I wouldn't have met Piti if it hadn't been for a chichigua. To translate chichigua as a kite does not do justice to these beautiful creations of...
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Disappointing and uneven. There are some useful and informative sections, like the chapter on the history of modern industrial dairy production, but overall the writing is repetitive, frequently interjects the author's personal opinions as factual statements, and seems culturally inept (the author insists on referring to the entire swath of historically yogurt-producing regions as "Yogurtistan", for example). Clearer (and more accurate) information on producing cultured dairy foods (buttermilk, yogurt, and cheese) can be found elsewhere.
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Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages by Anne Mendelson
Audrey E, November 14, 2011
Disappointing and uneven. There are some useful and informative sections, like the chapter on the history of modern industrial dairy production, but overall the writing is repetitive, frequently interjects the author's personal opinions as factual statements, and seems culturally inept (the author insists on referring to the entire swath of historically yogurt-producing regions as "Yogurtistan", for example). Clearer (and more accurate) information on producing cultured dairy foods (buttermilk, yogurt, and cheese) can be found elsewhere.The cover design is pretty, though.