Cheesemakers spring into action
For most retailers, the emergence of blossom and daffodils means one thing…. Christmas! As scary as this may sound, in one of my previous jobs you knew that you were in for some long nights and a fair...
View ArticleEnglish Wine is Local Hero Across the (Cheese) Board
Finding a wine able to complement a range of different cheeses can be a challenge. Some outspoken gastronomic experts even deem it an impossibility given the sheer scope of flavours and textures on...
View ArticleThe Wine and Cheese Workshop
Earlier this month I was Joined by Olli of The Fine Cheese Company and 45 members to spend a Saturday morning exploring the merits and pitfalls of pairing cheese and wine. For a general theme on which...
View ArticleCheese Heaven In The Alps
An unplanned stop made this new discovery, with a little help from the France tourist bible Michelin, all the more special: a menu – a whole restaurant! – built around cheese. The Restaurant La...
View ArticleUndiscovered British Cheeses
It’s currently British Food Fortnight, and with this in mind we are delighted to host this guest blog post from Ruth Raskin at The Fine Cheese Co. (suppliers to The Society’s gift range for a number of...
View Article20-Year-Old Tawny For Christmas
Sadly my dwindling stock of mature vintage port is not readily available this Christmas, so I decided to opt for a 20-year-old tawny port comparison. Port because the gathered assembly regard it as...
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