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Cheese: The Making of a Wisconsin Tradition
✍️ Apps, Jerry
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📝 Description: Cheese: The Making of a Wisconsin Tradition
Wisconsin has not always been the dairy state, but cheese is a notable part of its heritage. Capturing the voices of farmers, milk haulers, makers, and graders, Jerry Apps provides a rich view into the history of cheese in the state, beginning with its humble origins in farmhouse kitchens. As he explores the extraordinary diversity of cheese products, he peppers his lively narrative with obscure lore. In this updated edition of a classic, Apps examines tumultuous changes in the business over the past twenty years, including the impacts of corporate megafarms and the rise of artisanal producers. Vivid historical photographs and striking portraits of modern family-operated factories reveal the delicate balance between art and science that goes into the process of turning ordinary milk into a wide variety of flavors, from the ubiquitous cheddar to sublime delicacies. Through these stories, we can come to better appreciate the remarkable farmers and producers that shaped cheesemaking into the thriving industry it is today.
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Eatbook Family editorial team
This title serves as a solid introduction to Wisconsin’s cheese heritage but may disappoint readers seeking detailed recipes or technical instruction. It is not suited for those looking for immediate culinary application, as the focus remains strictly on history, industry changes, and cultural narratives. The description emphasizes voices and lore over practical guidance, making it more of a historical survey than a functional guide. While the updated edition addresses recent industry shifts, readers expecting a comprehensive encyclopedia of cheese varieties might find the scope too narrow. It is best enjoyed as a contextual companion to eating rather than a tool for making.
