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How To Build a Cheese Dessert Board for the Holidays Crave Brothers shares tips and recipes featuring their award-winning mascarpone

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Waterloo, Wis. – Nov. 17, 2021 – Cheese dessert boards are upping the game on cookie platters as a delicious way to present sweets this holiday season. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese shares their take on the ultimate holiday cheese dessert board that’s easy to make for parties and dinners with family and friends. Creating a festive dessert board starts with a dish or board featuring a flat surface with no raised edges to make it easier to arrange ingredients; small bowls provide additional levels and visual interest. Build your board with a variety of colors and textures, arranging flatter items first and fanning them across the board. Fill in the gaps with smaller items like candies but don’t overcrowd the board. “No holiday spread is complete without sweets and cheese dessert boards offer a little something different for everyone at the table,” said Crave Brothers’ Vice President Debbie Crave. “You can add ginger cookies, biscotti, and even Christmas cookie cutouts.” One special ingredient for any dessert board is Crave Brothers’ sweet cream mascarpone or their new chocolate mascarpone, a Grand Champion winner at this year’s World Dairy Expo. This customer favorite combines fresh sweet cream with chocolate Irish crème for a velvety and rich chocolate flavor. Here are three delectable mascarpone recipes for your 2021 dessert board: Mascarpone Chocolate Truffles Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with White Chocolate and Mascarpone Filling Chocolate Mascarpone Brownies Crave Brothers’ mascarpone retails for $3.50 per 8 oz. container. Other mascarpone-related gift ideas include Crave Brothers’ Chocolate Mascarpone Pie Kit and a Mascarpone Caramel Sauce with Candied Pecans gift box, both under $20 and available for purchase on Crave’s website at www.cravecheese.com. About Crave Brothers The Crave family farms 2,500 acres of productive land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as nutritious feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery and recycling, sustainability is top-of-mind on the farm. The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Part-skim Mozzarella, Oaxaca, Farmer’s Rope String Cheese, and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds in white, yellow and jalapeño varieties. ###

Question 2

Celebrate the Holidays from Anywhere with Ready-to-Eat Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Gifts

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Waterloo, Wis. – Oct. 26, 2020 – With the holidays looking a bit different this year to protect against COVID-19—gatherings will be more intimate, travel will be less frequent and smiling faces around the dinner table may join in from virtual screens—Crave Brothers Farmstead is looking to bring people together through its selection of delicious, farm fresh cheese and gift boxes.   For the typical host or hostess, the food enjoyed and shared by all is one of the biggest parts of creating that special holiday experience. Crave Brothers’ Chocolate Mascarpone Pie Kit is a gift, under $20, to send family and friends who may not be able to make it to the holiday dinner this year. With all key ingredients included in the kit, like fresh mascarpone cheese and a chocolate cookie pie crust, they can make it themselves and still feel part of the celebration. The Crave Cheese Sampler gift box is another crowd-pleaser under $25. It comes with Wisconsin cheese classics, including cheddar curds and coils of Farmer’s Rope string cheese, along with two containers of Crave’s signature mascarpone, which has more than 36 honors to its name. It also includes fresh marinated mozzarella balls – the perfect accompaniment to an appetizer tray. This tasty assortment is sure to satisfy any corporate client or hard-to-shop-for family and friends.   If you’re looking for something to sweeten up the holidays this season, Crave Brothers also offers a Mascarpone Caramel Sauce with Candied Pecans gift box under $20. With a recipe card, two containers of Crave’s mascarpone and one jar of pecans from a retailer in Madison, Wis., it’s a great treat for bakers at every level. Kids love to help drizzle the finished sauce over ice cream, pie and more.   From our family to yours A family-business through and through—seven family members run the farmstead which has a dairy operation onsite—Crave Brothers also is sharing family favorite recipes, because after all, a winning recipe is the gift that keeps on giving. Just like the gift boxes, each main cheese ingredient is available for purchase on Crave’s website at www.cravecheese.com:   · Courtney Crave’s Christmas Tree Caprese Salad – Get into the holiday spirit, and assemble slices of Roma tomatoes and Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella into a Christmas tree. · Debbie Crave’s Butternut Squash Soup – A warm welcome in a bowl, this soup features roasted butternut squash, chicken stock and Crave Brothers Mascarpone. · Leah Crave’s Lasagna – Leah’s secret to lasagna perfection is using Crave’s handmade Farmer’s Rope Mozzarella.   About Crave Brothers The Crave family farms 2,500 acres of productive land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as nutritious feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery and recycling, sustainability is top-of-mind on the farm. The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Part-skim Mozzarella, Oaxaca, Farmer’s Rope String Cheese, and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds in white, yellow and jalapeño varieties. ###

Question 3

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Receives Three First Place Finishes in the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Contest

