The Wiltshire Loaf Returns
Mentioned in Jane Austen’s novel Emma, Wiltshire Loaf was one of England’s lost cheeses until a cheesemaker tracked down the recipe.
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.
8 Essential British Cheeses
In remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II, we took a look through the culture archives and put together a list of some of Britain’s most iconic cheeses. From the well-known Stilton to the Wallace and Gromit approved Wensleydale, these are the eight cheeses you need on your British-themed cheeseboard. Photo by Jackie Botto StiltonColston Bassett Dairy […]
Destination Cheese: European Edition
When planning post-lockdown travels, combine natural splendor with splendid cheese.
Greener Pastures for Mrs. Appleby’s Cheshire
Herstory is repeating itself at Hawkstone Abbey Farm as an Appleby woman once again looks to the past to find a way forward for farmstead Cheshire cheese.
Cathedral City Cheddar Loaded Baked Potatoes
This recipe is mouthwatering and easy to put together—plus: with the innovative resealable packaging, the leftover possibilities are endless.
Ask the Monger: Why do only some cheeses have DOP/PDO/AOP status?
When it comes to reading cheese labels, you might get a mouthful of these abbreviations. These European-based acronyms are “geographical indications.”
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.”
A Visit to Fen Farm Dairy
A group of cheesemongers visit cheesemaker Jonny Crickmore of Fen Farm Dairy for a peek at the first raw milk vending machine in the UK.
Ask the Monger: What Cheese Do I Need to Try While in the UK?
I’m traveling to the UK. What cheese do I need to try? For anyone visiting the UK, especially for the first time, a West Country Cheddar is an absolute must-try! I recommend one from Keen’s or Montgomery’s, preferably aged around 14-18 months. Of course, another classic is a blue Stilton. I like the one from […]
