The Dark Arts of Affinage

Affinage - a French term that translates as "refining" a cheese

Catch up with Journalist and broadcaster, Sheila Dillon of The Food Programme on BBC Radio 4 at the Affineur of the Year competition, held in Christ Church, Spitalfields in June

As she reveals The Dark Arts of Affinage and how the way you age a cheese can dramatically change its taste and texture.

It’s a fascinating program as she interviews cheesemakers, cheese mongers, food retailers & wholesalers, including  visiting Patricia at our Cheese room in LA FROMAGERIE Highbury. Patricia was also one of the judges at the competition.
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BBC Radio 4 - The Food Programme, The Dark Arts of Affinage