Carr Valley Cheese

Sid Cook - La Valle, WI

The most-awarded Master Cheesemaker in the world, Sid Cook is the fourth generation in his family to make cheese over the last 100 years. Combining classic old-world craftsmanship with innovative approaches to cheesemaking, he currently makes more than 80 types, including blends of cow, sheep, and goat milk. Under his direction, Carr Valley Cheese has won more than 550 cheesemaking awards from U.S. and international competitions.