Cheese

Blaithin · Feb 20, 2020

Found this one today to try out. Didn’t buy any apples to go with it though

averageguy54 · Feb 20, 2020

I've seen that here, never tried it though. Waiting to see that sticker, 30%off.

Blaithin · Feb 20, 2020

averageguy54 said:
I've seen that here, never tried it though. Waiting to see that sticker, 30%off.

It was $2 off here which is about as low as it’ll get in a small town store ?

averageguy54 · Feb 20, 2020

Okay, that works.

dinderleat · Feb 23, 2020

Found your cheese in the caves!

dinderleat · Feb 23, 2020

Bought some too

averageguy54 · Feb 24, 2020

I'm impressed with the photo of the cave, did you by chance visit? How do you like the cheese or did you try it yet? I bought more yesterday, even paid full price.

dinderleat · Feb 24, 2020

Yes, it was my daughters birthday so day a out. Was really interesting to see the caves and happened to come across the cheese. Yes certainly got some kick for a cheddar but I do like a strong cheese.

averageguy54 · Feb 24, 2020

Many thanks for the photos, that's probably as close as I'll ever get to there. I liked the flavour because it's a different flavour that strong cheese over here, must be the cave aging. Your daughter enjoyed the exploring, I imagine.

averageguy54 · Mar 10, 2020

Princess Pooper said:
No, but I do like a Westcombe cheddar!

We are in Leicestershire and members of Long Clawson Dairy, which is where our milk goes. They produce mainly stilton cheese which is another PDO protected product (it is also trade-marked so no matter what happens to EU protection post-Brexit they can't touch the stilton rules).

King of Cheeses. !

They also make a nice, nutty aged red Leicester-type cheese called Rutland Red as well as lots of added value blended cheeses and flavoured white stilton.

Could your Rutland Red also be called Red Leics? I noticed some of that in a store over here recently.

waterbuffalofarmer · Mar 10, 2020

averageguy54 said:
Thanks for that piece of info. I had assumed it was something the wholesaler had made up. They have whole lines of in-house products that are re-named products from somewhere. This way if the name changes, or I go to a different store, I have a better idea of what else to look for.

Nope, not made up at all. West country farmhouse cheddar is a style of cheddar, I think, made in a particular way. Not sure if it's DOP yet tho...

Princess Pooper · Mar 10, 2020

averageguy54 said:
Could your Rutland Red also be called Red Leics? I noticed some of that in a store over here recently.

it is an aged red Leicester cheese. Mass produced red Leicester can be a bit rubbery, there is a good farmhouse one made by Sparkenhoe, and then the Long Clawson one which they called Rutland Red. It is drier and with a deeper nutty flavour than a bog standard red Leicester (like a farmhouse cheddar compared with a bog standard one).

averageguy54 · Mar 11, 2020

Thanks, Princess Pooper, I'll take another look when I go back to town. i was in a hurry so I didn't look at it closely.

waterbuffalofarmer · Mar 11, 2020

I'll say, from personal experience of working with Snowdonia cheese in a friends company..... Its nice but seriously average and very mass produced, so its highly overrated as a "welsh product". The original factory was shut down. It used to be Llandernog cheddar, very nice style, but that shut down. I think they moved production to south wales, but im not entirely sure. If you want a really nice cheddar i would recommend these 2 people here... http://www.hafodcheese.co.uk/

http://www.teificheese.co.uk/http://www.teificheese.co.uk/

Both really good cheesemakers. The first guy my parents know very well and him and his wife are really lovely. Their cheese is very good

averageguy54 · Mar 11, 2020

I did wonder about Snowdonia as there seems to be quite a bit of it here, not like most imports. Big business does tend to lose the uniqueness of a product when it takes over. I've never tried it, still waiting for that 30% off sticker.
I will definatly keep an eye out for the other two on the shelves.
I do appreciate the information.

waterbuffalofarmer · Mar 11, 2020

averageguy54 said:
I did wonder about Snowdonia as there seems to be quite a bit of it here, not like most imports. Big business does tend to lose the uniqueness of a product when it takes over. I've never tried it, still waiting for that 30% off sticker.
I will definatly keep an eye out for the other two on the shelves.
I do appreciate the information.

I will say... To buy a good cheese you will have to pay out for it am afraid. Snowdonia i wouldnt bother with really. The other 2 you may have to go direct, as theyre artisanal producers. The price you pay for it maybe a little bit steep, but its worth it to try or have as a one off treat

plus if you order from the first guy on sight you may even be able to look at the animals it comes from. Nothing like seeing where its produced and who produced it.

averageguy54 · Mar 11, 2020

I just do the "on sale" for the initial try and taste. Then if I don't like it I'm not out so much money. The West Country Farmhouse Cheddar is 5.40 pounds for 200 grams over here. I've since bought it at regular price because I do like it.
I've been thinking about trying to acquire some of these cheeses, but first I have to make enquiries with Canada Customs on importing them. We have a quota system here which may also come into play as well.
It's not likely I'll ever get to see these lads, I'm not too keen on flying.

waterbuffalofarmer · Mar 13, 2020

averageguy54 said:
I just do the "on sale" for the initial try and taste. Then if I don't like it I'm not out so much money. The West Country Farmhouse Cheddar is 5.40 pounds for 200 grams over here. I've since bought it at regular price because I do like it.
I've been thinking about trying to acquire some of these cheeses, but first I have to make enquiries with Canada Customs on importing them. We have a quota system here which may also come into play as well.
It's not likely I'll ever get to see these lads, I'm not too keen on flying.

Canada do also have some amazing cheeses

Artisan Cheese Night Market – Canadian Cheese Awards/Le Concours des fromages fins canadiens

www.cheeseawards.ca

Also have u been here before?

averageguy54 · Mar 13, 2020

Yes, we do and I have tried a few, under the same rules of "on sale". To be honest, the deli section in my local supermarkets showcase more imported cheeses from outside Canada than from inside. I suspect that also has to do with our quota system but could also be availability. There is one local craft cheese maker in my area. His product is good but not unique, certainly not unique enough to pay a premium price for. I also can't get his product in the supermarket, I have to make a special trip to a farmer's market to find it. That showcase would cost me about $1200 CAD to attend.
I've never been over there . Half my family tree comes from Birmingham area 3 generations ago, so I've been told. I also,had a great uncle who returned and stayed. He used to occasionally come over for a visit with his family here. Unfortunately, without a lottery win it's not likely I'll ever get there either.

miniconnect · Mar 13, 2020

I've been trying a few different ones to eventually take the place of our mull of kintyre [emoji27]

Is anybody here producing for this creamery? I quite like it possible replacement. [emoji106]

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