| Little Miss Muffet is the famous girl from an old | | | | hours. Otherwise they will have lost most of their |
| nursery rhyme. In it she is eating curds and whey. | | | | flavor. They can still be eaten after 12 hours but |
| When you think about it that doesn't sound like | | | | they won't be as good. Even with the technology |
| very delightful eating for a little girl. The curds | | | | we have today there aren't too many shipping |
| referred to in the nursery rhyme are made from | | | | methods that allow the cheese curds to be |
| cheese. They come from fresh cheddar that | | | | delivered within that time frame. |
| hasn't aged much. | | | | The state of Wisconsin is famous for their |
| The shape of curds are very different from each | | | | variety of cheese products including cheese curds. |
| other because the cheese hasn't been formed | | | | They are deep fried at the carnivals, restaurants, |
| into blocks. This generally happens after the | | | | and bars. This process involves coating them with |
| cheddar has had time to age. This is the type of | | | | the same type of batter that is used for onion |
| cheese curds most of use see at our local deli. | | | | rings. There are several cheese factories in |
| Most people don't buy too many cheese curds at | | | | Wisconsin that turn out hundreds of pounds of |
| one time because they only last for a couple | | | | cheese curds daily. |
| days. After that they will become dry and too | | | | There internet is a great place to find a variety of |
| salty to enjoy. If you place cheese curds in the | | | | recipes that call for cheese curds. They make a |
| refrigerator they will lose their wonderful taste. | | | | great appetizer for dinner parties. They can also |
| Cheese curds can be quite expensive because | | | | be used in side dishes and for your main course. |
| you have to get them to the location within 12 | | | | |