The Driftless Region of Wisconsin is home to some of the nation’s finest cheese artisans, whose creations have earned hundreds of state, national, and international awards. Three of these talented cheesemakers were even featured on Top Chef: Wisconsin during its twenty-first season, which aired in spring 2024. According to the artisans, the secret to their cheese’s exceptional flavor lies in the milk sourced from this unique region. Guided by Joe Burns, owner of Brunkow Cheese in Darlington, twelve cheesemakers were selected to be featured in a book celebrating Driftless cheesemaking. Award-winning Chicago-based food photographer Paul Strabbing captures their craft visually, while Judy Newman Coburn, a former business reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal, shares their stories.