I'm not sure Maytag cheese has anything to do with the appliances but it could be the same family. Maytag Dairy farms are in Iowa and they make several other cheeses as well. www.maytagblue.com I think they have been around since the 40's. Those who live near Ann might make the trip up to Williams cheese in Pinconning for a real treat and a bargain on cheese prices. They also carry Boursin at Costco at a much better price as well as several others such as Tillamook cheddar, Irish cheeses and Yarlsburg. There are so many artisinal cheeses now its hard to keep up. I really like Mahon and double glouchester. Another great place for the cheese fanatic in Zingerman's in Ann Arbor but you kinda have to watch your wallet there. They used to carry a goats cheese wrapped in chestnut leafs that were soaked in brandy. But for me I'll take a slice of stilton, a glass of port and a fire any day.