Bloomy rind cheeses: what they are and what’s great about them You may have heard the term “bloomy rind” cheese used by your local cheesemonger or your foodie friends but you are none the wiser – what does it really mean? Allow me to demystify this wonderful family of cheeses for you, after all itRead More
3 cheese buying mistakes to avoid (or how to procure the most delicious cheese) Do you love complex delicious lingering cheeses but sometimes you find yourself disappointed after buying cheese? Let me tell you about the three mistakes that you could be making. Make sure to avoid them and you will be sure to enjoy theRead More
What are the best cheeses to go with white wines? The idea that only red wine should be served with cheese is firmly in the past. Today, even the French are open to serving various wines with their farmhouse and artisan cheeses. But it is also true that not all cheeses work equally well withRead More
What is Vegetarian cheese? Cheese is seemingly a very simple food. However, when you dig deeper, you realise just how much nuance and detail there is to it. Some people think that cheese naturally is vegetarian because it comes from milk. However, there are other microscopic ingredients that go into the mix that complicate things.Read More
How to bake Vacherin Mont D’Or I absolutely adore this quintessential winter cheese. The wait for it (it’s in season between September and March) makes it ever so more special and desirable. When Vacherin Mont d’Or is back on the shelves, I think it’s imperative to enjoy it as frequently as possible and get moreRead More
The secret to a great Swiss Fondue There is a bit of an art and science to making a nice fondue. However, the secret to a proper Swiss Fondue is to use the right kind of cheeses. Two cheeses to be precise — they are Gruyere and Vacherin Fribourgeois* (not to be confused with Vacherin MontRead More
Winter warmer: Tartiflette Tartiflette is the perfect antidote to cold weather. This traditional Savoyard dish is essentially a potato, bacon and cheese gratin and is super easy to make (we usually use this recipe on BBC.com). It is important to keep in mind though that the magic of this simple dish comes from using the Right kind of cheeseRead More
The Cheese Lady to win ‘Cheesemonger of the Year’ in the Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018 NEWS RELEASE Local Cheesemonger The Cheese Lady from Haddington have entered into the Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2019 and they need your help to win! The Awards, in partnership with The Cheese Lady, are highly respected in theRead More
THE CHEESE LADY shortlisted in Shop of the Year 2018 The Guild of Fine Food’s annual Shop of the Year awards, an accreditation which recognises and promotes excellence in independent retail, has announced its shortlist for 2018 and The Cheese Lady in Haddington, East Lothian is among those in the running for the Best SpecialistRead More
The Cheese Lady goes to Barwheys Dairy A few years ago I had the privilege to visit this wonderful Ayrshire-based cheesemaker – Barwheys Dairy. I had tasted their cheese before my visit but after spending the whole day at the dairy I could fully appreciate what a truly amazing FARMHOUSE cheese it is! The milk comes from theRead More
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