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Cheese Slices – Series 2Cheese Slices is the first international television series to look at the wonderful traditions and skills behind some of the world’s best known artisan and farmhouse cheeses. In this second volume of the popular Cheese Slices series, Will Studd continues his cheese odyssey, exploring 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 handmade artisan and farmhouse cheeses in southwest Ireland, Australia and the Unites States.If you’ve ever dreamt of savoring rare Spanish ewe’s milk cheese, 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 king of English cheese, this seven part series should be compulsory viewing.Episode 1 – The Irish Farmhouse RevolutionIreland’s history of making cheese dates back to ancient Celtic times but surprisingly it’s only in the past decade that artisan cheese makers have revived the ancient art of traditional cheese making and started to produce a range of exciting new Irish cheeses.Episode 2 – Comte Gruyere & Farmhouse MorbierComte is one of the most popular cheeses in France and the most important of all those made under the strict French appellation system.Episode 3 – Spanish Traditional QuesosThere are hundreds of traditional cheeses made in Spain but until recently most were not well known outside of the country.Episode 4 – The Legend Of RoquefortWith a long and fascinating history that dates back to Roman times the importance of this great benchmark cheese cannot be underestimated.Episode 5 – Australian Cheese PioneersIn its short history Australia has developed an enviable reputation for its very efficient pasture based dairy system and significant exports of cheddar, butter and skimmed milk. However until quite recently the only specialist cheeses available in the country came from Europe.Episode 6 – Vermont Cheese USAThe United States is renowned for creating predictable ‘fast’ food and generally speaking industrial cheese is no exception. However in the past decade there has been a significant change in consumer awareness and a rapidly growing appreciation of traditional foods with a distinct local identity.Episode 7 – Stilton, The King Of English CheeseStilton has been known as the King of English cheeses for more than two centuries and unlike its traditional cousins it has never been copied elsewhere. Thanks to chinadoc at TheEmpire for the original cap[url]http://www.lifestyle.com.au/tv/cheese-slices/[/url]