Cheeses, LLC started in November 2007. We have had several cheese club orders and are looking into expanding our business.
Would we be able to make your book available to purchase online on our website. Let me know what you think of this prospect.
Thank you for your wonderful website! I can’t wait to get my hands on your book. Please provide order information when it is available.
Julie Chosa
Wisconsin Specialty Cheeses, LLC