Ceramic jars were traditionally used in the Victorian era to preserve Stilton and other cheese over the Christmas and New Year periods. Port can be added to the potted cheese by piercing the surface with a fork and periodically “topping up”. From the Fine Cheese Company in Bath, England, voted one of the top ten cheese shops in Britain, we are delighted to offer unique stilton cheese pots in 100g and 200g sizes. The finest Stilton is produced by the gentle hand-ladling of the curds. This practice dates back to the 18th century when Stilton was first made. Today it still produces cheese that is somehow richer and creamier, with a deep and complex flavour. Now The Fine Cheese Co. offers this quality of Stilton in a pot. Made in Nottinghamshire,this is a PDO cheese made with animal rennet which produces a much fuller bodied cheese.
The best Stilton deserves a lovely pot and ours is hand ladled in to ceramic pots designed by well-known illustrator John Broadley. The country scene is inspired by the origins of Stilton pots and is in keeping with 18th century blue and white china.
“Christmas wouldn’t be right without Stilton, but too often gift pots of cheese are all style on the outside with little substance inside – not these ones”.
Karen Barnes, Delicious Magazine Editor.
While quantities last – a perfect hostess gift, a conversation piece on a cheese tray and a traditional treat for the cheese afficienado.
