The article highlights the author's deep connection to their family heritage through queso añejo, a traditional Mexican cheese. Hailing from Zacatecas, their family has been producing cheese using traditional methods since the 1800s. The cheese reflects its origin and the unique environmental conditions of the region. The author emphasizes the pride and cultural identity tied to this cheese, specifically how it's cherished by family members who bring it back from Mexico. Despite the availability of various Mexican cheeses, the article underscores the importance of hyper-regional artisan cheeses as a familial bond.
I come from a family of queseros from the Mexican state of Zacatecas, where we have been cheesemongers dating back to the 1800s.
An arched sign marking the entrance to the pueblo proudly proclaims 'Tierra del queso añejo' (land of queso añejo).
Growing up, whenever a family member visited the motherland, they always brought back a care package that included our beloved queso.
Although Mexican grocery stores supply a variety of Mexican cheeses, hyper-regional handcrafted queso remains subject to familial exchange.
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