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Ode to the Cheddarnaut
The headline-making Cheddarnaut, the 300g wedge of extra mature handmade Cheddar which was launched in to space recently by West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers, has attracted much attention... not least in literary circles! Here's a poem from Cheddarnaut follower Paul Marlowe...
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Cheddarnaut lands in one piece
West Country Farmhouse cheesemakers celebrate return of cheese lost in space
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West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers’ plea to the public as cheese is lost in space
At 04.30hrs on Tuesday 28th July in a field near Pewsey in Wiltshire, members of the West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers group successfully launched a large weather balloon as it gracefully floated towards the upper atmosphere of the earth, marking the 40th anniversary of the first man on the moon and the first space flight undertaken by a piece of cheese.
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West Country Cheesemakers launch Strictly Come Ploughman's
The search for the perfect example of the nation’s favourite pub lunch is on! Nominate now for the chance to win a hamper of delicious West Country goodies.
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West Country Farmhouse Cheddar now available in ASDA
Welcome to the West Country, ASDA shoppers – if you peruse the products at the pocket patting provender’s you’ll discover mature, extra mature and organic varieties of tasty handmade West Country Farmhouse Cheddar in the chiller cabinets.
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West Country Farmhouse Cheeses - drinks to match
West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers Group recently hosted a cheese and wine matching radio day with Susy Atkins, wine writer, author and drinks expert on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen. Susy loved our authentic handmade Cheddars, and has given us some great tips on what to drink with them.
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Find the perfect match for your West Country Cheddar
Almost everyone enjoys a nice chunk of cheese and a tipple, especially at Christmas. But what are the best drinks to enhance the flavour of the tasty handmade West Country Farmhouse Cheddars?
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Cheddarometer creates thousands of perfect cheese sarnies!
As fans of our handmade farmhouse cheddar will know, last week we launched www.cheddarometer.com following extensive research with scientists at Bristol University to uncover a formula to create your perfect cheese sandwich.
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West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers develop breakthrough for the perfect cheese sandwich
The cheese sandwich - in all its guises - has long been a British favourite. Now, thanks to Bristol University taste experts, West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers and the power of the internet, the quest for the perfect cheese sandwich is finally at an end.
Royal ploughmans for the Countess
After last years washout , the sun shone brightly on The Countess of Wessex as she attended the PDO lunch and presented Parkham farms with cups for both the reserve champion cheese and best PDO West Country Farmhouse cheddar. The show was a triumph for our other farmhouse cheesemakers too with a total of 40 medals and 7 special awards, just rewards for all the care and craftsmanship that goes into all our handmade cheeses.
Oh Come All Ye Cheese Lovers
West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers sing their souls out for Children In Need