Oktoberfest in New Glarus

Last weekend Mike and I went to an "Oktoberfest" themed housewarming party in New Glarus. We slipped away  after dinner, to explore the larger Oktoberfest festivities going on downtown.
First we stopped at the Limburger stand. Where burly men, dressed like traditional Swiss women, persuaded me to try their notoriously stinky cheese. It smelled like nasty feet, but tasted surprisingly mild and creamy.
Next we got ice cream. Layla had her favorite, mint chocolate chip. While I tried two, new-to-me flavors. One flavor called "The Exhausted Parent" was the first to catch my eye. It's bourbon-spiked coffee flavor and dark chocolate chunks certainly lived up to this ice cream's name.
The second flavor, called "This  $&@! Just Got Serious" was my personal favorite. The salted caramel and crunchy cashews were a seriously great combination. If I could, I'd go back and buy the whole bucket.
We listened to an awesome band for a few minutes, but soon it was time to go. I can't wait to go back again next year. See you there!

Beechwood Cheese in Beechwood (Adell), WI

Last Saturday morning we went on a family adventure to Beechwood Cheese, a small cheese factory in Beechwood, WI. The kids happily tasted samples while the adults  focused on more serious business in the cheese cases. First I picked out a bag of squeaky white cheddar curds for the kids. Unsurprisingly, the curds were gone before I could take a picture.
Then I grabbed Mike some smoked gouda (he loves smoked cheese) and something called Snappy Jack.  The Snappy Jack differed from a typical pepper jack because its made with only red peppers. Which, according to the store clerk, results in a sweeter spice.
Finally, an exotic cheese called Juustoleipa caught my attention. The clerk helpfully informed us that it is pronounced "Hoo-stah-lee-pa". She explained that its a Finnish "bread" cheese. I couldn't resist buying it. Especially after learning that Juustoleipa is traditionally served warm. Picture hot, buttery cheese cubes mixed with sautéed vegetables. Doesn't that sound heavenly?

**UPDATE: I made the Juustoleipa, but not with sautéed vegetables. We ate it with chicken, green beans, and zucchini bread instead. The picture is below.