Wisconsin takes most gold in U.S.

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Go Wisconsin - we dominate cheese in the US!

By Karen Herzog of the Journal Sentinel

Twenty-one of the top 78 cheeses judged in Thursday's final round were made by Wisconsin cheese makers. But none of the 21 gold medal winners in their clases placed in the top three overall. Wisconsin still fared better than any other U.S. state. New York took six golds, while Idaho earned five and California four.

For complete contest results, check out the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Web site. For recipes and ideas for serving smear-ripened cheeses, check out next Wedneday's Food section. Semi-soft, smear-ripened cheeses made up the largest class in this year's world competition. " Source: Swiss Gruyere best cheese in world; Wisconsin takes most gold in U.S. - JSOnline

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