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October is American Cheese Month, and we\u2019re not just celebrating nostalgia-inducing Kraft singles. This month, cheesemakers, mongers, restaurants, and guilds are hosting a wealth of events to ensure that you taste, love, and learn about the diverse lactic luxuries this country has to offer. Here are a few ways you can join and celebrate with the cheese community this October! Be sure to search the web for events in your area starting with the American Cheese Month website<\/a>. Can\u2019t find anything close? You\u2019ll just have to host your own American cheese themed gathering<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"Tasting<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

Join a Tasting<\/h2>\n

Restaurants and cheese shops host events where you can test your tastebuds and explore American originals. If you\u2019re a Denver native, attend the American Cheese Month series from specialty shop Cheese + Provisions<\/a> featuring treasures from Vermont, the West, the South, Wisconsin, and this year\u2019s American Cheese Society<\/a> award winners. San Francisco residents can enjoy a tasting menu<\/a> planned by Cowgirl Creamery<\/a> this October 14. <\/p>\n

\"LTAC<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

Take a Class<\/h2>\n

Ever want to learn how to make cheese? Aspire to whip up homemade cream cheese<\/a> or perhaps leap into in-home affinage? Turophiles near Longmont, Colorado can master the basics with The Art of Cheese<\/a>\u2019s Feta<\/a> & Queso Fresco<\/a> class and build up to making their own manchego<\/a>. Michiganders can join Zingerman\u2019s Creamery<\/a> and taste some of their favorite American made cheeses on October 27. In New England? Learn how to make and pair your own cheese plate at Formaggio\u2019s Kitchen<\/a>\u2019s Cheese 101 class<\/a> on October 23. <\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Credit: Ali Harper<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Tour a Farm<\/h2>\n

Curious about how your top cheese picks come to be? Tour a farm! If you\u2019re in the Bay Area be sure to visit the California Cheese Guild event<\/a> on October 23 at Giacomini Dairy in Point Reyes for a guided tour of the grounds followed by a tasting of California\u2019s award-winning cheese, presented by their makers. For those of you near Maine, travel the state this October 9 for Open Creamery Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Credit: Ronald Sumners<\/a> | Shutterstock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Compete for Cheesy Glory<\/b><\/p>\n

Awards for cheese creations aren\u2019t just for the pros! Those in Little Rock, Arkansas, can compete in the World Cheese Dip Championship<\/a> on October 22. Visiting my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan? Participate in The Cheese Lady\u2019s<\/a> Grilled Cheese Showdown<\/a> on October 8. <\/p>\n

And of course\u2026.<\/p>\n

\"dog<\/a>

Photo Credit: Ganga Gurung, screenshot via Youtube.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Eat Cheese!<\/h2>\n

Our Cheese Library<\/a> is the perfect place to start.<\/p>\n

Feature Photo Credit: The Melting Pot<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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