Montgomery's CheddarPressed, Manor Farm, North Cadbury, United Kingdom |
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This farmhouse Cheddar is made by Michael Chase and the gang in beautiful Somerset, England. It's an earthy, golden-hued behemoth of intense flavor that has been aged for 16 months.
Montgomery's is one of only a handful of true farmhouse Cheddars remaining in the world today. Although any cheese that uses the ”cheddaring”* process* may technically be called a Cheddar, we believe a true English Cheddar must be made, like Montgomery's, in Somerset according to its long-established traditions of cheesemaking.
As with any good farmhouse Cheddar, cheesecloth protects the golden interior. When the fabric is removed from Montgomery's, a full, musty, beefy aroma will intoxicate you.
If you're feeling whimsical, you can use Montgomery's to make the greatest macaroni and cheese ever. Definitely a suitable choice for a last meal.
(* Cheddaring refers to the process of turning the drying curd repeatedly until the right amount of whey has been discharged.)
We say: "Peeling back the cheesecloth may make you feel like an archeologist unraveling the wrap on a mummy…ah the treasure is all yours." |
Pairings: A pint of lager. |
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