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THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Shortlisted for the Andre Simon Food and Drink Book Awards for 2019
'A beautifully textured tour around the cheeseboard' Simon Garfield
'Full of flavour' Sunday Times
'A delightful and informative romp' Bee Wilson, Guardian
'His encounters with modern-day practitioners fizz with infectious delight'
John…
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1 author picked A Cheesemonger's History of The British Isles as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love cheese, and I love how British cheeses have reinvented themselves as dairy farmers have been forced to diversify in order to keep in business.
This fascinating book has taken me on a journey around the British Isles and in time and place from the Stone Age and the Roman era, the influence of Monasteries, the post-war industrial boom, to right now, and the renaissance of traditional farmhouse artisan cheesemaking.
I love this book because it does not just outline British cheeses; it is also the human story of the people who handcrafted them. Best of all, I can…
From Marc's list on food and wine that take you places and allow you to travel in time.
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