Cheese is a food made from milk that has been curdled and aged, often sliced, grated, or melted in many dishes. It comes in many types, from soft and mild to hard and strong-flavored.
“Cheese” comes from Old English “cēse,” from Latin “caseus,” meaning cheese. Similar words appear across many European languages, showing how ancient and widespread cheese-making is.
We say “say cheese” for photos because it forces your mouth into a smiling shape, not because of the food itself. Humans have been making cheese for thousands of years—older than writing in some places—because it let them “save” milk. Every slice is basically prehistoric food technology on your sandwich.
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