Sheana J DavisSheana DavisSheana Davis is an award-winning cheesemaker, chef, and culinary educator. Her catering company, Epicurean Connection, offers cheese education, butter classes, and production services in Sonoma, California. She is the creator of Delice dela Valleecheese and other fresh cheeses. In 2010 her Delicede la Vallee won first place at the American CheeseSociety, ACS Judging & Competition Awards.Buttermonger is her first cookbook. Additionally, she consults on butter and wine pairings, recipes, trade seminars, trade and consumer recipes, and special events such as Bread and Butter and USA Dairy Board events.Davis grew up in Sonoma. She would help her grandfather cook meals for the farmers and ranchers who gathered at the local grange every Friday. As a teenager, she apprenticed under renowned chef M.F.K Fisher and worked with the legendary cheesemaker Ig Vella, a mentor who taught her about the art of entrepreneurship and food communities. Thanks to this critical early training, she was set up for a successful career in the culinary industry.Today, at the Epicurean Connection, Sheana works with her husband, Ben Sessions, a lifelong wine country resident and wine educator, and her daughter, Karina Davis. Connect with Sheana at www.theepicureanconnection.com. Read More Read Less