Uk Flashcards
SPENWOOD
Made from unpasteurized sheep’s milk
Country of origin: England
Family: Parmesan
Type: hard
Texture: firm
Rind: natural
Colour: pale yellow
Flavour: nutty
Vegetarian: yes
What is Spenwood Cheese?
Named after the village of Spencers Wood in Berkshire where it originated, Spenwood is a hard-pressed cheese made from unpasteurized ewe’s milk. This cheese undergoes a six-month maturation process, developing a natural rind.
What does Spenwood cheese taste like?
Initially boasting a well-developed nutty flavour, extended ageing transforms it into a harder and more piquant cheese. Spenwood serves as an excellent substitute for Parmesan in pasta and risotto recipes.
SINODUN HILL
Made from unpasteurized goat’s milk
Country of origin: England
Type: soft
Texture: fluffy
Rind: natural
Colour: pale yellow
Flavour: creamy
Aroma: clean
Vegetarian: yes
Producers: Norton & Yarrow Cheese
What is Sinodun Hill cheese?
Sinodun Hill cheese is crafted from raw goat’s milk and vegetarian rennet.
What does Sinodun Hill cheese taste like?
The cheese has a yoghurt-like taste, enhanced by a subtle hint of red fruit flavour from its wrinkled, golden rind. The paste has a pleasantly light texture, almost like it’s whipped
TEIFI
Made from unpasteurized cow’s milk
Country of origin: United Kingdom and Wales
Family: Gouda
Type: semi-hard, artisan
Texture: creamy, dense and smooth
Rind: natural
Colour: yellow
Flavour: mild
Aroma: rich
Producers: Caws Teifi Cheese
What is Teifi cheese?
Teifi is an unpasteurised cow’s milk cheese from Wales. This semi-hard cheese is a Gouda-style cheese with a dense, smooth, creamy texture and sunshine-yellow interior. There are several varieties of Teifi, depending on the maturation period and ingredients. Available variants of Teifi cheese are Natural Teifi Cheese, Nettle Teifi Cheese, Seaweed Teifi Cheese, Cumin Teifi Cheese, Sweet Pepper Teifi Cheese, Oak Smoked Teifi Cheese, Mature Teifi Cheese and Chilli Teifi Cheese.
What does Teifi cheese taste like?
When young, the cheese has a mellow, slightly sweet flavour and a smooth, creamy texture. As it matures, it develops a rich flavour with a dense, smooth, creamy texture, similar to Parmesan. The cheese melts in strings and tastes excellent when toasted, grilled and added as a flavouring on pizzas
RED DRAGON TRUCKLE
Made from pasteurized cow’s milk
Country of origin: Wales
Family: Cheddar
Type: semi-soft
Texture: firm and smooth
Rind: waxed
Colour: straw
Flavour: buttery, spicy
Synonyms: Red Dragon
What is Red Dragon cheese?
Red Dragon cheese is a Welsh Cheddar infused with wholegrain mustard seeds and Welsh ale, encased in vibrant red wax. This gourmet creation harmonizes the subtle sharpness and depth of natural mustard with the piquant notes characteristic of Welsh ale and traditional Cheddar. Aged for three months, Red Dragon embodies a buttery and spicy profile, delivering a marvellous flavour combination.
Red Dragon stands as a versatile and flavorful choice for various culinary applications. It is also an excellent table cheese that melts well on sandwiches.
LAGANORY
Made from unpasteurized cow’s milk
Country of origin: Scotland
Type: firm
Texture: brittle, compact, dry and grainy
Rind: natural
Colour: pale yellow
Flavour: nutty, salty, subtle
Aroma: earthy, grassy, raw nut, subtle
Vegetarian: yes
Producers: The Ethical Dairy
What Is Laganory Cheese?
Laganory is an artisanal cheese made with vegetarian rennet and raw, organic cow’s milk.
This tomme-style, hard cheese is produced by David and Wilma at the Ethical Dairy near Dumfries, Scotland.
Its slight acidity contributes to a pleasant crumbly texture, sharp and tangy flavour, and a fruity finish.
Laganory is typically aged between 2 to 6 months. As it matures, it tends to acquire a drier and more crumbly texture
CORNISH WILD GARLIC YARG
Made from pasteurized cow’s milk
Country of origin: England
Type: semi-firm, artisan
Texture: crumbly
Rind: leaf wrapped
Colour: pale yellow
Flavour: garlicky
Aroma: garlicky, herbal
Vegetarian: yes
Producers: Lynher Dairies
Synonyms: Cornish Garlic Yarg
What is Cornish Wild Garlic Yarg?
Cornish Wild Garlic Yarg (or Carnish Garlic Yarg) is an exquisite savoury cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet.
What does Cornish Wild Garlic Yarg taste like?
This handmade cheese boasts a semi-firm, slightly crumbly yet bouncy texture and a mellow savoury flavour. The cheese undergoes a maturation of 4 to 8 weeks, during which it is wrapped in wild garlic leaves, providing an appealing finish and distinctive taste.
Throughout the ageing period, the garlic leaves naturally infuse the cheese with a delightful savoriness. Cornish Wild Garlic Yarg pairs exceptionally well with light-bodied red wine and beer, enhancing the overall culinary experience.
GORWYDD CAERPHILLY
Made from unpasteurized cow’s milk
Country of origin: England
Region: Somerset
Type: hard, artisan
Texture: creamy
Colour: ivory
Flavour: creamy, mushroomy
Producers: Trethowan Brothers
What is Gorwydd Caerphilly?
Gorwydd Caerphilly is a traditional territorial cheese made from unpasteurized cow’s milk in North Somerset, UK.
It undergoes two to three months of maturation process.
What does Gorwydd Caerphilly taste like?
As the cheese matures, it develops a fresh and lemony flavour, a soft, velvety rind, and a crumbly centre. The flavour near the rind is creamy and mushroomy.
This traditional cheese has won several prestigious cheese awards
ST JAMES
Made from unpasteurized sheep’s milk
Country of origin: England
Type: semi-soft
Texture: close
Rind: washed
Colour: pink and white
Flavour: meaty
Aroma: barnyardy
Vegetarian: no
Producers: Martin Gott
Alternative spellings: St. James
What is St James Cheese?
St James is a washed-rind ewe’s milk cheese that is strongly influenced by seasonality, ranging from a buttery softness to a more firm and granular texture.
What Does St James Cheese Taste Like?
Flavours are deep, malty and punchy towards the rind, with a milky freshness and tangy note coming from the paste.
