Back in the day, when farmers used to make cheese at home, they didn't have fancy factories like we do today. Instead, they made cheese in their cozy cottages. Hence the name "cottage cheese"! It's as simple as that!  Over time, the name stuck, and even though now we have big cheese-making facilities, the name reminds us of those quaint cottage days. So next time you enjoy some cottage cheese, you can also savor a bit of history and rustic charm!