Description: Anything dairy-related
The history of cheese making in the United States dates back to the arrival of European settlers in the 17th century. The first cheesemakers were of English, Dutch, and German descent. They brought with them their traditional methods for making cheese. Cheese making initially was a way for settlers to preserve excess milk from their cows, but it grew into a profitable industry.
Some historical early American cheesemakers include:
In the 19th century, the industrial revolution brought new technologies and techniques to cheese making. These developments lead to the mass production of cheese. The invention of the cheese press, for example, made it possible to produce large quantities of cheese in a shorter amount of time. This allowed for cheese production on a larger scale and at a lower cost, making it more accessible to the general population.