Cheese – it’s a universal food, and one of the world’s most beloved. It’s also a major channel for the global milk supply.
More than 40% of the milk fat produced in the United States is used to manufacture cheese, and two-thirds of the European Union’s milk production goes into cheese and butter.
Now, when you’re searching streaming outlets for a program worthy of your time, there’s a cheesy new option to enjoy.
“Cheese: A Love Story,” follows the travels of Afrim Pristine, the world’s youngest Maitre Fromager (cheese master). Pristine and his family sell thousands of cheeses from around the world at their specialty food shop, the Cheese Boutique, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The six-episode docuseries takes the globe-trotting Pristine to explore the intricacies of cheese in fascinating visits to Switzerland, France, Quebec, Toronto, Greece, and British Columbia. In each location, he meets with passionate cheesemakers who create local cheeses, along with innovative chefs who purvey it into a host of stunning culinary creations.
Along the way, the show offers a glimpse of the milk production that fuels the cheese industry in each locale. You’ll see many cows, yes, but also goats, sheep, and even water buffalo. You’ll also learn how a Swiss chef creates a “drinkable” fondue; how French farmers developed a cheese variety because they once were taxed on their farms’ milk production; and how Greek shepherds carry on their ancient customs of animal caretaking and cheesemaking.
A production of Food Network Canada, the program currently is accessible for streaming on Prime Video, HULU, Apple TV, and Just Watch.
