As compared to Spain or France, for example, cheesemaking in Ireland seems to be dominated by women. How did this come to pass and what does it tell us about Ireland as a whole? What are some of our favorite lady cheeses? In this episode we talk about the ladies who rule the artisanal cheese movement here in Ireland starting with Veronica Steele, creator of Milleens. We also talk about some of  our favorite cheeses: Mileens (super Epoisse-y), Ardsallagh (because we love goat), and Durrus Og (Reblochon-like).

Correction: Jeffa Gill is the woman behind Durrus; Giana Ferguson is the lady behind Gubbeen.

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Farmhouse Cheeses of Ireland: A Celebration Glynn Anderson and John McLaghlin