Local Farm Recognized as Best in Wisconsin
Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 -- 7:09 AM
-A local farm made a list of the best farms in every state.The website foodandwine.com created a list of the best farms in every state. Holland’s Family Cheese of Thorp was selected as the best farm in Wisconsin. The website stated “Dutch expat Marieke Penterman is one of Wisconsin’s most accomplished cheesemakers, good enough that fans of her very fine Gouda seem to have no trouble finding their way to the busy Penterman Farm, way the heck up in the tiny town of Thorp. Penterman, with husband Rolf and family, rolls out the welcome mat for her fans, whether your interest is seeing how things are done, stopping for a selfie with the massive fiberglass cow, or stuffing your face with fresh curds. There’s great grilled cheese, too.” They also mentioned some other stops in Wisconsin. “Ken Weston’s love of heirloom apples is so much larger than the handful of acres containing Weston’s Antique Apples at the New Berlin Historic Settlement, near Milwaukee; his passion has inspired apple geeks across the country, among them Julia Child. These days, there are roughly 100 varietals represented on the modestly-sized property, the farm stand is worth many visits throughout the harvest season.”
“What’s more Wisconsin than beer? Stoney Acres Farm northwest of Wausau not only offers an excellent CSA, they’re also a brewery. Owner Tony Schultz runs pizza nights during the less cold months, a trio of outdoor ovens and picnic tables with big views make this the ultimate socially-distanced summer date night.”
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