Dane County Farmers Market

Every Saturday in Madison, Wisconsin, local farmers set up around the State Capital. The market offers arguably some of the best artisinal cheeses in the country. Most of the cheeses never make it over the Wisconsin border.

Our greatest find - Hook's Danish Style Blue Cheese. Although Tony Hook has some great cheeses all around, his Danish style blue is outstanding! I am a particular fan of Danish blue. I like that it is salty, creamy (not crumbly), and evenly moldy (the mold is not concentrated at the center). Hook takes this to the next level. This cheese could make a blue cheese lover out of anyone.

Honorable Mentions: delicious smoked fish and jerky are not to be missed.