Block Swiss first made outside of Verona, WI

Posted by From the former Swiss cheese capitol of the World, Monroe, WI on 15th Sep 2011

At a small cheese factory South-West of Verona, Wisconsin (for those who know the area, it later became The Village Tap bar, since tore down), the first block Swiss cheese was made. Smaller holes of the block meant for more weight for volume (which in turn meant higher profit per volume, a block shape which facilitated easier shipping and easier slicing I guess for the consumer. However the taste is not quite up there with big holed wheel Swiss. Progress isn't always a good thing. Although this block Swiss is good.