The history of cheese began accidentally around 8,000 BCE with the domestication of animals, likely when milk was stored in animal stomachs and coagulated due to rennet.
From these beginnings, cheesemaking spread and evolved, with evidence of its practice found in ancient Egypt and Greece. Ancient civilizations like the Romans advanced cheesemaking through aging and smoking, while monasteries in post-Roman Europe became centers for developing new varieties.
The modern era saw the shift from local, farm-based production to large-scale industrialization, beginning with the first cheese factory in Switzerland in 1815.
Cheeses
Le Gruyère Aop Capuns
Le Gruyère AOP Capuns. Anyone who has made this before knows that Capuns need a lot of flair and a ...
Raclette du Valais AOP
The rich flora of the Valais mountains and alpine regions, the Mediterranean climate, and the traditional production methods give Raclette ...
New England Cheesemaking Supply Company | Cheese Making
Everything you need to make cheese at home. Supplies, recipes, and expert help. We’re here for you every step of ...
Easy and Delicious Homemade Ricotta Cheese
A lovely creamy cheese which is very easy to make! Even my sister who refused to eat the cheese at ...