Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

🎄The holiday season is here, and at the Ellsworth Creamery, we’re feeling extra grate-ful! 🎄🧀 To celebrate, we’ve put a cheesy twist on a holiday classic. Whether you’re dreaming of cheddar or decking the halls with gouda, we hope this brings a smile to your face and a craving for curds to your plate. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Ellsworth Creamery! ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the Creamery, Not a vat was stirring, not even a cheddar. The curds were packed in their cases with care, In hopes that cheese lovers soon would be there. The cheesemakers nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of muenster danced in their heads. With butterfat sweaters and whey-soaked caps, They’d just wrapped up a long season’s last batch. When out on the lawn there arose such a chatter, I sprang from my bed like a block on a platter. Away to the window, I flew in a dash, Tripping over a crate of sharp cheddar stash. The moon was like wheels of gouda so mellow, Gave a luster of gold and creamy yellow. When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a sleigh pulled by cows—eight Holsteins, so dear! With a little old driver, so jolly and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than rinds, his cows they all came, And he whistled and shouted and called them by name: "Now Colby! Now Monterey! Now Pepper and Jack! On Cheddar! On Havarti! On Swiss, never slack! To the top of the silo, to the Creamery wall, Now churn away! Melt away! Dash away all!" As curds in hot whey will merrily float, The cows pulled the sleigh, light as curds in a tote. Up to the rooftop, the Holsteins they flew, With a sleigh full of cheese, and St. Nick too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof, The stomping and clomping of each bovine hoof. As I drew in my breath and turned all around, Down the milk chute St. Nick came with a bound. He was dressed in cream linen, from his head to his knees, And his clothes were all dusted with parmesan cheese. A bundle of blocks he had flung on his back, And he looked like a cheesemonger opening his pack. His eyes—how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like cheddar, his nose like a berry. His droll little mouth was drawn up like a slice, And the beard on his chin was as smooth as cream—nice! The stump of a spoon he held tight in his teeth, And the whey it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a belly quite hearty, That shook when he laughed like a wheel of Havarti. He spoke not a word but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings with curds and some quark. Then, laying a finger aside of his cheek, He turned with a wink, so jolly and unique. He sprang to his sleigh, to his cows gave a whistle, And away they all flew like whey off a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight: “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a gouda night!”

✨🐄 Whimsical Winter Dazzle was on full display last night at the Menomonie, WI Winter Daze Parade, where the Ellsworth Creamery- Menomonie Team had a dazzlingly time bringing the magic to life as fairy cows! 🧚♀️🐮 With wings, wands, and plenty of sparkle, we joined the community in celebrating the season and spreading holiday cheer. The creativity, spirit, and joy from everyone who participated truly lit up the night. A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing team for embracing the theme with so much fun and flair, and to all who came out to enjoy the festivities. Being part of this incredible community is at the heart of what we do, and we’re honored to help make the season bright! Check out some snapshots of our whimsical winter dazzle fairy cows! What was your favorite float from the parade? Share in the comments below! #EllsworthCreamery #WinterDaze #WhimsicalWinterDazzle #FairyCows #Community #MenomonieChamber

✨🐄 Whimsical Winter Dazzle was on full display last night at the Menomonie, WI Winter Daze Parade, where the Ellsworth Creamery- Menomonie Team had a dazzlingly time bringing the magic to life as fairy cows! 🧚♀️🐮 With wings, wands, and plenty of sparkle, we joined the community in celebrating the season and spreading holiday cheer. The creativity, spirit, and joy from everyone who participated truly lit up the night. A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing team for embracing the theme with so much fun and flair, and to all who came out to enjoy the festivities. Being part of this incredible community is at the heart of what we do, and we’re honored to help make the season bright! Check out some snapshots of our whimsical winter dazzle fairy cows! What was your favorite float from the parade? Share in the comments below! #EllsworthCreamery #WinterDaze #WhimsicalWinterDazzle #FairyCows #Community #MenomonieChamber

