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Mini Eccles Cakes

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These small eccles cakes are delicious served warm with a slice of Colston Basset Stilton – a marriage made in heaven! The process may seem a bit long, but don’t be put off, they are well worth the effort. Try with a small glass of rich Pedro Ximenez Sherry – perfect together. Homemade Eccles cakes … Continued

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August Cheese Feast

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Cheese Feast Putting together a classic cheese board is well documented. A good selection; a blue, a hard, something gooey, something goaty.  Keep the crackers simple and the chutney fruity. However,  for the true turophiles out there, this is simply level one. For those who want to crank it up a notch or two, I … Continued

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Aligote

Aligote

Aligot Recipe A delicious, simple, garlicky, mashed potato dish to enjoy with decent sausages, pork chops, or just on its own.  Make sure that the Aligot is eaten as soon as it is ready, as the cheese is liable to go a bit stringy, although it will still be fantastic. Serves 4 Ingredients Enough cooked … Continued

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Keeping it Simple

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I do love my job. And I’m very aware that most people are jealous that I essentially spend a large proportion of my life eating and writing about cheese… My boyfriend, however,  doesn’t always agree.

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Cheese and Ale Pairings

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Whilst wine and cheese maybe a match made in heaven, if you really want to pay homage to your fromage, why not give ale and cheese a go? The rich hoppiness of a decent beer matched with a proper farmhouse cheese, all made on this fair isle…. What more could you wish for?