Cheese. The King of Dairy Products
Cheese Types
It's official, Britain loves cheese. Be it local, homemade, shop bought or imported, we are a nation of cheese eaters.
There are of course many different sorts of cheese to try, each with their own unique charms and associated followings. Rarely will you find someone who loves all cheeses with most people having a favourite and a hated cheese.
Cheddar
Cheddar is a relatively hard cheese and comes in a range of colourings and strengths. Cheddar is the most popular cheese in the UK and is often used in cooking. Chedder comes into it's own when lightly melted as a topping for baked potatos or toast. Personally I love a bit of Cheddar on toast with tomato sauce or a baked potato with cheese and beans. My favourite brands are Cathedral City for stock and Marks and Spencer for special occasions. Strong of course :P.
Stilton (Moldy Cheese
Another UK favourite, Stilton will always be found on a cheese board. Stilton has a distinct moldy, vainey look with blue threads running through it. This is deliberate and part of the cheese making process. This makes for a very brittle cheese with a very strong, moldy taste. As you can probably guess, I can't stand Stilton even if it is washed down with a bottle of port (as is tradition). Stilton comes in several varieties from slightly moldy with walnuts in it to OMG is that moldy cheese or cheesy mold.
Brie (Soft Cheese)
Brie comes from France and is the most popular imported cheese within the UK. Brie is a soft almost spreadable cheese with a distinctive white skin. The skin should be removed as it tasted aweful while the soft cheese inside is actually quite nice. My favourite recipe for Brie is covered in breadcrumbs, grilled and served with a red onion jam or simply on crackers.
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