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Her cheese arc: The Cheese Ark owner is closing the store after 12 years to become a shepherd
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Cheesemonger Syu Ai Ming is selling her store, The Cheese Ark, to become a shepherd.
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- Ms Syu Ai Ming is closing The Cheese Ark after 12 years to become a shepherd, sparking emotional reactions from customers who appreciate her unique cheese selection and storytelling.
- Syu's passion for cheese began with farm work in Europe, leading her to source and age cheeses, educating customers beyond common varieties like "comte and brie".
- Despite the physical demands, Syu prioritises her dream of shepherding in Europe, fearing "having one singular life", and aims to start by April.
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SINGAPORE – To understand the kind of impact Ms Syu Ai Ming has had, one need only look at the Instagram account for her cheese store, The Cheese Ark (@thecheeseark).
In a post on Oct 24, the 53-year-old announced she was closing the store after 12 years to go become a shepherd. It generated 1,153 likes, 1,118 shares and 60 comments.
