Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization

This refreshingly original book will appeal to anyone who loves history, food, and especially good cheese.

Behind every traditional type of cheese there is a fascinating story. By examining the role of the cheesemaker throughout world history and by understanding a few basic principles of cheese science and technology, we can see how different cheeses have been shaped by and tailored to their surrounding environment, as well as defined by their social and cultural context. Cheese and Culture...