Cheese: A Global History

by Andrew Dalby

Take a slice of bread. It's perfectly okay in and of itself. Maybe it has a nice, crisp crust or the scent of sourdough. But really, it's kind of boring. Now melt some cheese on it--a sharp Vermont cheddar or a flavorful Swiss Gruyere. Mmm, delicious. Cheese--it's the staple food, the accessory that makes everything better, from the hamburger to the ordinary sandwich to a bowl of macaroni. Despite its many uses and variations, there has...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861895232
• ISBN13: 9781861895233
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.9"