The History of Cheese in North America w/ Alexandra Jones

The United States produces more cheese than any other country in the world. But cheese has only been made here for about 400 years. How did cheese come to what would become North America, and how did it spread across the continent and shape American history? 

As we taste through 5 luscious cheeses, we'll learn:

• About the earliest cheeses made in what would become the US, Mexico, and Canada

• The ways cheese shaped the landscapes and identities of dairy powerhouses like Vermont, Wisconsin, and California

• How technological advances in the 20th century changed how Americans make, sell, buy, and eat cheese