All that and charm too.' -Mimi Sheraton, author of 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die 'Irresistible and fascinating. Edge, author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South 'Butter proves that close study can reveal rich history, lore, and practical information.

And you may never eat margarine again.' -John T. And what a bonus to have a collection of essential classic butter recipes included.' -David Tanis, author of A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes 'Following the path blazed by Margaret Visser in Much Depends on Dinner, Elaine Khosrova makes much of butter and the ruminants whose milk man churns. Khosrova's richly textured history melts in your mouth.' -BookPage 'A fascinating, tasty read. For fans of food histories such as Dan Koeppel's Banana or Reaktion Books's 'Edible' series.' -Library Journal 'A tasty chronicle of the indispensable dairy product. Plenty of history and science, but she doesn't skimp on the recipes either.' -Lexington Herald-Leader 'You will believe in butter by the time you finish this educational and entertaining book.' -Birmingham Magazine 'Khosrova's ambitious project is a successful, fascinating account of a common dairy product.' -Publishers Weekly 'This enjoyable work packs plenty of fascinating history and science. An ambitious and interesting look at one of the world's most beloved dairy products.' -Booklist 'Khosrova takes readers through the fascinating story of what was once a humble food, now celebrated by chefs and home cooks alike for its ability to elevate any dish.

'Khosrova takes readers on an amazing journey in the history of butter, tracing butter's creation through time and geography.

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