About the Author

Emma Young is a cheese specialist based in the UK. She teaches cheese retail courses for the Guild of Fine Food and is an accredited trainer for the Academy of Cheese, where she teaches in person in the UK and for overseas delegates. She is an international cheese judge and has judged for numerous competitions including the World Cheese Awards, International Cheese Awards, and many more. She can be found at cheeseexplorer.com or on Instagram @thecheeseexplorer.

Reviews

The Cheese Wheel is delicious! Emma writes with such clarity and passion that you can almost taste the cheeses and their intriguing pairings
*NED PALMER, bestselling author of A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles*

I am a cheese adorer and now thanks to Emma's fabulous, fun and factual new book, I feel a bit more cheesed up knowledge wise too
*MELISSA HEMSLEY*

Emma's expert take on the subject of cheese is brilliantly refreshing. She'll have you reaching for a perfect wine pairing throughout, too. What a triumph
*HELEN MCGINN, Drinks Expert for BBC Saturday Kitchen*

Written in a clear, friendly tone of voice, The Cheese Wheel offers an accessible and intelligent approach to understanding and appreciating the rich, varied world of cheese from around the globe. Emma's enthusiasm for, and interest in, cheese is infectious
*JENNY LINFORD, author of The Missing Ingredient*

A fun and informative book ... the descriptions of the cheeses had me salivating and wishing I had more than a wedge of cheddar in my fridge
*RACHEL KHOO*

Emma's witty and fresh writing guides you to create the perfect cheese platter with familiar classics and lesser-known treasures. The Cheese Wheel is the book on cheese we have been waiting for
*REGULA YSEWIJN, author of Dark Rye and Honey Cake*

Whether you're a new, budding cheese enthusiast or a seasoned cheese connoisseur, this book has something to offer. I would highly recommend
*MORGAN MCGLYNN CARR, Cheese Expert for Sunday Brunch C4*

An essential read for anyone who adores cheese
*JAMES GOLDING, Group Chief Director at THE PIG Hotel*

A book to gift yourself and try the pairings and cheese board ideas. Emma's personality shines in her writing of this well-researched, engaging, and at times irreverent guide
*CARLOS YESCAS, cheese judge and expert*