{"id":32390,"date":"2017-11-29T13:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T18:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=32390"},"modified":"2017-12-01T11:12:03","modified_gmt":"2017-12-01T16:12:03","slug":"cheese-journeys-passport-cheddar-families-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/cheese-journeys-passport-cheddar-families-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheese Journeys: Passport To ‘Cheddar Families’ Of England"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this multi-part travelogue series, Anna Juhl, founder of Cheese Journeys<\/a>, takes you deep into the world of cheese. From the birth of a cheese in the Alps to an after-hours cheese party at Philadelphia\u2019s DiBruno Bros., each installment is a behind-the-scenes adventure. Come back every other Wednesday for a new story.<\/i><\/p>\n

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A Cheddar Odyssey: Exploring Somerset, London, and Devon<\/h2>\n

When Americans travel to Europe in search of great food culture, they usually head to France, Italy, or Spain. As a cheese lover, I have always had a soft spot for England \u2013 it\u2019s the birthplace of cheddar. And who doesn\u2019t love a proper cheddar? <\/span>The depth of flavor and the toothsome crumb of a <\/span>world-class cheddar<\/span><\/a>, like Montgomery\u2019s, is unsurpassed.<\/span><\/p>\n

As fate would have it, a personal connection to the Montgomery family in Somerset yielded an invitation to visit their estate\u2013an invitation from none other than cheesemaker Jamie Montgomery himself. <\/span><\/p>\n

When you meet THE James Montgomery, he appears rumpled\u2014he\u2019s a tall, broad-shouldered man with an easy smile who will talk with you for hours before he notices hay on his sweater. Despite his many trophies and his sterling reputation, he\u2019s a humble man who would never let on that he\u2019s the one responsible for transforming his family\u2019s village cheddar-making operation into an award-winning juggernaut. Or that he was raised in a Downton Abbey-like manor where his mother kept pedigreed Jerseys on the lawn. You can still see the cows from the windows of the ballroom!<\/span><\/p>\n

The first time Jamie and I hung out at the manor, I told him how unbelievably honored I would be if Cheese Journeys could build a tour to showcase his life\u2019s work. Jamie paused, offered a puzzled but polite smile, and said, \u201cAnna, we are who we are and we do what we do. If you find it interesting, we\u2019re so happy to host you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After several years of bringing awestruck guests to visit him, Jamie told me, \u201cI have to apologize to you for something I said years ago. I realize we do have something special here and it\u2019s OK to admit it.\u201d Then he added sheepishly, \u201cI\u2019m just glad you find it worthy to share with your American cheddar lovers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

When we arrive to make Montgomery\u2019s cheddar, the building is unmarked and not much larger than a cottage. Jamie invites us in to get \u201ckitted up\u201d with hair nets and boot covers, then leads us on a tour of his modest \u201ccheese room\u201d where things are still done simply and by hand. You won\u2019t even see a laptop; Jamie still uses a pencil to enter the details of each cheese made into his ledger.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"cheddar<\/a>Across the street, North Cadbury Court, his family home, becomes our home base. Not far off, the family\u2019s main pastureland is none other than the original site of Camelot. Strolling past Montgomery\u2019s herd, which grazes contentedly on this legendary ground, is one of the tour\u2019s quiet highlights. The place feels mythical. It\u2019s easy to see why Montgomery\u2019s Cheddar<\/a> tastes otherworldly. (Check out our short picturebook from our memorable visit here<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

No trip to England is complete without exploring Neal\u2019s Yard Dairy<\/a>, one of Europe\u2019s most inspiring retailers and aging caves. We spend an afternoon at their headquarters, sniffing our way through tunnels, and continuing to learn about them throughout the tour. That\u2019s because Neal\u2019s Yard supports cheesemakers throughout the British Isles with expert mentorship. If you\u2019re in business, you\u2019ll be fascinated to peer into this innovative company and learn more about how they practice stewardship.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leaving London, we wind our way down the coast to Devon, the \u201cbread basket\u201d of England. There, we reside in a gorgeous house in Brixham that overlooks the harbor and spend a few days living like locals. That means drinking Plymouth gin \u2019n\u2019 tonic from nearby Plymouth Distillery and eating plenty of fresh fish, expertly prepared by Chef Sylvain Jamois. We even spend a morning down at the docks with the fishermen, watching the live seafood auction as chefs and vendors vie for the best catch. Afterwards, we warm up with plenty of hot tea served with<\/span> heavenly Devon cream.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning about cheddar and southern England\u2019s famous \u201ccheddar families\u201d like the Montgomery, Quickes and Westcombe legends, is fascinating, but we taste other cheeses as well. At Hill Farm in Somerset<\/a>, we meet Will Atkinson, a young goat cheese maker who represents a new generation of English dairying. He shows us around his beautifully designed modern facility, then leads us into his farmhouse kitchen for a pot of tea and nip of something from his liquor cabinet. Then we venture off to meet Stacey Hedges at Hampshire Cheese<\/a>. Stacey\u2019s an Australian who has mastered a style of Camembert that is \u201cplum delicious,\u201d as the Brits like to say. Obsessed with Camembert-style cheese (smell and all), Tunworth is my go-to favorite: It\u2019s gooey and great to eat with jam.<\/span><\/p>\n

We leave England with a multifaceted impression of the British culture. The producers we meet are modest, understated, and committed to the common good of their entire community. Spend a little time with them, and you\u2019ll come away inspired to share not just British cheeses but also a whole new ethos. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Anna Juhl\u2019s company, Cheese Journeys<\/a>, takes turophiles around the world on unique experiences within the cheese world. Learn how she started <\/a>this incredible business and where she\u2019s headed next<\/a>. Follow cheesejourneys<\/a> on Instagram to see all the action from Anna Juhl\u2019s journeys.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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