Chris Allsop for culture: the word on cheese
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Chris Allsop is a UK-based food and travel writer whose work has appeared in The Guardian, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, and Yahoo!, among other titles. He lives in Bath, where he eats way too much cheddar.

Out of Adversity, King Stone Dairy Debuts a Supreme Champion


Forced to pivot during pandemic lockdown, cheesemaker David Jowett created Ashcombe, a British Cheese Awards Supreme Champion.

Destination Cheese: European Edition


When planning post-lockdown travels, combine natural splendor with splendid cheese.

The Natural Touch


So what exactly is a “natural cheese”? Well, it’s hard to establish a set of category-defining attributes, but we try to give you a taste.

Orange is the New Black


Choosing to produce a washed rind as your first cheese is similar to taking beginner surfing lessons on a supersized wave. “What can go wrong? Everything.”

Rediscover Currants on Your Cheese Plate


Fresh currants deliver a lightning bolt of tart fruit flavor, followed by an herbaceous finish. Here’s how to pair them with cheese.

Best Cheeses: Great Britain


If you stick a pin into a map of Great Britain, chances are it won’t land far from a cheese-laden farmers’ market.

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Great 28: Cheese + Digestifs


You’re going to want one of these digestif pairings after every meal.

cheese and ginger

Great 28: Cheese + Ginger


This ancient root is dynamite on a cheese plate.

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