Jean Mansfield is a long-time cheesemaker who specialises in teaching cheesemaking to beginners. She and her husband Dave run a Jersey-only diary farm just outside Waihi. She's also national judge at the New Zealand Cheese Awards, which are being held in 2 weeks time on Sunday 28th February.
She has just published a step by step guide on the art of successful cheese making, called 'How to Make Cheese', which includes 50 recipes for artisan cheeses as well as plenty of tips and tricks.