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Page 8, PHOENIX, June 13, 1974Say \BY LARRY BUCCELLATO Jr.No one is sure who made the first cheese, but legend has it that this popular, nutritious food had its beginnings in Arabia. An Arabian merchant, at the outset of a long day%u2019s journey, put some milk in a pouch made of sheep%u2019s stomach. The heat from the sun on his desert crossing as well as the rennet from the pouch lining caused the milk to separate into curd and whey. At the end of his journey the merchant discovered what had happened to the milk, but rather than discard it, he drank the whey and ate the curd. He found both to his liking and spread the word about these new foods.Whatever its origins, cheese consumption is currently growing steadily in the United States. This increased consumption isattributed to greater uniformity and quality in production although extensive travel by millions of Americans to countries where cheese is a staple is also cited to account for increased interest in and knowledge about cheeses.U ntil the 19th century, cheesemaking was a local farm industry with many housewives making cheese from surplus milk. In 1851, the first cheese farm was built in the U.S. by Jesse William in Oneida County, New York. The adjacent Herkimer County became the leading cheesemaking center for the States for almost a half a century and Little Falls, New York became the largest cheese market in the world.W ith increased population in the Eastern region came an increased demand for milk andF783-8394Brooklyn CountryNNatural Foods& General StoreHomebaked goodies, gourmet treats, cheese of all nations, basketware, books, antiques, soaps, herbs, spices 196 Hail Street Hrs: 11:3G-6:30/Aon-Fri. Diagonally opposite Pratt 11:30-6:00 Sat.Atwothe pot B187 Clinton st (atlantic)coffees & teasherbs spices & sundriesf , n o ,%u00a35 / 1m m # %-vDaily SpecialsLunch - Dinner w fl%u201e Supper ^Natural FoodsMon-Thurs, Sat 1 2-9 Friday, 12-10G rocery S tore & R estaurantOpen on Sundays beginning in April150 Montague St. 858-7061S a f u i d i ^ n p & f 't i t i q C b .. Q n c .V d Eastern Grocery and Import ShopWe have a large assortm ent o fIcookbooks fo r Lebanese, Syrian, Turkish, | A rm enian, and Indian cuisine.AAon-Sat, 8-7 l 87 A tlantic Ave.cheesemakers began m oving westward where lower population density meant more milk available fo r cheesemaking. The rich farm lands around Wisconsin became the new headquarters for Am erican cheesemakers.Rich in proteins and vitamins, cheese is made by coagulating or curdling milk. The resulting curd is stirred and heated and the whey is drawn off. The curd is then collected and pressed.Certain cheese types are cured at a certain temperature and humidity for a prescribed length of time to achieve specific flavors and textures. Process cheese is made from one or more natural cheeses heated to pasteurization temperatures.The variety and diversity of cheeses available makes it a most versatile food, both byLarry Bucoallato, is manager of The Cheese Cellar, atMontague St. and Henry St.,a general store of cheese andgourmet fare, that%u2019s a realEpicurean delight.DamascusBakerySuperbhome-baked pastriesBaklawaw ith w alnuts or pistachio nutsLady Fingers- rolls ot cream or w alnutsBird's Nests- filled w ith pistachio nuts195 Atlantic Ave. 855-1456THE LIQ U O RSH O P P EFeaturingthe mostextensiveline offine wineinFree SlopeDelivery: 789-8608108A 7th Ave, bet,President & Union Sts.fitself and as a companion to with wine, fruit and condiments many other dishes. There are such as pepper or garlic to cheeses for all times of day and produce delicious variations, all types of meals from breakfast And on the hot summer eveto midnight suppers. Whatever nings soon upon us, cheese may your palate preference, mild or be the key to nutritious ovensharp; pungent or mellow less meals. Say cheese; it%u2019ll there%u2019s a variety of cheeses to bring a smile to your face, choose from, many combinedNot .ob1 j \Dick.or Homy /O . %u25a0 hjiO v \Johnny W alker Jack Daniels & Jim Beam1**are atMarcolini Wines & Liquors66 Hicks Street, corner of CranberrySTOCK UP AT MARCOUNI and SAVEAll at the lowest prices a llo w e d by N e w York State%u2022%u00a3pl us many, many more freedeliver y 875-0590%u2014IE EA E& BEA N lImported Teas o and Coffees103 SEVENTH AVE., PARK SUDPE%u2022709-5253 156 MONTAGUE B K LN HEIGHTS 855-1001IMPORTED FROM DENMARKA natural s e m rs o ft cheesein-ftne edam family. Mild,,-\\l r > r i c \\ r \\ n '\\ T .L m s ' A - rs tz V O \\ A o o l0 \\ C ^ H 1C I I U , 1/ V I | U I U y i i wfo r dessert cheese...fo r m elting l also.Reggie O/nowHWCheese CellarMontague %u00a3 Henry Ste/Sunday 10 -5 /Monday-Saturday IO-9