On Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:04:07 -0400, George M. Middius
> wrote:

>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> It may be that cheese is too regionally esoteric to be mass produced.
>> But, wait for it, coming soon to a megamart near you.
>
>The Wegman's near me used to carry artisanal cheeses. I tasted a
>couple in the store and they were delicious. But the prices were
>sky-high -- at least 50% more than similar Euro cheeses. Eventually
>they quit stocking them.
>
>
If it truly wasn't mass produced, you are going to pay more -- Economy
of Scale applies here. Buying local may help support artisan-made
products.
Janet US