CHALLENGE THE CHEESEMONGER: The Cheese Society
Cheesemongers are the lifeblood of our industry, the link between cheesemakers and customers, so we’ve got our Chedditor-at-Large, Keith Kendrick to tap into their wisdom with another special order.
Lucie Nock from The Cheese Society, Lincoln
THE CHALLENGE
“I want to show off to friends whose idea of a cheeseboard comes from a supermarket in hard plastic packaging. What ‘real’ British cheeses should I impress them with on the Big Day?”
LUCIE’S RESPONSE
“Challenge accepted. Our National Treasures box is a perfect celebration of the best of English country cheeses that will impress your guests. It comprises five cheeses from smaller artisan makers: a well-balanced journey through some of our favourite territories and smaller, lesser-known dairies alongside the classics. These are cheeses that should be celebrated, all coming together with a jar of crunchy piccalilli made in Leicestershire plus seeded sourdough crackers made in Nottinghamshire. Phenomenal produce at its best.”
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Keen’s Extra Mature Cheddar
Stichelton
Baron Bigod Brie
Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire
Swaledale Traditional
OUR CHEDDITOR-AT-LARGE’S VERDICT
“Blue, soft, crumbly and a couple of hard cheeses – what’s not to like? This is a great showcase of ‘real’ cheeses from around the nation. But what I love most, is the fact the selection fulfils what my guests will expect, but with exciting, conversation-starter surprises.”
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