Wisconsin’s Master of Invention

Sid Cook of Carr Valley shares 10 of his best cheeses

Sid Cook at Carr Valley Cheese
Sid Cook has succeeded in the cheesemaking business with his Carr Valley cheeses for over sixty years. (Courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin)

With over 100 cheeses developed over six decades, four factories and hundreds of awards, Sid Cook is one of Wisconsin’s most iconic names in cheese. His business, Carr Valley, has been in the family for generations, and at 71, Cook shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to pursue creativity and versatility in his cheeses, while holding strong to Carr Valley’s values and standards of excellence. Read more about Cook and get 10 top cheese picks! 

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