So it was time to try the cheese I bought in Taunton. I bought three cheeses from Wootton Organic Dairy stall on Taunton market; the cheeses are made by the Bartlett brothers on the delightfully named Sunnyside Farm
I decided to start with the Old Burford, described as “rich and creamy mould ripened cheese” made from Jersey cows’ milk.
I peeled off the label and opened the wax paper:
It was obviously ripe, but still pleasantly firm to a soft touch. The mould was velvety and smelled good, a nice strong, quite sharp smell.
It looked attractive when I cut into it, creamy and still a little firm inside.
I tried a little of the crust – I’m perverse like that, I nearly always do with soft cheeses! It was pleasantly salty and quite tasty – in a crusty sort of way!
… and then to try the cheese, first on its own and then with an oatcake. It had a lovely texture, a nice bite… just enough saltiness… but somehow the flavour died away. it was a good cheese, but the flavour just wasn’t full enough for me. I left it for a few more days and tried it again, very pleasant, but not enough oomph!
I will definitely buy it again and try it again, maybe the sheep had an off day!
You make me hungry for cheese there, Lois..flavour or not…bring me some cheese. How did the two others taste?
LikeLike
I’ve only just finished one of the others – I’ll try the third tomorrow! They make lovely sheep’s yoghurt too!
LikeLike
Please give us a complete report on the other cheeses! I loved the detailed descriptions!
LikeLike
Thanks! Will do!
LikeLike
I’m on my way over to share in the picnic.
LikeLike
Sounds delicious!
LikeLike
It was Kathy… but orgainc cheeses do vary a little due to the grass, the rainfall, the sheep!! Baaaaa!
LikeLike