The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board released its newly updated Cheesecyclopedia this week. The online resource is a self-study on Wisconsin cheese varieties and how to profit from an investment in Wisconsin cheese.

Developed for retail and foodservice professionals, the new edition of the Cheesecyclopedia follows the Wisconsin cheesemaking process from pasture to plate. It also provides:

• Latest insights on merchandising and menuing cheese
• Basics of proper cheese storage and handling practices
• Delicious recipe and pairing ideas
• Updated information on the newest and most unique cheese varieties such as raclette, ricotta salata and crescenza-Stracchino

"There's so much to learn in the exiting world of cheese," said Sara Hill, WMMB's manager of education and training." With Cheesecylopedia, we've put together the most comprehensive online course available as a resource to professionals and cheese lovers everywhere.

The Cheesecyclopedia course can be completed for free by visiting http://www.wisconsincheesefoodservice.com/education or http://www.wisconsincheeseretail.com/education.