At the Food Styling Academy with Kirsten Jenkins & Ellie Studd
The Studd family joke is that their veins run with brie instead of blood, so it’s no great surprise that siblings Ellie and Sam Studd share their father’s passion for cheese.
The pair spent childhood family holidays visiting artisan farmhouse producers in Europe, and snacking on rare mountain cheeses and cave-ripened blues. Back home in Australia, their school lunches often contained cheeses of the soft and stinky variety and, at times, the siblings had to explain to their friends why their dad was known locally as the ‘Roquefort Rebel’.
Over the last decade, Ellie and Sam have traveled Australia and the world, working with celebrated mongers and makers, and learning to make, mature and sell cheese. Both Ellie and Sam are members of the International Guilde Des Fromagers, and they are ACS Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs). They spend their time hand-picking artisan cheeses alongside their dad for the ‘Selected by Will Studd’ range, and working to share these cheeses with the US and Australian markets. They are also passionate about education – working closely with cheesemongers and chefs, running masterclasses, and contributing regularly to food magazines including Delicious Australia Magazine, Broadsheet, and Good Food.
They released their first book called ‘The Best Things in Life are Cheese’ in 2023 with Plum Publishers.
Catch their latest adventures on their Instagram feed.
Limited Clothbound Hardcover Edition – The Best Things In Life Are Cheese Book
Embark on a journey through the endless galaxy of cheese with experts Ellie and Sam Studd. With their extensive knowledge and practical tips, you’ll learn everything you need to elevate your cheese game. Discover how to buy and store cheese, master perfect pairings, and create show-stopping cheese boards.
Ellie and Sam explore the key categories of cheese—blues, washed rinds, and fresh varieties like mozzarella—sharing the story behind each, explaining how they’re crafted, and offering tasting notes on their favorites. Then, dive into the delicious world of cheese with 70 irresistible recipes, perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual brunch, a midnight snack, date night, or a picnic with friends. Try dishes like a refreshing halloumi and watermelon salad, the ultimate cheese toasties, creative mac ‘n’ cheese variations, or baked camembert with caramelized apple and roasted hazelnuts.
$75 each including domestic Australian shipping!
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Discover the infinite galaxy of cheese with experts Ellie and Sam Studd, as they share their wealth of knowledge, showing you how to select incredible cheese every time, put together a rockstar cheese board and make 70 delicious recipes.
Regular – Softcover edition
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