The legend of Manchego DOC
21 August 2019 — Cheese Facts
If you ever drive through mainland Spain you may encounter almost desert-like fields where herds of white, hornless sheep roam. These are the arid plains of La Mancha, and are […]
Cheese Jargon
20 March 2019 — Cheese Facts, Features
From artisan to washed rind, a useful A to (almost) Z of some of the common cheese jargon used on the site and in cheese-making. Affinage: The art of maturing […]
The Truth and the Myths about Fat in Cheese
12 February 2019 — Cheese Facts, Features
Health expert and nutritionists regularly discuss the need to re-instate fresh foods that contain higher fat levels into our diet. We couldn’t agree more and will forever sing the praises […]
Does cheese make for sweet dreams?
24 October 2018 — Cheese Facts, Features
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. […]
A Secret History of Reblochon
7 October 2018 — Cheese Facts, Cheesemakers, Features
‘Pinch a cow’s udder again…’ No we haven’t eaten so much cheese that we’ve lost our grasp on reality. ‘Reblochon’ is derived from the French word ‘reblocher’, or ‘re-milk’, as […]
A History of the Ploughman’s Lunch
19 July 2018 — Cheese Facts, Features
It’s as if the term ‘Ploughman’s Lunch’ has been on the archetypal village pub’s menu for several millenia but you might be astonished to find out its use started far […]
A History of Brie de Meaux
9 June 2018 — Cheese Facts, Cheesemakers, Features
Brie De Meaux is the most famous of all Bries and in our opinion the very best of all. This gorgeous, buttery and earthy cheese is steeped in French history […]
Cheddar: The UK’s favourite cheese
25 May 2018 — Cheese Facts, Cheesemakers, Features
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 […]
Territorial Cheeses: Caerphilly to Wensleydale
16 April 2018 — Cheese Facts, Features
Britain has a proud heritage of dairy farming and over the centuries has created many exceptional and world-renowned cheeses. Some of these traditional cheeses can only be known by their […]