Category Archives: Dairy
Isle of Wight Blue (180g)
The Isle of Wight Blue is a creamy naturally rinded blue cheese, made at Queenbower Dairy on the island itself. It is made by hand, ripened for 2 weeks and sold between 3 and 4 weeks of age. The flavour is mild for a blue and rich for a soft cheese, providing an essential foil for sweet chutneys and salted crackers. Treat it like a Gorgonzola or especially gooey Roquefort. As it matures, the rind blooms with green, blue, grey and white moulds to make it stand out on any cheeseboard. When the Isle of Wight Cheese Co started making their trademark soft blue cheese 17 years ago, there were 50 dairies on the Isle. Now there are just 6, and the Isle of Wight Cheese Co support Crockers Farm, one of the last remaining family run enterprises. While milk production for export to the mainland is dropping, it is the producers on the Isle providing the essential ballast to these dairies through this turbulent period. We have introduced our ‘Guest Cheese’ so you can try new and tasty pieces from ar
Field & Flower Salted Butter (250g)
Our hand-churned butter is lovingly made in Somerset using West Country Cream and flakes of Dorset Sea Salt. Perfect spread on hot toast or a fluffy jacket potato. Our Field & Flower Butter is carefully crafted by small-scale artisans using traditional methods. Churned by hand in the heart of Somerset, this unhurried journey from cream to butter means that each batch develops a distinctive depth of flavour.
Field & Flower Unsalted Butter (250g)
Our hand-churned butter is lovingly made in Somerset using the finest West Country Cream and nothing else. Perfect spread on hot toast or a fluffy jacket potato. Our Field & Flower Butter is carefully crafted by small-scale artisans using traditional methods. Hand churned in the heart of Somerset with West Country cream and Dorset Sea Salt, this unhurried journey from cream to butter means that each batch develops a distinctive depth of flavour.
Cornish Cheddar Truckle (200g)
This miniature truckle of Cornish Cheddar is built to stand out, delivering a slight crunch (much like you would find in other high quality aged cheddars), due to the formation of naturally occurring calcium lactate crystals. This contributes to the cheeses outstanding character and mouthfeel, and provides the perfect backdrop for the headier, gooier cheeses in our range. The Cornish Cheddar truckle is built for cheese boards or gifting, since it comes pre-wrapped in its own wax outer casing. Made with cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet.
Cornish Brie (200g)
Cornish Brie has a mild and creamy flavor, complemented by a smooth, melting texture. Its distinctive hallmark is its buttery yellow hue. Made with cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet.
Buffalo Mozzarella (100g)
This creamy and delicious mozzarella is made onsite at Buffalicious’ West Country farm shop in Somerset. Their herd of around 250 water buffalo are slow reared and grass fed on the family farm. They are housed during the cold winters then free to range the lush green grasses of the Somerset countryside throughout the rest of the year. Water buffalo are an old breed of bovine animal and have not been interbred or altered for thousands of years. This means they are not fast grown or made to produce large volumes of milk. Everything is done at their own pace, producing low volumes of milk which is high in nutritional quality.
Cricket St Thomas Somerset Camembert (220g)
The Somerset Camembert is delicate and rich with a soft and edible white rind. This cheese takes on a buttery colour once it has matured and the curd has softened. The Lubborn Creamery pioneered the craft of making soft-mould cheese using traditional methods. We are lucky to have fantastic local dairy farmers and cheesemakers in Somerset. Our cheese range is varied and caters for everyone, whether it’s blue, smoked, or award-winning cheddar. This is a pasteurised cheese. Made with cow’s milk and animal-based rennet, this cheese is not suitable for vegetarians.
Cornish Camembert (200g)
Cornish Camembert boasts a soft and velvety interior, accompanied by a gentle milky aroma. However, its true allure lies in its robust, buttery richness, delicately underscored by a subtle hint of pasture and grassland, forging the cheese’s unmistakable character. Made with cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet.
Spring Cheeseboard (725g)
Introducing our spring cheeseboard, thoughtfully curated to capture the freshness of the season.. Greens of Glastonbury Goats Cheddar with its mild but distinctive flavour sets the stage. Followed by velvety Miss Wenna Organic Cornish Brie, a smooth mould ripened soft cheese with a mellow flavour. For the bolder palate, our creamy Isle of Wight Blue is a naturally rinded soft cheese that is covered in striking green, blue, grey and white moulds. Completing the ensemble is our Cornish Semi Mature Gouda, aged for 6 months to perfection a brilliant nutty hint, creating a flawless balance of flavours for you to try this spring.
St Jude Raw Milk Soft Cheese (95g)
St. Jude is a beautifully creamy cheese encased in a wrinkled rind. For the complete experience, enjoy both the rind and the cheese together. The flavours of St. Jude evolve with the seasons. In warmer months when they graze outdoors, you’ll notice the cheese has vegetal notes with a savoury twist on the marshland pastures the cows are enjoying. At Christmas and during the winter months, when the cows are staying warm indoors and on winter rations, it boasts a richer, buttery flavour. This semi-soft raw milk cheese is made in Suffolk using the warm unpasteurised milk from free-ranging Montbeliarde cows. Made with cow’s milk and animnal-based rennet. This product is only available for delivery on our Christmas delivery dates (Tue 19 Dec, Wed 20 Dec, Thu 21 Dec, Fri 22 Dec, Sat 23 Dec, Sun 24 Dec).
