Tag: British cheese

Trying vegan cheese this Veganuary

Trying vegan cheese this Veganuary

I was really keen to test out some vegan cheeses and non-alcoholic drinks for those that are giving up animal products and booze for January or longer. 

Cheesy mash with cabbage and bacon

Cheesy mash with cabbage and bacon

This recipe is based on the classic French dish Pommes Aligot, which makes the best use of British floury potatoes. It’s like a thicker, potato-based fondue or quite possibly the best mashed potatoes you’ve ever had. 

Cheese of the month: Cornish Yarg

Cheese of the month: Cornish Yarg

Creamy, lemony and wrapped with nettle leaves, Cornish Yarg is one of the most distinctive cheeses produced in the UK. 

Cheese of the month: Colston Bassett Stilton PDO

Cheese of the month: Colston Bassett Stilton PDO

Often referred to as the King of British cheese, and for this cheese-loving Queen, it doesn’t get much better than a wedge of deliciously creamy and mellow Stilton. I can enjoy it at any time of year, but it takes on a starring role during the festive season.

Crab, leek and cheese tartlets

Crab, leek and cheese tartlets

There’s a bit of a stigma about putting cheese and seafood together. However when it’s done well it can make for a really successful pairing, like this recipe shows.

Cheese of the month: Gorwydd Caerphilly

Cheese of the month: Gorwydd Caerphilly

Crumbly and light with a bright citrus taste, Caerphilly is a great cheese for lovers of Lancashire or Wensleydale.