The Great British Cheddar Challenge
If you love nothing more than the taste of artisan cheese, then you may wish to take part in The Great British Cheddar Challenge 2023. The event, held on September 16th […]
Cheddar: The UK’s Favourite Cheese
Cheddar is probably one of the most popular cheeses in the world and certainly one of the most consumed. Here’s a short history and a bit of background on this […]
A Tour of Italian Cheese
When one thinks of Italian cheese their mind may spring to Mozzarella or Parmesan. Indeed these cheeses represent the architype of Italian cheesemaking, but hunt a little further you’ll find […]
A Tour of French Cheeses
Is there a better holiday plan than sampling cheese all over Europe? Cheese is enjoyed in most countries, traditions and cultures. It embodies both old and modern, telling tales in […]
Meet The Makers… Village Maid Cheese
The sleepy village of Riseley in Berkshire is home to a wonderful artisan cheesemaker quietly making five wonderful cheeses, produced with local milk: Village Maid Cheese. Village Maid Cheese was […]
Meet The Makers… Trethowan’s Dairy
Nestling in the rolling hills of Somerset, a herd of 100 Holsteins and 20 Jersey cows are grazing sleepily on silty, organic peat soils. This feast of nutrients is where […]
Meet the Makers… Nettlebed Creamery
Perched on the outskirts of the beautiful Oxfordshire village Nettlebed near Henley-on-Thames is Nettlebed Creamery, home of award-winning cheeses Bix, Witheridge and Highmoor. We recently visited Nettlebed creamery to find […]
Stinking Bishop: The Story of a Masterpiece
Stinking Bishop is a legendary cheese, so famous that most cheese lovers are fully aware of the story of its origin… Charles Martell first produced his perry-washed rind cheese in […]
Meet The Makers… Isle of Arran Cheddar
Often called ‘Scotland in miniature’ the picturesque island of Arran is home to Torrylinn Creamery. Here, Isle of Arran cheddar is lovingly hand-crafted by a small team of artisan cheese-makers, […]