- Will Studd
Will Studd is an Australian
Cheese specialist .Cheese Legend
Variously described as a hero of the food industry, a cheese legend, a tireless enthusiast for good cheese, and even a cheese terrorist, [ [http://www.cheeseslices.com/?PK_PAGE_ID=1278 The Official Cheese Slices DVD Series and Book Website by Will Studd - The Host ] ] "Will Studd" has been at the forefront of specialist cheese in Australia for two decades. As an award-winning author and television presenter, distributor and retailer of fine cheese and media commentator, he has done much to expand the horizons of the local industry.
His latest book, "Cheese Slices", is a comprehensive guide to one of the world’s oldest man-made foods. The richly illustrated book, published by Hardie Grant Books, offers a unique glimpse into the skills and traditions behind the world’s best-known cheeses, explaining their production, development and origin. [ [http://www.cheeseslices.com/?PK_PAGE_ID=1282 The Official Cheese Slices DVD Series and Book Website by Will Studd - About the Book ] ]
The book’s publication coincides with the ABC’s release of " [http://www.cheeseslices.com/?PK_PAGE_ID=1275 Cheese Slices Vol.3 DVD] " . Filmed in three continents, his extraordinary 21-episode cheese odyssey is the world’s first television series about international artisan and farmhouse cheese. Cheese Slices screens in
Australia on theLifeStyle Channel and has now been seen by up to 50 million people around the world, including viewers inFrance ,Spain ,Poland andHungary . It is currently being translated intoMandarin andCantonese and a fourth series is in production.Beginnings in Cheese
Will Studd’s passion for cheese was ignited during the 1970s, when he established a chain of delicatessens in
London . Since migrating toAustralia in1981 , he has established a successful business distributing some of the world’s finest cheeses, has mentored Australian cheese-makers to help raise the standard of local cheese, and has introduced a generation of food lovers to good cheese through master classes and magazine articles.Awards
In
2000 , he was named a Maître Fromager (Master of Cheese) by France’s Guilde des Fromagers and is the guild’s only “ambassadeur”. Two years later he was awarded the French Government’s prestigious Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Agricultural Order of Merit) for his efforts in defence of traditional cheese.In
2005 , Studd won a lengthy legal battle with the Australian Government to overturn a ban on the importation of some traditional raw milk cheeses such as Roquefort. The wrangle resulted in Studd being dubbed a "cheese terrorist" in a Dairy Industry Association of Australia magazine – and led to a review of the Australian food standards.Studd’s first book, "Chalk and Cheese" (published in pp1999 [), won a string of awards, including a silver ladle at the World Food Media Awards in 1999, and was declared Best Cheese Book in the World at the World Cookbook Fair Awards in 2000. Now out of print, Chalk and Cheese has become a collector’s item and is recognised by cheese specialists around the world as a valuable guide to understanding good cheese.
Cheese varieties covered in the Cheese Slices Episodes
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Camembert
*Cheddar
*Gorgonzola
*Tallegio
*Goats Cheese OfPoitou (France )
*Parmigiano Reggiano
*Grana Padano
*Pecorino
*Comte Gruyere
*Farmhouse Morbier
*Spanish Traditional Quesos
*Roquefort
*Australian Cheese
*Vermont Cheese (USA)
*Stilton Books
* " [http://www.cheeseslices.com/?PK_PAGE_ID=1282 Cheese Slices] " - a comprehensive guide to one of the world’s oldest man-made foods. The richly illustrated book, published by Hardie Grant Books, offers a unique glimpse into the skills and traditions behind the world’s best-known cheeses, explaining their production, development and origin.
* "Chalk & Cheese" - explores the unique regional traditions that have produced so many different types of cheese - from fragile, fresh goat's cheeses to aged wheels of traditional cheddar.
DVDs
* " [http://www.cheeseslices.com/?PK_PAGE_ID=1275 Cheese Slices Vol.3] " In this eight part series, Will Studd continues his amazing cheese odyssey exploring the fascinating traditions that lie behind well known benchmark cheese names. Filmed on location in the mountains of France, Switzerland, Greece, and the Basque, Will's latest journey also includes a visit to the green countryside of the Netherlands, and the rugged coastline of Northern California. Featured regions include: Greece, France (Massif Central, Auvergne) Switzerland, The Netherlands & USA.
* " [http://www.cheeseslices.com/?PK_PAGE_ID=1276 Cheese Slices Vol.2] " - Will explores the fascinating history, skills and traditions behind some of Europe's best loved cheeses, as well as taking a look at the exciting revolution that is taking place in hand-made artisan and farmhouse cheeses in South West Ireland, Australia and Vermont, USA. If you have ever dreamt of savouring rare Spanish ewes milk cheese, or wanted to visit the alps to see how the finest Comte wheels are matured underground, or wondered about the famous caves of Roquefort and why Stilton is considered the kind of English cheese, then this seven part series of Cheese Slices is compulsory viewing.* " [http://www.http://www.cheeseslices.com/?PK_PAGE_ID=1275.com Cheese Slices Vol.1] " - Explore the ripening caves of Taleggio, the underground cellars of Gorgonzola, and soak up the atmosphere of Italy's largest specialist cheese fair. Discover who makes the best English cloth-bound farm cheddar, the difference between Normandy Camembert and Brie, and how to recognise Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, and Pecorino Toscano. You'll learn the regional origin of French goats cheese and even why goats climb trees! Enjoy a teaste of the wonderful art and culture of cheesemaking on this captivating 6-part tour through some of Europe's most beautiful coutnryside.
External links
" [http://www.cheeseslices.com/ www.cheeseslices.com] "
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