Artesanos del Queso - Ignacio Medina

Artisans of Cheese takes you on a fascinating journey through 23 cheesemakers across the Iberian Peninsula. Their stories are told by the women and men who have challenged convention and reshaped the way cheese is made.

Some come from farming families; others arrived from entirely different worlds. What they share is a desire to create distinctive cheeses rooted in milk, landscape and craftsmanship—and in a fresh perspective on rural life. In their hands, cheese becomes a medium for creativity.

They are making lactic cheeses in places where they were once unknown, experimenting with smoke, reviving recipes on the verge of being forgotten and exploring new territory, including blue cheeses. Techniques evolve, knowledge grows and processes are refined as cheesemakers search for new ways to express themselves.

Through their experiences, emotions, challenges and achievements, this book captures the revolution taking place in Spanish cheese—a fresh look at an ancient food that has rediscovered the freedom to reinvent itself.