After traveling across three continents to stalk the story of butter, Elaine Khosrova serves up a story as rich and culturally relevant as butter itself. From its humble agrarian origins to its present-day artisanal glory, butter has a fascinating story to tell. Khosrova details butter’s role in history, politics, economics, nutrition, and even spirituality and art. Readers will also find a collection of core recipes, as well as practical how-tos for making butter and shopping for the best.