Laura Werlin, author of The New American Cheese, recommends looking for cheeses from the following American artisan cheesemakers. This is only a partial list, however. Laura's book is crammed with information, a great reference book for your library.

Ku'oko'a Farm
Kurtistown, HI
Phone: 808-966-7791
Goat cheeses

Capriole
Cheesemaker: Judy Shad
Greenville, IN
Phone: 812-923-9408

Cypress Grove Chevre
Cheesemaker: Mary Keehn
McKinleyville, CA
Phone: 707-839-3168
Web site: www.cypressgrovechevre.com

Everona Dairy
Cheesemaker & Country Doctor: Pat Elliott
Rapidan, VA
Phone: 540-854-4159
Sheep's milk cheese

Winchester Cheese Company
Cheesemaker: Jules Wesselink
Winchester, CA
Phone: 909-926-4239
Web site: www.winchestercheese.com

Blythedale Farm
Cheesemakers: Karen Galayda & Tom Gilbert
Corinth, VT
Phone: 802-439-6575
Cow's milk Jersey Blue-Stilton style