Tag Archive | United Kingdom
UK Cheese attitudes ‘transformed’ in 10 years
This is very nice to hear! Attitudes to cheese in the UK have been transformed in the past 10 years, with the ‘traditional’ cheese industry now in the best shape since the Second World War. Billy Kevan, chairman of the Stilton Cheese Makers’ Association and general manager at Colston Basset Dairy in Nottinghamshire, said there […]
Tom Kitchin: “We are lucky enough to have access to home-grown artisan cheesemakers” – Features – Scotsman.com
Three cheers to this establishment for embracing local, artisan cheeses for their menu! Many diners at the Kitchin are surprised to hear that much of the produce on our cheese trolley is, in fact, sourced in Scotland. While it is undisputed that the French make an incredible range of cheeses, the varieties we produce […]
British Cheese Awards: The big cheeses and the people judging them
Tim Walker, writer for The Independent, tries his hand behind the scenes at the 2012 British Cheese Awards. The Cotswolds are well known as the weekend haunt of politicians, press barons and Top Gear presenters. But it’s also the power centre of British cheese. As I approach Kingham station on the train from London, I […]
Great British Cheese Festival – September 22-23, Cardiff
This year’s Great British Cheese Festival has made its home in the middle of Cardiff Castle, Wales. General public and the trade hob Nob, try cheeses, wines and other products, take master classes. Sounds like a great weekend! Details at the link above. Date: September 22-23
And the queen shall be crowned with cheese…
IT SOUNDS cheesy, but a student has created a crown from a giant truckle of West Dorset cheddar in Lyme Regis. Lyme Regis cheesemonger Justin Tunstall, based at the Town Mill, commissioned artist Camilla Johnstone to create the sculpture from the 27kg Ford Farm cheese. Camilla, 21, from Charmouth, was delighted to be presented […]
Stichelton
Who: Stichelton Dairy Where: Collingthwaite Farm, Nottinghamshire, UK Milk: Friesan-Holstein cow, raw Rind: natural Texture: semi-firm, blue Shape: 16lb, 12″x8″ wheel Flavor: cool heavy cream, savory, mildly spicy, sweet caramel Stichelton (said like it’s spelled, “stitch-el-ton”, not “stick”) is perhaps cheese-lore’s greatest case of “what’s old is new again. Back in 1989 a never-proved […]
Stilton’s coming home (but don’t call it that)
By Ken McErlain Published on Thursday 15 December 2011 10:29 Amateur archaeologist Richard Landy who has made Stilton cheese, from the new recipe, at the Bell Inn, Stilton. Pictured with a Roman cheese mould he unearthed from a dig in the village in 2006. Photo: PAUL FRANKS/Peterborough ET METP-14-12-11PF011) VILLAGERS in Stilton are celebrating […]
Shropshire Blue
Cheese: Shropshire Blue Who: Colston Bassett & District Dairy Where: Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, UK Milk Type: cow, pasteurized Texture: firm Rind: natural Shape: 17lb drum Flavor: rich and creamy, fresh dough, savory It’s traditional (Colston Bassett) Stilton, with natural annatto coloring that gives the past a brilliant golden-orange hue against the blue molding. Striking. […]
