The Legend of Vacherin Mont d’Or
Every September, the village of Les Charbonnières in Vallée de Joux holds an entire festival dedicated to one, remarkable cheese – Vacherin Mont d’Or AOC. The Fête du Vacherin Mont-d’Or […]
Does Cheese Make You Dream?
Cheese-induced dreams can depend on several factors, such as the age and type of cheese eaten, how much is eaten and the delay between eating the cheese and falling asleep. […]
Cheddar: The UK’s Favourite Cheese
Cheddar is 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 giant […]
Cheese and Picnics
There is widespread difference of opinion on who actually invented picnics or ‘le pique-nique’ but there are two obvious protagonists: the English and the French. In the 1600’s, the French […]
Coeur du Berry
Some cheeses are shaped by tradition. Others by geography. Coeur du Berry is shaped by something a little more romantic. Found in our Heart-Shaped Box, this distinctive goat’s cheese comes […]
Tips To Care For Your Cheese
Here are some tips to care for your cheese and keep it in its best condition… Storage Cheese is always best when enjoyed fresh, however our cheeses can be stored […]
A History of Brie de Meaux
Brie de Meaux is the crown jewel of all Bries and, in our opinion, the finest of them all. Luxuriously creamy, rich with earthy notes, and steeped in centuries of […]
Stilton ‘King of Cheeses’
Stilton is far and away the UK’s most popular blue cheese with over 1 million cheeses made per year which are exported all over the world. It doesn’t just taste […]
The Perfect Date Night: Fondue
Fondue ‘became’ the national dish of Switzerland after some passionate promotion from the Swiss Cheese Union in the 1930s. The earliest recipes for basic cheese fondues however, can be found […]