MADISON – The Europeans are still the big cheeses, but there is a big cheese
now in Watertown.
Swiss and Austrian cheesemakers took top honors Thursday at the 2010 World
Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, beating out some 2,300 entries from 20
countries ranging from Argentina to Switzerland.
But Michael Kraemer of Watertown is among the top cheesemakers with his cold
pack cheese.
Cheesemaker Cedric Fragniere took top honors with a Gruyere that judges lauded
for its creamy texture and light hint of herbs.
Kraemer took top honors in the cold pack category for his cheddar with beer cold
pack cheese.
Photo Caption: Judges Stan Dietsche, left, Bill Schlinsog, John Umhoefer,
executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, Robert Aschebrock
and Tim Czmowski pose for a photograph after a Gruyere by Cedric Fragniere of
Switzerland won the top prize at the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest
Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Madison, Wis.
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Andy Manis
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