Shop My bag (0)
TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestLinkedInGuardian

Pairings | Keen's

What to pair with artisanal cheddar?

What to pair with artisanal cheddar?

Posted on February 16 2008 at 09:34

By artisanal cheddar, I mean cheddar that is mature, full-flavoured, and unpasteurised (learn more in this post: So what makes a great cheddar?). It isn't the easiest cheese to match with wine.

Tags: sherry palo cortado Pomona pommeau Madeira port drink:sweet & fortified wine medium-dry cider farmhouse cider cider Goose Island British ale ale Adnams Broadside Young’s Special IPA drink:beer & cider Zinfandel Languedoc Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe Rhône Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah Syrah blends drink:red wine white burgundy burgundy Chardonnay drink:white wine Keen's farmhouse cheddar cheddar artisanal cheddar food:cheese vintage port tawy port drink:spirits & cocktails malt whisky Macallan whisky Famous Grouse
Read more …
So, what makes a great cheddar?

So, what makes a great cheddar?

Posted on November 20 2013 at 08:41

An archived article, first published in 2008, about how great cheddar is made and the difference between Keen's and Montgomery

Tags: Montgomery Keen's cheddar food:cheese
Read more …
British cheeses and cider

British cheeses and cider

Posted on May 3 2010 at 08:13

I suppose I shouldn’t say this coming from the West Country but I often forget about cider when I’m thinking about cheese pairings. Not that I don’t enjoy it but there always seem more complex drinks with a wider range of flavours to experiment with.

Tags: drink:alcohol-free drinks The Orchard Pig sparkling cider medium cider dry cider Somerset cider drink:beer & cider cheddar cheese Lincolnshire Poacher British cheese Stichelton Hafod Keen's cheddar Gorwydd Caerphilly food:cheese apple juice Jonagold and Bramley blend
Read more …

Latest post

Berber breakfast eggsBerber breakfast eggs

Most popular

Top wine pairings for lambTop wine pairings for lamb

Instagram

Starting in reverse order with this pitch perfect tiramisu the best food is wonderfully simple. Another great meal @sonnystores - the set price lunch at £25 is ridiculously good value . . . #bristolfood #lunch #tiramisu #speckThe glorious new incarnation of @heronbooksbristol now an expansive two floors down the bottom end of Regent Street in Clifton. Next door to the excellent @smaller_footprints where you can buy exactly the quantity of dry goods you need and a couple of doors down from @foliagecafeclifton where you can huddle up with your new book and a cup of coffee. Lizzie and Harry are real enthusiasts who can talk you through any book or author you might be thinking of dipping into. #thejoyofreading. . . . #books #boodstagram #booklover #bookshop #heronbooks #clifton #bristol #shoplocal #indieWaking up back home to a chilly grey 2C it’s hard not to think of this. I miss you Essaouira 💙 #essaouira #rooftop #morningsun #moroccoThe sizzling colours of the @jardinmajorellemarrakech . . . #color #garden #jardinmajorelle #marrakech Follow on Instagram

My latest book

How to Drink without DrinkingHow to Drink without Drinking

News and views

Fine Wine and Fast FoodFine Wine and Fast Food

Check out my Substack newsletter Eat This, Drink That!

About FionaAbout FionaAbout Matching Food & WineAbout Matching Food & WineWork with meWork with me
Loading