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Waterloo, Wis. – June 28, 2021 – Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese received top honors at the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Contest. The farmstead’s Mascarpone, Chocolate Mascarpone and Farmer’s Rope String Cheese finished in first place and its Cheddar Cheese Curds finished in third place out of more than 400 entries.   • The Mascarpone was entered into the soft and spreadable cheese category and received a rating of 99.35 out of 100. • The Chocolate Mascarpone was entered into the flavored soft cheese category and received a rating of 99.45 out of 100. • The Farmer’s Rope String Cheese was entered into the string cheese category and received a rating of 99.60 out of 100. • The Cheddar Cheese Curds were entered into the unflavored cheese curd category and received a rating of 99.10 out of 100.   “We are incredibly honored to receive three top recognitions at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Contest,” said Debbie Crave, Vice President of Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC. “We take immense pride in handcrafting our cheeses with hours old milk from our more than 2,000 Holstein cows.” The Mascarpone cheeses are made with farm-fresh sweet cream to deliver a luxurious and velvety product that’s perfect for sweet and savory culinary applications. The Farmer’s Rope is a farm-fresh handmade deli string cheese. While it’s shaped like a rope, it forms strings when pulled apart. The Cheddar Cheese Curds deliver the perfect squeak with each bite and are packed with flavor. For more information about Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, to purchase cheese and find recipe ideas, visit www.cravecheese.com. # # #About Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese The Crave family farms 2,500 acres of productive land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as nutritious feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery and recycling, sustainability is top-of-mind on the farm. The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Chocolate Mascarpone, Oaxaca, Farmer’s Rope String Cheese and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds in white, yellow and jalapeño varieties.

Question 4

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Delivers a Taste of Mexico with Only Oaxaca Cheese Sustainably Produced in Wisconsin

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Waterloo, Wis. – April 8, 2021 – Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese delivers a taste of Mexico this Cinco de Mayo with its handmade, farm fresh and authentic Oaxaca cheese. The traditional, semi-hard artisan cheese is made by stretching Mozzarella into long ribbons that are wound into a knot and is the only Oaxaca cheese produced, sustainably, in the state of Wisconsin. Oaxaca cheese originated in Italy but was brought to Mexico by Dominican friars who settled in the state of Oaxaca.   Oaxaca is a Mexican name for semi-soft, white and string-like Hispanic-style cheese that is made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It has a savory, mellow buttery flavor and is a superb melting cheese. This makes it the ideal stuffing for enchiladas, poblano peppers and quesadillas. The cheese can also be shredded and used as a garnish on beans, tacos, tostadas and soups.   Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese sells 8 oz., 10 oz., 12 oz., 16 oz., 3 lb. and 5 lb. portions of Oaxaca cheese, also known as Farmer’s Rope, at retailers throughout the U.S. including Whole Foods and H-E-B. The third-generation farmers have been handmaking Oaxaca cheese since 2000. In addition to Oaxaca/Farmer’s rope, cheese lovers can enjoy their Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds and Mascarpone.   Sweet creamy mascarpone and chocolate mascarpone, one of Crave Brothers’ most popular premium cheeses, makes for a luxurious and velvety dessert as well as the perfect pairing with fruit. Purchase mascarpone individually and in gift boxes online and at retailers throughout the U.S. including Whole Foods.   Here are three delicious recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo using Crave’s Oaxaca and Mascarpone cheese: o Zacatecas style red enchiladas  o Chicken breast stuffed with ham and Oaxaca cheese  o Margarita Pie with mascarpone cheese.    For more information about Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese or to purchase its cheeses, visit www.cravecheese.com. # # #   About Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese The Crave family farms 2,500 acres of productive land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as nutritious feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery and recycling, sustainability is top-of-mind on the farm. The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Part-skim Mozzarella, Oaxaca, Farmer’s Rope String Cheese, and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds in white, yellow and jalapeño varieties.

Question 5

Crave Brothers Chocolate Mascarpone Wins World Dairy Expo Cheese and Butter Grand Champion

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Waterloo, WI, August 23, 2021—Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Chocolate Mascarpone placed first in its category and was named the Cheese and Butter Grand Champion for the 2021 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association. The Chocolate Mascarpone was chosen from a field of over 1,400 entries.   Crave Brothers Chocolate Mascarpone is the latest specialty from Crave Brothers. This rich cheese is made by combining fresh sweet cream from the Crave Brothers own dairy herd with chocolate Irish crème. The alcohol-free flavor of classic Irish cream liqueur makes Chocolate Mascarpone an ideal dessert ingredient for guests of all ages. With its velvety texture and chocolaty flavor, you can simply add it to dessert cheese boards with berries and cookies or create specialty desserts like Chocolate Mascarpone Pie. “We are so honored to receive this prestigious award. Our chocolate mascarpone has become a favorite among our consumers and has received top awards in other contests,” said Crave Brothers’ founder George Crave.   Crave Brothers new Chocolate Mascarpone received a First Place Award at the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair and the 2019 American Cheese Society Competition and was named one of the Top 20 cheeses at the American Cheese Society event. The Grand Champion Chocolate Mascarpone will be auctioned off at the World Dairy Expo in Madison on Tuesday, September 28.   Several factors set Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese apart. · Licensed cheese maker George Crave oversees the making of all the Crave Brothers handcrafted artisan cheeses, using milk from the family’s own dairy herd. · Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is sustainably produced in the family’s farmstead cheese-making facility that practices water conservation, recycling, and uses 100 percent green power. Their anaerobic biodigester produces enough electricity to power the Crave Brothers Farm, the farmstead cheese-making plant, and over 300 homes in their community.   Every pound of cheese made by George Crave, a licensed cheese maker, is made with milk from the family’s herd. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Part-skim Mozzarella, Oaxaca, Farmer’s Rope String Cheese, and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds in white, yellow and jalapeño varieties.

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