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Cheese Making: Pertinent Facts to Know About the Practice

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

In Ancient History

Cheesemaking is said to be accidentally discovered by the nomads of Central Asia 10,000 years ago. Cottage cheese was a favorite among ancient Greeks as illustrated by their tragedies and comedies. Egyptian murals depict cheese making. Gauls and Romans alike, even when fighting, shared their love for cheese. Cheese products were efficient sources of nutrients for warriors because they could withstand all types of weather and time itself.

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