Say Cheese As we face the autumn larder, it’s time to start stocking up for winter, so what’s more comforting this time of year than a fridge full of cheese? Nerys Howell, of Howel Food Consultancy, shares her Welsh ‘caws’ expertise... A470, Caws Rhyd y Delyn Award winning cheese-maker Menai Jones of Caws Rhyd y Delyn produces cheese from her pedigree Holstein Friesian cows, who graze on the lush green pasture from spring to autumn. The A470 cheddar is made in the small dairy on the farm in Pentraeth, North Anglesey before being transported down to Cardiff along the A470 where it is smoked and sold in daughter Elin’s deli-café Canna Deli. Smoking adds an additional layer of complexity to this tasty cheese as well as golden hue to the crust.
Black Bomber, Snowdonia Cheese Company The multi-award winning Black Bomber is a contemporary cheddar classic with a delicious rich flavour and a smooth creaminess. Voted the number one cheese brand for the fourth time in five years by the prestigious Guild of Fine Food, Black Bomber’s appeal shows no signs of slowing down. www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk/
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Brefu Bach, Cosyn Cymru Hand-made in small batches, Brefu Bach is produced with raw organic milk from a small flock of almost entirely grass-fed Llŷn ewes. The milk is only available from March to October and the cheese has a delicate flavour with a warm finish to it, reminiscent of fresh cream and butter. Using thistle rennet, Brefu Bach is suitable for vegetarians and has a light, fluffy texture with a silky breakdown at the rind. www.cosyn.cymru/en/home/
Caws Cerwyn, Pant Mawr This family run farm located in the Preseli hills of North Pembrokeshire produces some great cheeses including Caws Cerwyn, named after the highest mountain in the Preseli range. This young cow’s milk cheese is light and creamy, with a mellow, nutty and buttery taste. pantmawrcheeses.co.uk/
Ffetys, Y Cwt Caws
Covered in a smooth coal-black wax, Pwll Mawr Cheddar is named after the Big Pit mining museum in the World Heritage Site town of Blaenafon. It’s matured at the bottom of a mine shaft over 300 feet underground, giving this mature cheddar plenty of flavour and a creamy texture. Pwll Mawr also won a Bronze medal at the British Cheese Awards. www.chunkofcheese.co.uk/
Y Cwt Caws is a family run artisan cheese maker based at Cors yr Odyn farm in Dulas, Anglesey, producing a range of cheeses from their mixed herd of goats. The cheeses are all hand-made, using traditional local methods and Ffetys is an award winning salad style cheese with a crumbly texture and a clean, lemony flavour. www.facebook.com/YCwtCaws/
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Pwll Mawr Cheddar, Blaenafon Cheddar Company
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