Cheese Cure

Michael Finnerty is a London-based cheesemonger, writer and journalist. He spent 15 years at the BBC and the Guardian – several of them reporting the world for the BBC World Service – before becoming a breakfast radio presenter for CBC in Montreal. His transition to cheesemonger was the result of a life-changing sabbatical at Borough Market, prompting him to hang up the microphone and don an apron. He believes that artisan cheeses are so much a product of human history and ingenuity, terroir and alchemy, art and science, they become imbued with a living spirit.

‘A remarkable tale … Finnerty’s in love with cheese, passionately, and it shows’ The Spectator'A joy to read. Finnerty introduces us to a cast of London characters (cheesemongers and customers) almost too perfect to be real, while quietly imparting serious knowledge through vivid descriptions and fun facts about irresistible cheeses you will want to taste immediately. The Cheese Cure will delight both the curious newcomer to cheese world and the seasoned expert who recognises their own journey through the cheese counter.' Carlos Yescas, Book Author and Cheese Expert / Judge.‘A passionate and evocative memoir of the cheesemonger’s craft, and the healing power of cheese.’ Ned Palmer, bestselling author of A Cheesemonger's History of The British Isles‘I’m completely smitten by this wonderful book. Michael’s voice is so engaging and his world jumps off the page. I feel very enriched, both by the reading experience and by the pleasure I am now taking in choosing and eating delicious cheeses. Michael is a fantastic and nourishing guide.' Cathy Rentzenbrink, bestselling author of Ordinary Time'The Cheese Cure transported me straight back to Borough Market and into a beige apron, mongering alongside Michael, with his beaming smile & contagious “joie de vivre”. His writing is as engaging as his cheese mongering, with every customer delighted by the unexpected yet fascinating narrative journey Michael takes them on whilst simply purchasing cheese.' Emma Young, Author of The Cheese Wheel'It’s clear Mike Finnerty has learned more than what he could share when he delivered only the news…His awakening is a lesson for us all — in personal struggle and purpose, in renewal and redemption' David Shribman, Pittsburgh Post Gazette'The Cheese Cure tells a tale of taking chances and rediscovering purpose.' Arthur Dennyson Hamdani, Literary Review of Canada