With the majority of Brits planning to indulge in at least one cheeseboard this Christmas and 70 per cent of us more willing to try new types of cheese compared to the rest of the year, fourth-generation Lancashire family cheesemakers Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses have teamed up with cheese expert and World Cheese Awards judge, Patrick McGuigan AKA “the walking cheese encyclopaedia”for his tips on creating a memorable and delicious festive cheeseboard.
Check out what Patrick has to say on the pages below.
7. Storage
“Cheese needs to be served at room temperature and kept in the fridge the rest of the time. Only bring out the amount of cheese you plan to eat at that time as warming it up and cooling it down again will make the quality deteriorate.” Patrick adds that he likes to “create a protective little cave in the fridge by storing cheese in the salad drawer away from the fans and cold, main body of the fridge. Cover the cheese with a piece of clean cardboard for another layer of protection. Huddle your cheese together, they like to be close to one other (as long as they’re individually wrapped). Cheese can also be frozen if there is some leftover and look for creative ways to use it in pasta and other dishes post-Christmas.” | submit