The text discusses the history and cultural significance of milk and dairy products around the world, starting with the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia where they have been milking cows for thousands of years. The narrative then shifts to southern France, where a festival of moving sheep is held annually. The festival site includes an outdoor restaurant serving traditional dishes like lamb barbecue and omelette, which heavily feature dairy products.
The narrative further delves into the history of milk consumption in Europe, particularly in France and Spain, where dairy products such as butter and cream played a significant role in establishing aristocratic culture. The text also explores the influence of milk in American food culture, particularly in New York City, where various dairy products are used in multinational restaurants.
The narrative then shifts to Korea, where the consumption of milk and dairy products is relatively recent, having been introduced from the West. The narrative concludes with a mention of World Milk Day event in Seoul, highlighting the significance of milk and dairy products in the Korean diet.
Overall, the text provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural and historical significance of milk and dairy products in various regions around the world. It highlights the role of these foods in shaping and reflecting the culinary traditions and lifestyles of different societies.
1. Humans have been drinking milk for 9,000 years.
2. Milk was initially consumed for survival and has since evolved into a part of various cultures around the world.
3. In the grasslands of Mongolia, nomads start their day by milking cows, a practice that has been passed down for thousands of years.
4. The cultural history of humanity is contained in foods made from milk.
5. The use of milk and dairy products in meals has evolved over time, with the tables becoming richer.
6. In southern France, there is a beautiful and quiet village that hosts a festival of moving sheep, a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
7. The festival attracts many tourists and reporters, with the flock of sheep participating in the special area alone numbering 4,000.
8. The local area is known for its outdoor restaurant, which serves a representative dish of lamb barbecue cooked in a traditional way.
9. The region has a unique food culture that includes the regular course of eating cheese separately between the main dish and dessert.
10. The area has traces of milk consumption from thousands of years ago, with experts presuming that milk culture spread to Europe through Anatolia.
11. The Duchy of Brittany retains its medieval appearance, with the people of northwestern France, including the Bretons, enjoying dairy products.
12. Dairy products such as butter and cream were used in abundance in cooking, showing the taste of the aristocratic society at the time.
13. Butter and cream created a new journey for the French aristocratic society, with a dessert specialty store so famous that people had to wait in line to get in.
14. Chocolate drinks with plenty of milk and cream were a typical breakfast in the French aristocratic society since the 18th century.
15. In Spain, foods made with a lot of milk are still popular among Spaniards along with French food culture.
16. In the Cabrales region of Spain, there is a unique cheese-making method that cannot be found in other regions of Spain.
17. In Kabulales, where most of the men in the village were shepherds, milk was the best food ingredient and part of life in this area.
18. The Aroscon Lets Festival in Spain is the largest festival in the western region of Spain, full of people wearing traditional clothes that symbolize each village.
19. During the festival, not only the fourth Aros region, but also various dairy products made in this region are displayed.
20. The fourth rice pudding competition of Aro School is a highlight of the festival, with Aro cone retz made in various regions making it to the final judging.
21. The history of milk in the United States only lasts about 9,000 years, with humans beginning to eat milk about 9,000 years ago.
22. In Jamestown, where the British settled in the New World, milk was a very important food in the time.
23. The world's first holiday factory opened in a small town in the United States in 1863, marking a major event in American milk food culture.
24. In the early 1900s, when the only remaining milk manufacturing plant in New York State first opened, New York State was the center of the American dairy industry.
25. In New York's representative traditional market, Chelsea Market, various dairy products such as ice cream, yogurt, cheese butter, etc. are sold, all made with milk produced in the surrounding area.
26. In multinational restaurants in New York, milk is a popular ingredient used regardless of nationality.
27. America is now experiencing a new variation in milk cultures as the milk cultures of various civilizations mix.