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Lara MCheddar Cheese
July 27th 2006 07:16
Like a fine wine, some cheese definitely improves with age. This is the case with vintage cheddar. Cheddar is one of the most popular cheeses today the world over. In Australia it is often referred to as ‘tasty cheese’.
History
‘Cheddar’ is a common variety of cheese which originates from England, where it was first made in a village of the same name.
http://www.cheddarvillage.co.uk/ According to the village’s website, cheese has been produced in the area since at least 1170AD, from when it was a Roman and Saxon settlement. The village is also notable because it is the site of Britain’s oldest complete skeleton which is an estimated 9000 years old and was found in a place called Gough's Cave.
They still manufacture cheese there today, though the company is relatively little known and has become swamped by giant multinational producers. Nevertheless the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Factory is still going strong with a wealth of history and experience in cheese making as support. You can even experience part of the process by visiting the cheese factory and many delicious products are on sale from the gift shop. These include some tantalising cheeses made with wild garlic and chives, local Legbender cider or smoked over oak chips. There is also a fine range of cheeseware such as cheese boards, cheese knives and cheese dishes.
Trivia
- King Henry II purchased 10240 lbs of Cheddar in 1170 at a farthing per lb (that's 4644 kg at a total cost of £10.67!)
- When Charles I was on the throne, demand outweighed supply so much that you could only get Cheddar at the King's court, and even then you had to pay before the cheese was made
- Scott of the Antarctic took with him 3500 lbs (nearly 1600 kg) of Cheddar made in Cheddar on his famous expedition in 1901
- Originally cheese had to be made within 30 miles of Wells Cathedral to be able to be called Cheddar
The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Factory site includes this kind of fun trivia on cheddar, and some interesting information on how cheddar is made today and what makes it unique.
The particular vintage cheddar pictured had a deliciously pungent flavour, with just the right amount of ‘bite’ and a crumbly texture. This variety comes packaged in a thick skin of black wax, which is the traditional style for cheddar. It was delicious on water crackers, assorted savouries and adds flavour to a sandwich.
History
‘Cheddar’ is a common variety of cheese which originates from England, where it was first made in a village of the same name.
http://www.cheddarvillage.co.uk/ According to the village’s website, cheese has been produced in the area since at least 1170AD, from when it was a Roman and Saxon settlement. The village is also notable because it is the site of Britain’s oldest complete skeleton which is an estimated 9000 years old and was found in a place called Gough's Cave.
An Australian Cheddar
They still manufacture cheese there today, though the company is relatively little known and has become swamped by giant multinational producers. Nevertheless the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Factory is still going strong with a wealth of history and experience in cheese making as support. You can even experience part of the process by visiting the cheese factory and many delicious products are on sale from the gift shop. These include some tantalising cheeses made with wild garlic and chives, local Legbender cider or smoked over oak chips. There is also a fine range of cheeseware such as cheese boards, cheese knives and cheese dishes.
A mouth watering spread
Trivia
- King Henry II purchased 10240 lbs of Cheddar in 1170 at a farthing per lb (that's 4644 kg at a total cost of £10.67!)
- When Charles I was on the throne, demand outweighed supply so much that you could only get Cheddar at the King's court, and even then you had to pay before the cheese was made
- Scott of the Antarctic took with him 3500 lbs (nearly 1600 kg) of Cheddar made in Cheddar on his famous expedition in 1901
- Originally cheese had to be made within 30 miles of Wells Cathedral to be able to be called Cheddar
The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Factory site includes this kind of fun trivia on cheddar, and some interesting information on how cheddar is made today and what makes it unique.
Serving Suggestion: Cracker, Cheddar, Sprouts and a Kalamata Olive
The particular vintage cheddar pictured had a deliciously pungent flavour, with just the right amount of ‘bite’ and a crumbly texture. This variety comes packaged in a thick skin of black wax, which is the traditional style for cheddar. It was delicious on water crackers, assorted savouries and adds flavour to a sandwich.
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