Cheddar, Swiss, Colby, all easy and approachable, almost any cheesehead wouldn’t say no to one of these, but what about cheese that’s a little more challenging? Salty and rich Bleu d’Auvergne, redolent with the aroma of an old trunk from grandma’s attic. Foxglove from Tulip Tree Creamery is a favorite from our cheese man, Dan, described as creamy, salty, and earthy, bearing an “orange-colored rind, which is sticky and develops from a mixture of yeast, salt, and beer.” Finally, it wouldn’t be a stanky cheese hangout if we didn’t invite the king: buttery rich and potentially off-puttingly pungent Limburger (only produced at one creamery in the US, right here in Wisconsin, of course). We’ll try all of these stinkers and more, straight up and some paired with or part of a recipe like Foxglove in a warm spinach salad with toasted walnuts, a bleu cheese sauce perfect with garlic toasts or over beef, and limburger melted over braunschweiger on crusty bread with plenty of mustard and onion. Hold your nose if you must, but do join Chef Mike and fearlessly face some funky fromage.

Recipes contain: milk, tree nuts, wheat.

Demonstration with limited hands-on opportunities.

Tips for class attendees:

• Close-toed shoes, clothes that are not baggy or bulky, and long hair that is restrained are always good choices in the kitchen.
• Out of consideration for other guests, refrain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or anything else that may carry a strong odor. You will be in very close proximity to your fellow classmates.
• Contact us to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding food allergies or restrictions well in advance of the day of class.
• Our classes have various levels of hands-on activity. Please refer to the specific class description.
• Instructors encourage guests to engage and ask questions; however, please avoid holding side conversations that disrupt the class for others.
• Arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start of class to give yourself time to sign in and get settled before we begin.
• Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Class Refund Policy: Unless otherwise stated in the event description, registrations for events canceled by Willy Street Co-op will be fully refunded. Individuals wishing to cancel their registration for events must contact education@willystreet.coop at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 72 hours of an event. To cover incurred costs, there are no exceptions to the refund policy.