Where can we learn to make cheese near Chicago?

January 23, 2008 8:38 PM

Where should we go for a long weekend within a few hours of Chicago to learn the art of cheesemaking?
posted by melodykramer to Food & Drink (5 answers total)

Try this. You too can become a master cheesemaker.
posted by catseatcheese at 11:38 PM on January 23, 2008

You may also try searching Google for "artisan cheese shortcourse" or just "cheese shortcourse." Many universities with agricultural colleges will offer these courses.
posted by catseatcheese at 11:43 PM on January 23, 2008

Here you go. Feel free to send me some after you've made it.
posted by ewagoner at 6:43 AM on January 24, 2008

Maybe something here (btw, this film is great, I've probably watched it 10 times)
posted by nax at 7:42 AM on January 24, 2008

This place in Ellison Bay (Door County) apparently has cheesemaking classes, though their 2008 schedule isn't yet posted. If you haven't been to Door County, it's an excellent place for a long weekend (though it's a 5 hour drive from Chicago). I recommend the Wagon Wheel Resort in nearby Rowley's Bay.
posted by desjardins at 8:33 AM on January 24, 2008