5 Cheese Wonderlands In Mississippi That Are Worthy Of A Pilgrimage
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published August 13, 2021
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
As far as grate cheese goes, it doesn’t get much cheddar than the following five following spots. Basically cheese wonderlands, they’re all worthy of a pilgrimage. So, the next time a cheese craving strikes, relax and remember – everything will brie alright as soon as you set foot inside one of Mississippi’s cheese wonderlands.
Mississippi State University is known nearly as much for its cheese than it is for Bully, its 4-legged mascot. You can stock up on the college’s famous Edam, cheddar, and Vallagret cheeses as well as homemade ice cream at the MAFES Sales Store, which is located on the MSU campus. Remember, the store is closed during regular university holidays. For more information, click here.
Open since 1907, Williams Brothers is famous for its "old time" slab bacon and hoop cheese – both of which are hand-sliced on site. Cheese and bacon aren’t all you’ll find at Williams Brothers, though. In true general store fashion, it carries a varied mix of merchandise. For more information, click here.
A one-stop-shop, you’ll find an unparalleled selection of wine, spirits, AND cheese at this "off the eaten path" specialty shop. The knowledgeable owners are on-hand to help with pairings. Plus, the shop sells already made cheese plates, making this a great visit for those who are new to the whole "wine and cheese" thing. For more information, click here.
Die-hard cheese fans won’t be disappointed with a visit to this creamery, which specializes in small batch artisanal cheese - all of which is handmade using traditional methods and then aged to perfection in-house in a 150-square-foot "cheese cave." For more information, click here.
There are tons of reasons to visit The Simmons-Wright Company – and one of them is hoop cheese. It’s been said that the store doles out the best hoop cheese in the state. The hoop cheese isn’t the only reason to visit, though. The Simmons-Wright Company boasts two floors of merchandise as well as an on-site café. For more information, click here.
So, did you know about these cheese wonderlands in Mississippi? Ever visited any of them? Did we miss your go-to cheese place? Tell us!
These cheese wonderlands aren’t the only places in Mississippi worthy of a pilgrimage. Click here to read about 10 out-of-the-way restaurants that are worth a visit.
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