Field & Flower Unsalted Butter, Pack of 2 (500g)
Our hand-churned butter is lovingly made in Somerset using the finest West Country Cream and nothing else. Perfect spread on hot toast or a fluffy jacket potato. This product features a double pack of two. Our Field & Flower Butter is carefully crafted by small-scale artisans using traditional methods. Hand churned in the heart of Somerset with West Country cream and Dorset Sea Salt, this unhurried journey from cream to butter means that each batch develops a distinctive depth of flavour.
Field & Flower Salted Butter, Pack of 2 (500g)
Our hand-churned butter is lovingly made in Somerset using West Country Cream and flakes of Dorset Sea Salt. Perfect spread on hot toast or a fluffy jacket potato. This product features a double pack of two. Our Field & Flower Butter is carefully crafted by small-scale artisans using traditional methods. Churned by hand in the heart of Somerset, this unhurried journey from cream to butter means that each batch develops a distinctive depth of flavour.
Fen Farm’s Baron Bigod (250g)
This British Brie-style cheese has a white bloomy rind, with a full and lasting creamy flavour. The cheese is typically ripened for at least 35 days to accentuate the rich and earthy flavour – perfect with crackers and your choice of fruit-based relish. If freezing, we recommend up to 6 months and the cheese must be used within 24 hours of being thawed. This cheese is unpasteurised and not suitable for those pregnant or with a compromised immune system. Made with cow’s milk and animal-based rennet. This cheese is not suitable for vegetarians.
Guest Cheese – English Style Feta (200g)
Introducing our take on the classic Greek-style cheese. Barrel-aged in brine, our Feta is made with unpasteurised milk and vegetarian rennet and boasts a uniquely rounded flavour profile. Whether crumbled atop a jacket potato, sprinkled over a fresh salad for a burst of tangy goodness, or stuffed inside a chicken breast, our Feta adds a touch of the Mediterranean to any dish. We have introduced our ‘Guest Cheese’ so you can try new and tasty pieces from around the UK. The cheese will be changed every couple of months, so keep your eyes peeled for the next surprise and make sure you get them while you can!
Montgomery’s Ogle Shield (200g)
Ogleshield is a firm cheese made from Jersey cow’s milk, washed in brine to produce a pungent flavour. The taste is creamy with a lightly springy texture when squeezed – similar to a Raclette-style cheese. Enjoy as part of a cheeseboard or for adding a rich flavour to melted cheese dishes. Not suitable for freezing. Made with cow’s milk and animal-based rennet. This cheese is not pasteurised. Not suitable for vegetarians.
West Country Cheeseboard (1.065kg)
Grab some of your favourite chutneys and pair them up with the best of the West, in this luxurious cheese board. Class tangy cheddar from Wookey Hole, aged in caves in Cheddar itself, soft and gooey Cornish Brie, blue vein notes from the heady, luxurious Dorset Blue Vinny, and the creamy savouriness of the classic ash-dipped Driftwood from White Lake Dairy, down the road from us, all come together to create the perfectly well-rounded autumnal taste experience. See Ingredients for specific characteristics of each cheese. Please note, some products might be substituted with a suitable alternative if they are unavailable.
Village Maid’s Wigmore (180g)
A full-fat and semi-soft cheese with a white rind, Wigmore has an indulgent and creamy texture that is best enjoyed when fully mature and eaten at room temperature. As the cheese ages, expect nutty flavours and a soft texture with a semi-firm centre. This cheese is unpasteurised and not suitable for those pregnant or with a compromised immune system. Made with Ewe’s milk and vegetarian rennet and is suitable for vegetarians.
Unavailable – Autumn/Winter Cheeseboard (1.065kg)
With autumn on its way and the promise of cosy evenings ahead, we can’t wait to grab some crackers, grapes, and chutneys and dig in to the incredible selections in our latest guest cheeseboard. Class tangy cheddar from Keen’s, soft and gooey Winslade, blue vein notes from The Ethical Dairy Blue, and the mild, IPA infused Maida Vale all come together to create the perfectly well-rounded autumnal taste experience. See Ingredients for specific characteristics of each cheese. Please note, some products might be substituted with a suitable alternative if they are unavailable.
Quicke’s 24 Month Mature Cheddar (150g)
Hand-crafted, cloth-bound and naturally matured, this traditional Cheddar is complex in flavour including grassy and caramel notes. Being muslin-wrapped during the ageing process allows the cheese to breathe, creating a natural rind and enhanced depth of flavour in comparison to non-traditional Cheddar. Delicious paired with sweet onion marmalade or a tangy pickle. Freezing is not recommended as the texture of the cheese can be compromised. This is a pasteurised cheese. Made with cow’s milk and animal-based rennet.
Holy Trinity Cheeseboard
Representing the classic three cheeses at the heart of any cheese board, we have a creamy Cornish Brie representing soft, a Simon Weaver blue for the tangy element and a traditional Wookey Hole cave aged cheddar from Somerset representing hard cheeses. Perfect for after dinner or building into a ploughman’s as the main event! See Ingredients for specific characteristics of each cheese.
