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Growing up on a dairy farm in the midwest, I’m no stranger to fresh milk, butter and cheese. Although it wasn’t until I was older and moved to “the city” that I experienced fresh cheese curds. Cheese curds may sound a bit unappetizing, but they are very tasty! A “curd” is made when the whey (liquid part) separates from the curds (solid part). In a standard cheesemaking process the curds and whey would be pressed together to form a block of cheese, but in this instance the whey is not used and only the curds are utlized. Because of this process, curds are more firm and in many instances they “squeak” when you bite into them! Cheese curds are also best enjoyed when fresh, as opposed to cheese – which is considered fine if aged for a number of days.
Squeaky fresh cheddar cheese curds can be ordered from the Wisconsin Cheese Mart for your snacking pleasure. If you order a 3 lb combo you will receive a mix of white and orange cheddars, both with a rich flavor and sqeaky bite. The curds will vary in size but are usually the perfect bite! The first time we ordered these curds I served them with a variety of deli meats and crackers, only to find that the cheese was the first component to disappear! The second time I got smart and served them on a pretty tray with no “accessories”. The third time I ordered them specifically for my husband and sons’ lunchboxes and after school snacks. We’re now awaiting our fourth order to arrive in less than 4 months, so you could say we’re a bit addicted! The combo sells for $23 and we live close enough that we can utilize ground shipping, but if you live closer to either coast you will have to ship via air so they freshness isn’t wasted on shipping time.