How this village in Armenia is keeping a 5000 year old cheese-making tradition alive

Insider
Sept 13 2020
  • Motal cheese is a goat cheese flavored with herbs that is made throughout the Caucuses.
  • It dates back about 5,000 years but is in danger of disappearing.
  • Ruslan Torosyan is working to keep motal cheese alive in the town of Chambarak, Armenia.
  • Selling motal cheese in Armenia and internationally comes with obstacles because of international regulations, and the high price of the cheese for the local population.
  • Ruslan and his family spread the word by organizing master classes for tourists.

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