Shullsburg Creamery Blogs

While our online store continues to offer a great selection of your favorite Shullsburg Creamery cheeses, for locals or those visiting the town of Shullsburg, a stop at the brick & mortar location is a must-do to see additional goodies not featured online!  The Cheese Store is stocked with new and exciting eats, décor, wearables and much more!

When you gather ‘round the table this year with family and friends, make sure you share the goodness by bringing Shullsburg Creamery along for every part of your celebration!

It was one beautiful day at this year's Cheesefest, taking place in historic downtown Water Street earlier this month.  And one of the event's favorite attractions is always the sculpted Cheddar cow.  Shullsburg Creamery proudly donates a 40-pound block of Cheddar each year to sculptor Vicki Janisch, who then does her magic.  We caught up with Vicki to understand the inspiration behind this year's cow!

Grandchildren call their grandfathers a variety of names, from simply “Grandpa” or “Gramps,” to “Papa” or even “Pop Pop.”  But there’s one grandfather in Shullsburg, Wisconsin affectionately known by his grandchildren as none other than “Cheesepa.”  Meet Dan McWilliams and read on to learn why he lives up to his nickname.

If you are a gardener, your beds are likely in full bloom by now.  We’re sharing three garden veggie recipes we’ve found plus our picks of Shullsburg Creamery cheeses to really make them sizzle! 

Shullsburg Creamery has been around for almost a century, and during that time, we’ve seen multiple generations of families take great pride in working within our walls.  With our use of traditional techniques passed down through the decades and our respect for our history and heritage, Shullsburg Creamery feels like you’re working with family.  But for some of our employees, it’s more than a feeling; it’s a reality.  Meet the multi-generational trio of women whose work days are a family affair!

It’s American Cheese Month, a month-long celebration of arguably one of the best foods there is and the people who bring it to you!  This year, we wanted to give special kudos to our delivery drivers who carry this precious cargo direct from our Creamery to your favorite store! 

Think about the last time you’ve indulged in a rich, creamy bite of smoked cheese with that unmissable, mouth-watering hint of hickory smoke in each and every morsel.  Ever wonder how it’s made?  We’re going behind the scenes to the Smoking room at Shullsburg Creamery because where there’s smoke, there’s delicious Shullsburg Creamery smoked cheese!

If our Curds were in the NCAA March Madness Tournament, who would take home the Championship? According to our e-commerce sales over the last year, you picked Shullsburg Creamery White Cheddar Curds to win it all!

It was the winter of 1989, and Connie Graham had inquired about an open secretarial position in the offices of Shullsburg Creamery.  Connie, who was born and raised in Shullsburg, was looking for a job that was close by, and offered the flexibility that was needed when raising a young family.