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S02 Episode 1
Ireland: The Irish Cheese Renaissance
Will meets some of the artisans in the newly emerging Irish cheesemaking scene. Along the west coast, he samples some of the more unusual varieties being produced, and gives advice on the challenges that lie ahead for the next generation of artisans.
26 mins · Mon, 11 Jun 2007
S02 Episode 2
Comté Gruyere and Farmhouse Morbier
Dating back 700 years, Comté Gruyere is one of the most popular cheeses in France, and the most important made under the strict French appellation system. Will traces the important link between farmer, cheese maker and affineur (ripener) before visiting the old fort of Saint Antoine, where 60,000 crusty wheels are matured underground. Then it's off to a small farm to discover how Comté‘s close cousin, Morbier, acquired its black stripe.
S02 Episode 3
Spanish Traditional Quesos - Spain
Until recently, many of Spain’s traditional cheeses were unknown outside their homeland. Will travels to the land of Don Quixote to look at the rich ewe’s milk cheese Manchego before visiting a cheese fair in the medieval city of Trujillo to savour Queso de la Serena, made with ewe’s milk and set with thistles. Then he drives to the magnificent Picos Europa mountains to look at cave-ripened Cabrales and Valdeon.
S02 Episode 4
France: The Legend of Roquefort
Will visits the famous Roquefort limestone caves that lie beneath the Cambalou plateau, in which the great sheep's milk blue cheese is still produced.
25 mins · Mon, 2 Jul 2007
S02 Episode 5
Australian Cheese Pioneers
Will meets some of the passionate Australian farmers making their own way in the dairy industry. On the main frontiers across the country, Will learns about the exciting new cheeses being made from goat, sheep, and buffalo milk.
26 mins · Mon, 9 Jul 2007
S02 Episode 6
USA: Vermont Cheese
Despite the widespread fast-food consumer trends in the United States, Will explores some of the finest cheese shops in New York opting for traditional foods with a heavy local focus.
26 mins · Mon, 16 Jul 2007
S02 Episode 7
England: Stilton, King of English Cheese
Will visits Quenby Hall to learn about Stilton cheese, which despite the name, has never been produced in Stilton. Next up is the annual British Cheese Awards at Blenheim Palace, where Stilton makers go head-to-head for the Best Producer prize.
25 mins · Mon, 23 Jul 2007
