The Maturing Rooms

Rory Mellis and Sam Entwistle are joined by Iain Mellis, founder of I.J.Mellis Cheesemongers, who for almost 30 years has been providing the good people of Scotland with the finest cheeses available this side of the Alps. On this episode: what it takes to become a cheesemaker, how cheese took off in Scotland and why we miss old fashioned retail. Plus, a game round of 'Articulate Cheese' and recommendations for somewhere new to eat.  Theme music: ProleteR - April Showers (used with permission of the creator and licensed under CC 3.0) Ad break music:  Kevin MacLeod - George Street Shuffle (licensed under CC 3.0)