We went to a university that had an agricultural school. Part of that program included cattle. The students ran an ice cream parlor, Ferdinand's, which sold products from the cows in their dairy program: rich, sweet ice cream. The students also made a selection of cheeses, sold by the school. One cheese was named after the school mascot, another named for the mascot of a rival university just across the state line. The cheeses were sold in wheel shaped portions sealed in wide, flat, round cans, and could be stored for long periods of time. They were very, very good.
Cheese has an ancient history around the world. In some cultures, it is a staple in people's diets. Milk products from animals that grazed in sunlit fields keep us healthy in places where winters are cold and very clouded, and little fresh food is avaialble. They keep the rest of us nourished as well. Cheese is mostly made of milk, which is a complete food that meets all of the nutritional needs of calves, kids, and lambs. We humans accept some of that milk, a whole food, for our own well-being. We are so grateful to the animals that share the milk they produce. Milk, yogurt, ice cream and cheese all contribute to our health and happiness.
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