Now Available!
In this new book, Mineral Point residents Nicole Bujewski, Kristin Mitchell, Keith Burrows, and Leslie Damaso showcase 12 Driftless cheesemakers, featuring photography by Paul Strabbing and stories by Judy Newman Coburn. From Master Cheesemakers like Sid Cook of Carr Valley Cheese to Andy Hatch of Uplands Cheese, these artisans span generations and backgrounds.
Featured Cheesemakers
Bleu Mont Dairy: Blue Mounds
Brunkow Cheese: Fayette
Capri Cheese: Blue River
Carr Valley Cheese: La Valle
Affineur Aside: Bear Valley Affinage
Cedar Grove Cheese: Plain
Hidden Springs Creamery: Westby
Hook’s Cheese: Mineral Point
Landmark Creamery: Paoli
Roelli Cheese Haus: Shullsburg
Nordic Creamery: Westby
Schroeder Käse: Darlington
Uplands Cheese: Dodgeville
Upcoming Events
Book Launch—Part 2!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Republic of Letters &
The Book Kitchen
151 High St, Mineral Point, WI 53565
Featuring the remaining cheesemakers featured in the book. Details to follow…
Previous Events
Book Launch
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Republic of Letters &
The Book Kitchen
151 High St, Mineral Point, WI 53565
Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as we celebrate the release of The Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless with a book signing, tasting, and cheesemaker reception!
A standard ticket gives you access to the book signing and reception showcasing six cheesemakers. Upgrade to a premium ticket that includes alcoholic beverages provided by Square Wine Company.
Featured cheesemakers at the March 1st event include Brunkow Cheese, Capri Cheese, Carr Valley Cheese, Cedar Grove Cheese, Hook’s Cheese Co., Roelli Cheese Haus, and Uplands Cheese. The other cheesemakers will be featured at a reception on September 13, 2025.
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