Lessons from the Fertile Crescent & Beyond: The Deep History of Cheesemaking and its Arrival in the Indigenous Americas

Authors

• Dr. Paul Kindstedt

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Description

In this exclusive in-person lecture, renowned food scientist and author Dr. Paul Kindstedt (author of Cheese and Culture) explores the 11,000-year history of cheesemaking, from its Neolithic origins in the Near East to its arrival in the Americas. Dr. Kindstedt will lead a deep dive into how climate, migration, and the Eurasian Steppe shaped the dairy technologies we know today. Local cheese tasting to follow.

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Publication Date

4-18-2026

City

Albuquerque

Recommended Citation

Kindstedt, Dr. Paul. "Lessons from the Fertile Crescent & Beyond: The Deep History of Cheesemaking and its Arrival in the Indigenous Americas." (2026). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/laii_events/591