A stunning map of different names for "cheese" across the regions of Europe. There are some interesting geographical patterns, but a few suprises too. Cheese is from Latin caesus = cheese but in Rome nowadays cheese is fromaggio, but notice Sardinia is more conservative. Good to see Manx and Friesian are recognised.
Credit: https://i.imgur.com/v8rfMC4.png
Je sais que c'est ringard
Mais je viens de penser que
Je t'aime juste le petit lait que tu es.
I know it's cheesy
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome
From the Netherlands: Mr and Mrs Am, and their lovely son Ed.
From Switzerland: Mr and Mrs Entahl, and their gorgeous daughter Em.
From the UK: Mr and Mrs Ster, and their left-leaning son "Red" Les.
From Italy: Mr and Mrs Otta, and their versatile son Ric.
From Cyprus: Mr and Mrs Oumi, and their lovable son Hal.
From France: Mr and Mrs Bear, and their beloved daughter Carmen.
From Scandinavia: Mr and Mrs Ishblue, and their tasty son Dan.
How many British cheeses can you find that are named after former Roman towns?
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