Cheese: The Making of a Wisconsin Tradition

Wisconsin has not always been America's Dairyland, but cheese is a notable part of its heritage. In this updated edition of his classic history, Jerry Apps explores the extraordinary diversity of the state's finest delicacy, beginning with its humble origins in farmhouse kitchens. Cheese examines tumultuous changes in the business over the past twenty years, including the impacts of megafarms and the rise of artisanal producers. Vivid historical photographs and striking portraits of modern ...