If you can't resist the cheesy high of a hot fondue or the crunch of an aged parmesan - then cheese lovers, we have just the drool-worthy video for you!
The team over at Great Big Story, have produced yet another gem in their "flavours" series, this time disappearing into the fascinating world of cheese with a number of hidden stories for cheese lovers.
In a series of six back to back short films they uncover some fascinating trivia about the power of cheese, from how it has the capacity to shape food history, economics and politics or to simply make people happy.
From the artisanal story behind the world's most expensive donkey milk cheese to the warehouse of giant wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy and from revealing the Swiss conspiracy behind fondue to the man behind mac'n cheese and why we have "Nacho" to thank for spreading the nacho gospel to what chopped cheese means to a community of loyal new yorkers, it's an eclectic selection of fun cheese trivia.
Take a look and see what cheesey facts you'll be chewing over:
Chefs, restaurant owners and entertainment professionals have gone on hunger strike in Portugal in protest over a lack of government support for the hospitality industry during lockdown. Fine Dining Lovers was on the scene to speak to TV chef and 'Bread and Water' movement leader Ljubomir Stanisic.
The white truffle found in Alba, in Italy's Piedmont region, is highly-prized all over the world, and while the ancient tradition of the 'trifolau' still continues in the region, there is a dark side to truffle hunting.
Katerina Axelsson is the founder of Tastry, a sensory science company that uses artificial intelligence to match consumers' tastes with thousands of wines. But does this spell the end for sommeliers? Read on and find out.
The three-Michelin-star restaurant will launch a fairytale winter pop-up tent inspired by Japan's Hokkaido winter time, from 10 December, 2020, to 28 March, 2021. Find out how to book a spot.
Listen to the fascinating story of gumbo as seen through Alec's eyes, a love affair in which even a severe shellfish allergy and hospitalisation won't stop him in his quest to make the best.
