Whey Collection

Illustration of a woman feeding a baby curds and whey as two children drink milk. Circa 1819
5617151 Illustration of a woman feeding a baby curds and whey as two children drink milk. Circa 1819; (add.info.: 02/02/1819); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Little Miss Muffet (colour litho)
3631229 Little Miss Muffet (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Miss Muffet)

London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park (engraving)
1052891 London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park)

Little Miss Muffett (chromolitho)
976253 Little Miss Muffett (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Miss Muffett.); © Look and Learn

Nova 2644 fol. 62r Preparation of white cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142925 Nova 2644 fol.62r Preparation of white cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

CURDS AND WHEY FOR SALE
Curds and whey for sale from a street stall: a woman gives some to her baby to drink Date: 1819

Cheese manufacture, 1390-1400. A woman waves a stick at a dog drinking the whey from some freshly made cheese. Illustration from Tacuinum Sanitatis

Nursery Rhymes -- Little Miss Muffet, she sat on a tuffet. Date: circa 1920s

Port Salut, French cheese

Illustration, Little Miss Muffet. (2 of 2) circa 1890s

Dairywoman, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Worker extracting whey from churn, making organically made butter from unpasteurized milk, on organic dairy farm, Hook and Son, Longleys Farm, near Hailsham, Pevensey Levels, East Sussex, England

Pale yellow tilsit cheese, an accidental discovery made of pasteurized milk, with a medium texture and irregular holes and cracks throughout. Often used in sauces and served with vegetables

Pushing block on curd to make soft cheese showing the whey dripping out at base of press

A thick slice of Cheshire cheese, close up

Block of cheddar cheese

Thin slice of yellow cheddar cheese, close up

Fat Globules in Cows Milk (LM)
Fat Globules in Milk. Light Micrograph of fat globules (stained pink, sudan III) in full fat cows milk. Magnification x1625 (x385 at 10cm wide)

JL. Little Miss Muffett
Little Miss Muffet notices the spider... late 19th century

J Hassall. Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet... 20th century

Miss Muffet / Mother Goose
Litle Miss Muffet eating her curds and whey unaware that there is an enormous spider, with a hat, creeping up behind her

Cheddar cheese production. Vat of curdled milk. The milk has separated in curds (solid) and whey (liquid). A worker (at right) is cutting the curds before draining of the whey

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Spooney
Spooney. (Curzon Whey, Esq) With long neck, elongated oval head and living up to his nickname by casting the shadow of a spoon

Mother Gives Curds 1819
A mother feeds her children curds and whey which she has bought from a street stall

Miss Muffet (Greenaway)
Sufferers from arachnophobia will sympathise with little miss Muffet who, seeking to enjoy her curds and whey in solitude, finds her picnic gatecrashed by a spider

Little Miss Muffet (Anon
A spider dangling from a tree is not a thing I like to see when I am eating curds and whey - and so I think I ll run away !

Dishing up Pudding
A girl, seated in an armchair and with her feet on a footstool, dishes up some pudding to her little sister. Their doll has been abandoned in favour of sweet things

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"Whey: The Curds and Whey Delight of Little Miss Muffet" In the enchanting world of nursery rhymes, Little Miss Muffet has captivated our hearts with her tale. As she sat on her tuffet, devouring her curds and whey, we couldn't help but wonder about this mysterious ingredient that made her meal so enticing. From London Sketches to Nova 2644 fol. 62r's ancient vellum illustration, it has been a staple in culinary history for centuries. Its presence in cheese manufacture since 1390-1400 showcases its importance in creating delectable dairy products. Curds and they have not only delighted our taste buds but also inspired artists throughout time. From colour lithos to chromolithos, illustrations of Little Miss Muffet indulging in this creamy delight bring back nostalgic memories. Even beyond the realm of nursery rhymes, whey continues to make its mark. In Paris during the early 19th century, dairywomen diligently worked with this magical liquid to create their famous cheeses. Today, we can still find signs proclaiming "CURDS AND WHEY FOR SALE, " reminding us of its timeless appeal. Whether enjoyed as a standalone treat or incorporated into various recipes, whey adds a touch of creaminess and richness that elevates any dish it graces. So next time you come across Little Miss Muffet's story or stumble upon an engraving depicting curds and whey in St James's Park, take a moment to appreciate the humble yet extraordinary nature – an ingredient that has stood the test of time and continues to charm food lovers worldwide.