🍲🎉 Fun, Flavor, and Team Spirit at the Ellsworth Creamery’s Soup & Chili Cook-Off! 🎉🍲 Today, our team came together for a deliciously fun event; our first annual Soup & Chili Cook-Off! From hearty soups to spicy chilis, the creativity in the kitchen was matched only by the camaraderie in the room. Congratulations to the winner: a standout Chicken Enchilada Soup! 🌟 Events like these remind us how collaboration and shared moments bring out the best in our team – both at work and at play. A big thank you to everyone who participated and made this day one to remember. Here’s to great food, great people, and great memories! #EllsworthCreamery #FunAtWork #CreativityAndCamaraderie #SoupAndChiliCookOff

🌟 Join Us at the PLMA Show! 🧀 We're thrilled to invite you to visit Ellsworth Creamery at the Wisconsin Cheese Pavilion in the Sky Hall during the PLMA Show, starting tomorrow! Come by our booth to experience the award-winning taste of our World Famous Cheese Curds and explore our wide variety of premium cheeses. Whether you're looking for retail, foodservice, or innovative new products, we have something to inspire every cheese lover. Let’s talk cheese, share ideas, and create opportunities! 📍 Where: Wisconsin Cheese Pavilion, Sky Hall, Booth F9113 🗓️ When: November 18–19 We can’t wait to meet you and share the best of Wisconsin cheese. See you there! #PLMA2024 #WisconsinCheese #EllsworthCooperativeCreamery #CheeseLovers #AwardWinningCheese

🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate the talented women from the Ellsworth Creamery who attended the NourishHer Summit yesterday put on by the Females in Food Community! This inspiring event brought together leaders and entrepreneurs from across the food and beverage industry for a day of hands-on learning, mentorship, and connection. Thank you to our team for representing Ellsworth with such excellence and purpose! 👏💪 #FemalesInFood #NourishHer #EllsworthCreamery

🌟 We're honored! 🌟 We’re thrilled to celebrate our talented team and dedicated farmer-owners at the Ellsworth Creamery for winning top honors at this year’s NMPF Dairy Product Contest! Our Garden Vegetable with Sweet Basil Antonella, crafted with care in our Menomonie, WI, plant, has earned this award thanks to the commitment and expertise of everyone in our cooperative. A special thank you to our farmers for their dedication to supplying the high-quality milk that forms the foundation of all our cheeses. Your hard work and passion make achievements like this possible! 🧀💚 #EllsworthCreamery #AwardWinningCheese #DairyExcellence #ProudFarmers

Proud to have members of the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery team attending the National Milk Producers Federation Conference! 🧀 This gathering brings together key voices from the dairy industry, and we are honored to represent our farmers, whose dedication to producing high-quality milk continues to make a difference. Our cooperative stands on the strength of our dairy farmers, and it’s their commitment to excellence that fuels everything we do. #DairyProud #NMPF2024 #EllsworthCreamery #FarmToTable #ProudlyWI

Happy National Farmer's Day! 🌾 At the Ellsworth Creamery, we proudly celebrate the hardworking farmers who are the heart of our cooperative. Their dedication and passion for producing high-quality milk allow us to craft the award-winning cheese that makes us who we are. Thank you for all you do! 🧀🚜 #NationalFarmersDay #EllsworthCreamery #DairyFarmers #ThankAFarmer #DairyFarmersOfWI

🌟 Celebrating Cooperative Month & Manufacturing Month! 🌟 At the Ellsworth Creamery, we’re proud to celebrate two key pillars of our identity this October: Cooperative Month and Manufacturing Month. 🎉 As a cooperative, we’re owned by over 200 hardworking dairy farmers, and their dedication helps us craft the award-winning cheeses and dairy products that we’re known for. 🧀🤝 As a manufacturer, we pride ourselves on producing high-quality cheese products right here in Wisconsin, with care and craftsmanship at every step. Our team is passionate about bringing the best to your table, from our fresh cheese curds to our retail blocks and food service lines. This dual celebration reflects the heart of who we are—a cooperative committed to our farmer-owners and a manufacturer committed to quality, innovation, and growth. 💪 Join us in celebrating the incredible people behind the products, from the farm to your table! #CooperativeMonth #ManufacturingMonth #EllsworthCooperativeCreamery #FarmToTable #DairyFarmers #CheeseCurds #ProudToBeEllsworth