Cheese is more than a simple food; it is also a culinary ingredient, and has been so at least since its appearance in “the oldest cookbook in the world”, the Akkadian cuneiform tablet (now at Yale ...

As I was scrolling through Twitter recently, a viral tweet caught my attention. It was an image from a book of spells claiming that: “You may fascinate a woman by giving her a piece of cheese.” The ...

See also, B.C. artisanal cheesemakers. Until about 7,000 years ago, humans couldn’t digest milk from other animals. Around about then, Neolithic people began harvesting animal milk and stumbled upon ...

If one of your hobbies is seeking out older, more obscure recipes, chances are you've seen some names that are very ...

Cheese is one of the most delicious and versatile foods in the world. It can be enjoyed on its own, with crackers, bread, fruits, wine, or as an ingredient in countless dishes. But how did cheese come ...

From the humble grilled cheese sandwich to the fancy charcuterie board, cheese has the power to make almost every meal better. Today, with thousands of cheese varieties available -- including some ...

See also, Culture and History of Cheese. Cheese has a spot in my holy trinity of food. There’s wine. (Oh dear God, yes!) There’s bread. (Hopelessly devoted to the kind you can knock on, like a hollow ...

It's not entirely clear why cheese is seen to have magical properties. It might be to do with the fact it's made from milk, a powerful substance in itself, with the ability to give life and strength ...