![]() It was apparent from the moment we met!Īs we conversed during the filming, I asked about “Monroe” and I swear that she almost blushed through her mask and hairnet. I understood that she was absolutely unique in her position – there’s only one female master cheesemaker in the United States (her name is Pam Hodgson, and she is also from Wisconsin), and she had this intensity that burned inside her when she talked about cheese. It was large and complex – so many moving pieces and people to capture, all while they were quietly creating these products that have become the lifeblood of the Wisconsin identity: our cheese.Īs we walked through the labyrinth of Emmi Roth, I was struck by Madeline’s laser focus on the people and process around us. Madeline worked with us to develop a sort of tour of the facility and update us on Emmi Roth’s safety, COVID-19 and sanitary protocols. Luke’s TAXA TigerMoth parked in a field in rural Green County.Īfter a few moments of pleasantries, I found the crew being debriefed by cheesemaker Madeline Kuhn, a now dear friend I had yet to meet. I started the day full of wonder and curiosity (it’s the best way to begin a day of filming – or, life in general). I had to know who was responsible for the creation of the lauded cheese, and I wanted to see if there was any still hiding in the caves. I found this news to be most disappointing as I had already included it on a menu I’d written for an event I had been asked to design and execute later in the summer. ![]() ![]() The “Monroe” was a recent addition to their line, and after conversations with cheese mongers in Madison and Milwaukee, I was informed that they weren’t currently in production. The sun was warm and the quiet of the previous day left my heart full, ready to jump in the Foodie van and make my way into Monroe, home of Emmi Roth Cheese.Įmmi Roth has always been home to some of the best cheese on the planet and one cheese in particular had recently caught my attention. I was alone at this Hipcamp, after a break in filming for one day to travel from northern Wisconsin to the rolling, lush hills of southern Wisconsin. Waking up in a field in rural Green County in the middle of the summer may be one of the best memories of the entire season for me. ![]()
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