Blogger Marcella the Cheesemonger interviewed Kerry Henning, a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker and the 4th generation Henning to take the reins of Henning's Wisconsin Cheeses. What makes a 'Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker?' (it's an official title) Read on to find out.

Spaulding: You are known for making huge wheels of cheese. What is the biggest wheel you’ve made and for whom did you make it?

Kerry: The largest wheels we have ever made were 12,000 pounds.

SG: Holy smokes, did you say twelve thousands pounds?

KH: Yes, that’s a 6 ton wheel of cheddar. We have made several of these. They are purchased by customers for special events.

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