Cheese Counter
We have an ever changing wide range of Speciality Cheeses, bought direct from the suppliers
– come in to The Bakery to taste.
A few of our current favourites:
BLEU DE GEX
Haut Jura
Unpasteurised Cow’s Milk
Traditional Rennet
Sharp natural threads of blue veins work their way through the creamy slightly crumbly pâté. The crust is rather dry & rough textured when young, becoming a little moist as the cheese matures. Partners the lovely alpine style Gruyère cheeses well, & can be added to fondue with great success. The best time for this cheese to be enjoyed is between March-July.
MORBIER
Franche -Comté/Haut Doubs
Unpasteurised Cow’s Milk
Traditional Rennet
Semi-hard smooth textured cheese with pale gold/beige washed brushed crust. The pale ivory pâté has a layer of blue/black edible ash & vegetable extract across its centre to separate the morning & evening milks used in the layers. Mild with a fresh milky nutty flavour when young, becoming richer & more pronounced with age.
COMTÉ D’ESTIVE
UNPASTEURISED COW’S MILK
TRADITIONAL RENNET
Ivory-coloured pate, with a rich, nutty flavour and a golden brown rind. In the style of a distinct Gruyère, with a hint of caramel sweetness. We select mountain-aged cheeses stored in traditional cellars close to where they are made. The cheeses we choose are from June, July, August and September, and are available in three ages: the classic d’Estive, aged 12 – 24 months; the Reserve, aged 24+ months.
TALEGGIO DI VAL BREMBANA
Bergamo
Pasteurised Cow Milk
A Taleggio from the hills surrounding Bergamo. The texture is creamy, with a rich, melting quality that is not too salty, but has a lovely sappy floral flavour. In aged versions the rind develops a slight grit and the pate becomes almost runny, with a satisfying fresh-baked-bread depth – marrying well with firm, juicy cherries from Vignola near Modena, which have a tart, slightly sharp taste.
Deli Range
We also stock a wide range of local & independent produce including local free range Eggs, Flour, Hot Sauces, Relishes, Chutneys, Jams, Marmalade & Honey, Artisan Pate & Balsamic glazes.
And a new exciting range – Charles and Ivy’s Sauces and Bread Dippers …
