Cheese has always played an important role in Wisconsin's history.

America's Dairyland Cheese

If you ask anyone from Wisconsin they will most likely be able to tell you what a cheese curd is and stress that you "have to try one." For those of you that do not know what a cheese curd is there are actually two types; deep fried, which are covered with a batter similar to one used for onion rings, and fresh solid pieces of curdled milk, which are sometimes referred to as "squeaky cheese". (The slightly rubbery texture causes the cheese curd to squeak when you bite into it.)

Squeaky cheese can easily be found in a stores refrigerated section and can be enjoyed whenever. Oftentimes when my family and I have people over to visit we will put cheese curds out with crackers or different sauces like .

Deep-fried cheese curds are often found at carnivals, fairs, restaurants, and bars. If you are looking for the opportunity to try some real Wisconsin cheese curds Sheboygan can help you out. Sheboygan has a number of restaurants that offer cheese curds and each one expresses their flavors differently. Some restaurants include...