Introduction
Cheese has become so famous over the period of time that now it owns a proper history to itself. It has been in the world for around 4,000 years. Yes! You read it right. It is said that the first evidence of cheese was originated from ancient Switzerland. However, there is also another legend as per which cheese was originated from Middle East.
No matter if the production of cheese started in Western Europe’s mountains or it eventually went there through trade routes from the world of Arabs. But it is said that cheese flourished the most in Europe. People prefer to add cheese in major dishes that they make. Similar is the case in Wales. It is extremely famous for the wide variety of Welsh Cheese that it offers.
People who visit Wales, makes it mandatory to try out as many possible cheeses as they can. Now, we also have a new found love i.e. cheese boards. People are falling in love for this new snack as it combines variety of cheeses on a board to cherish as snack while watching movie, enjoying snack time or in a party.
Best Cheese in the World
In the year 2018, Welsh cheese was named as the best cheese in United Kingdom. The Black bomber which is modern mature classic cheddar cheese was announced as the best cheese in UK. This cheese is manufactured by Snowdonia Cheese Company and it’s the third time that this black wax covered cheese has been crowned as the best possible cheese according to The Guild of Fine Food’s Best Brands Survey.
It has a very smooth and creamy texture. This cheddar cheese is loved for all the right reasons as it has a delicious moreish flavor and has very last depth when consumed with its best companion i.e. Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. Its price starts from £4.50 and goes way above as per the brand, age and weight of the cheese. Black Bomber has won various other awards including Nantwich International Cheese Awards, the Great British Cheese Awards, a Super Gold at Mondial Fromage in France and the World Cheese Awards.
This year was also no less when it comes to Welsh Cheeses and their flavors. The best Red Leicester in the World award was named to Red Leicester cheese that is made with the milk from Welsh Cows on the Llyn Peninsula. South Caernarfon Creameries which is known as the oldest fairy farmers’ cooperative in Wales got the Gold at the most prestigious World Cheese Awards for the Red Leicester that they produce. These are held at Norway.
This creamery also won Silver and Bronze gongs for its Extra Mature Cheddar, Medium Cheddar and Reduced Fat Cheddars. The total number of awards taken by this producer of cheese has now reached to 69. In the start of this year, Red Leicester was also made available in 20 kg blocks to the wholesale customers. It was sold as a person label in the supermarkets all across Wales. It has also won gold and silver prizes at International Cheese and Dairy Awards in Nantwich. https://www.blasarfwyd.com/