Let's be honest, cheese is life. There are some incredible cheesemakers in New York State, and these four were recognized at the national level.

Food & Wine has highlighted the top 50 cheese makers from all across the United States. With over 30 different states represented in the list, it is impressive New York made the list not only once, but 4 different times.

Chaseholm Farm (Pine Plains, NY)

Chaseholm Farm via Facebook

This family farm meets every need for cheese lovers in the Hudson Valley. Food experts recommend Sara and Rory Chase's Nimbus, which gives off a smooth taste and texture.

Four Fat Fowl (Stephentown, NY)

Four Fat Fowl via Facebook

They have taken home in an old, abandoned school building and have become one of New York's top creameries. St. Stephen is their triple cream mini wheel, that comes from the milk of a Jersey cow.

Nettle Meadow Dairy (Warrensburg, NY)

Nettle Meadow & The Kemp Sanctuary via Facebook

Cheese experts recommend the Kunik for its fresh and buttery taste. Those that start sampling the cheese end up finishing the whole thing. Owners Sheila Flanagan and Lorraine Lambiase are originally from California.

Old Chatham Sheepherding Creamery (Old Chatham, NY)

Old Chatham Sheepherding Creamery via Facebook

Another Hudson Valley staple, there aren't many people who don't have Camembert on hand. You can also find the sheep grazing in the Finger Lakes over in Groton, NY. No matter where you buy it, you'll get a taste of their delicious cheese.

Check out the full list of the Top 50 Cheesemakers in the U.S. and see what other states have to offer.

8 New York Restaurants Make List Of Food Networks Best Burgers In The Country

In a recent list of the "100 Best Burgers In America" from Food Network, New York made the list 8 times. The list from Food Network highlights over 105 restaurants from across America where you can find the best burgers. To have 8 slots is pretty cool.

Here's a look at those 8:

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18 Top Upstate New York Bakeries: From Bread to Cannoli's!

Everybody has a favorite bakery shop. Big city or small map dot, we gravitate to a place that creates superb sweets, artisan breads, and awesome cookies and cannoli's. There are hundreds of bakeries scattered around Upstate New York and we think these are some of the best! If your favorite bakery in Upstate New York did not make our list, please visit our Facebook page and give it a shout out. We really do want to hear from you!

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