Cheese: The Making of a Wisconsin Tradition

by Jerry Apps

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942495802
• ISBN13: 9780942495805
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

The history of cheese-making in Wisconsin from the 1840s to modern times

Say 'cheese' and Wisconsin comes to mind - but how many take the time to delve into the cheese industry's history in that state? Wonder no more: In Cheese: The Making Of A Wisconsin Tradition, Wisconsin author and historian Jerry Apps researches the history of cheese-making in Wisconsin from the 1840s to modern times, detailing both the daily lives of early cheese makers and their contributions to making Wisconsin one of the top cheese-producing states in the nation. Stories from cheese makers, milk haulers, graders, and more compliment explanations of different kinds of cheeses, production techniques, and common problems making cheese. Simply put, Cheese: The Making Of A Wisconsin Tradition 'must' for any cheese fan, as well as terrifically informative and fun reading for we of the Badger State!

Winner Wisconsin State Historical Society Book Award

Author, Jerry Apps has just been presented the State of Wisconsin Historical Society Book Award. Presentation was made on June 26, 1999 in Green Bay Wisconsin. This is the WHOLE story of cheese making in Wisconsin. Great historical photographs, and listing of all current cheese info. A "Must Have" for the cheese lover!