Cheshire Cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheese that is made in the location named Cheshire and it is one of the most popular cheeses that is consumed in the UK. The cheese itself is a dense and crumbly cheese that is produced in the county of Cheshire. As well as being produced in Cheshire the cheese is produced in four neighbouring counties, these include Denbigshire and Flintshire in Wales and Shropshire and Staffordshire in England. The cheese that is made in Cheshire and the other locations is available for purchase from the majority of supermarkets in the UK, smaller outlets and farm shops also typically sell the cheese.
There is a great heritage behind Cheshire cheese, it is actually one of the oldest recorded cheeses in Britain. The reason the cheese has bee named after Cheshire is due to the significance of the dairy that is available from the area. This cheese has been popular in the UK since the 18th century and it is still incredibly popular today. As time has passed the amount of Cheshire cheese being produced has increased and there are now many different varieties available. There has also been a significant shift in the way the cheese is produced; it can now last for much longer.
In general Cheshire cheese is a cheese that is dense and semi hard; it will usually be defined by its moist, crumbly texture and mild taste. There are industrial versions that are produced in factories and these will usually offer a much drier taste. This cheese makes up part of the Cheshire family that includes other cheeses from the North of England; these include Wensleydale and Lancashire cheese.
Most commonly Cheshire cheese will be a delicate white cheese that is available throughout the UK. There are also other forms of the cheese available including red and blue Cheshire cheeses. These will offer a slight different taste and colour but they will be made up of the same texture as Cheshire cheeses. In the UK Cheshire cheese has become one of the most popular cheeses there is.
