I’ve been a cheesemonger for a long time and a cheese enthusiast for even longer. Through all that, I have to say that one of the most distinctive memories I have from my cheese life is the first time I tried Montgomery’s Farmhouse Cheddar. Most people don’t think of cheddar as a fancy cheese, mainly [...]
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A Cheese Epiphany: Montgomery’s Cheddar
Posted in Cheese, tagged cheddar, cheddaring, Cheese, Montgomery's on October 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Our Friends Across the Pond: Neal’s Yard Dairy
Posted in Cheese, England, Producer Profile, tagged cheddar, Covent Garden, England, food, Ihsan Gurdal, Kurt Gurdal, London, Neal's Yard Dairy, Stilton, Valerie Gurdal, Wensleydale on September 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »
We carry a wide selection of cheeses from the British Isles: Stilton, Keen’s, Ardrahan, Berkswell, Montgomery’s, Wensleydale and Stichelton to name but a few. One of the reasons we can count on this rich diversity and exceptional quality is the passionate team of cheese caretakers at Neal’s Yard Dairy.
Autumn Favorites: Cheese and Heirloom Apples
Posted in Cheese, Jams & Preserves, Pairings, Produce, tagged apples, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, camembert, cheddar, cheese pairings, clothbound, fall, food, heirloom apples, Keen's Cheddar, Montgomery's cheddar, Stichelton, Stilton on September 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Spring may be the season of rebirth, but we can’t help a similar feeling of renewal when September rolls around: new season, new school year, cooler temperatures (at least in the northeast). Autumn is also the time to celebrate the harvest – particularly the new batch of apples, that most emblematic of fall crops. Fresh or preserved, apples are a simple and versatile addition to any cheese plate.
Hafod: A New Cheddar from Wales
Posted in Cheese, Producer Profile, Wales, tagged Ayrshire, Beer, cheddar, Cheese, cheesemaking, food, Neal's Yard Dairy, red wine, Wales on September 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Recently, a lot of the hype at Neal’s Yard Dairy has been about a new cheese from Wales called Hafod. I’m pretty excited, as it is the first new cheese that’s become available since I took on the role of British Isles cheese buyer, so I’d love to say a bit about the rather cool story behind it.



