blunomore
Honorary Master
For daily use, which mature cheddar cheese do you rate best ?
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Datura
Captain Faptastic
Parmalat Extra Mature
davemc
Executive Member
I now use biltong instead of cheese, it's simply better value for money.
That's the Woolies one right?
Yessireee....
blunomore
Honorary Master
Datura
Captain Faptastic
The Woolies/Parmalat cheese is good. I also enjoy the Seriously Strong Cheddar - the extra, extra mature one. I also love their marketing too...
I also like the Seriously Strong. A little too brittle for my liking but the taste is great!
cerebus
Honorary Master
You can't get a decent cheddar in this country 
Datura
Captain Faptastic
You can't get a decent cheddar in this country
You're doing it wrong!
cerebus
Honorary Master
Disprove me. And remember I've lived in Devon and Lancashire.
blunomore
Honorary Master
You can't get a decent cheddar in this country
What's the matter with them ?
I lived in Stilton country.
We don't have enough farmer's markets, that's the only problem imho. We certainly have very good quality dairy, including cheeses. Yes, UK has a far greater variety and some fantastic cheeses, but we still produce a fair number of top quality cheddars - those that I've tasted are usually from farmer's markets, farmstalls or independant producers stuck in Frikkiesfonpoefadderfontein...
cerebus
Honorary Master
There's nothing 'wrong' with them I suppose. There's nothing 'wrong' with a r30 bottle of chardonnay either. They just don't have the same character as a lovely Lancashire crumbly....
I lived in Stilton country.
Have you tried buying Stilton in SA? R300 per kg was the last I saw so I've completely given up buying it, especially considering it's fairly affordable in Europe. Manchego cheese is another ridiculously priced cheese in SA. Such a pity that we're so reliant on supermarkets for our subsistence...
blunomore
Honorary Master
BinaryJack
Spam
I lived in Stilton country.
Ah the one cheese that I miss the most...nothing compares to Stilton.
BinaryJack
Spam
The problem with supermarkets; they all think we have the taste buds of a hillbilly and expect us to be greatful for the bits of cheddar they offer as cheese.
The best thing to do is to find a good blue and stick to it...the only thing that I have found remotely enjoyable at a reasonable price is Fairview Blue and whiterock.
Especially with a sweet chilli preserve.
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cerebus
Honorary Master
Oh, I see. One of those "Life is too short for cheap wine" kind of things
I guess... I mean I still eat supermarket cheddar heh - beggars can't be choosers etc. I just know the difference. All those Parmalat cheeses are a pale imitation of their European counterparts. I'd kill for a hunk of Gruyere right about now.