How Do You Find Good Cheese Curds?
Cheese curds are an institution in Wisconsin. Cheese curds are fresh, young cheddar cheese in its natural, random shape. Typically, cheddar cheese is pressed into blocks and aged anywhere from 60 days to 10 years, getting sharper as it ages. Fresh curds have a mild flavor and smooth texture. They should be served at room temperature but you can warm them for a short time in a microwave after they have been refrigerated to restore the desired texture. To find the best ones, there are some tips to follow. If you don’t live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan or Wisconsin, you should still buy your curds there. There are plenty of places in these areas that make and ship cheese curds. They originated here and no one can make them better than the locals. If you are buying curds in-person, make sure they aren’t more than a day old. If you are ordering, make sure they will be shipped the day they are made. If shipping takes more than one day, make sure they freeze the curds to keep them fresh
