Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar - 24 Individually Wrapped Cheese - The World's First & Only Cheese Advent

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An alternative to standard chocolate advent calendars, the Cheese Advent Calendar will be available to buy in ASDA stores, nationwide from November 9 th. We may be in the era of increasingly niche advent calendars, but cheese advent calendars are still not as common as some other foodie Christmas countdowns, like chocolate, wine or gin advent calendars. I guess I just never thought a handmade prototype idea would come this far? I know that sounds kind of nuts, but I really didn’t set out to turn this into something as big as it has become. More information about our award winning cheeses can be read here: https://corporate.asda.com/blog/2017/10/03/judges-at-the-global-cheese-awards-name-asda-as-retailer-of-the-year We have improved the calendar and taken our previous offering of 9 varieties of cheese to a delicious 11 cheeses!

Sure, Christmas Day is the big date that we all look forward to around this time of year, but the days leading up to December 25th are just as fun and special. Perhaps you dress up in matching Christmas pajamas, marathon watch all your favorite Christmas movies or make homemade hot chocolate to sip on in the cold weather. This list is never-ending because there are so many ways to get into the Christmas spirit! Mexicana: Featuring a fiery mix of bell, jalapeño and chilli peppers, this cheese is a punchy blend of traditional British Cheddar and a secret mix of Mexican spices. Ilchester Double Gloucester: A hard cheese with a savoury, mellow flavour, and is famous for being the cheese that is rolled down Coopers Hill yearly, in May, for the UK’s most extreme cheese race! If you're desperate to make sure you nab a cheese advent calendar this year, these are some of the places we've seen them on offer so far this festive season: It's important to think about the practicalities of buying a cheese advent calendar, as often, the products inside may need to be refrigerated. If you're gifting this advent calendar, much like sending someone one of the best Christmas hampers, you'll want to ensure someone is at home to receive your gift. How to best store and serve cheese from advent calendarsApplewood® – A real English treasure. Applewood® is made from West Country cheddar with a delicate smoky flavour and a lovely smooth texture, all finished with a dusting of paprika for good measure. Ilchester® Mature Cheddar – Ilchester’s Cheddar comes from the West Country near where Cheddar originated in the Mendip Hills. Take a bite and let the creaminess melt into your mouth, with earthy tangy notes. Ilchester Red Leicester: A smooth and nutty traditional English cheese, based on a classic Cheddar recipe, that will add a splash of colour to any cheese board.

Jarlsberg® – Famous around the world for its distinctive sweet and nutty taste. Smooth, distinctive and rounded, it has a hint of sweetness and a unique flavour . Hirsh also explains that there's a growing trend for more unique pairing options - like beer. "Plenty of great beer shops are cropping up on every high street with some incredible selections, including non-alcoholic options," she says. There are also plenty of brilliant low-alcohol wines to choose from if you want the taste of the grape, without the boozy feel afterward. What: Cheesegeek's luxury offering comes with a hefty price tag, but it would make an excellent gift for a cheese-loving family if you're on the hunt for a shared prezzie. The whole thing houses just under 2kg of cheese, with each window hiding a new artisan selection. Cheesegeek is keeping its contents a secret though, to make every day that much more exciting! Food blogger Annem Hobson, from So Wrong It’s Nom has finally launched a Cheese Advent Calendar this year after creating a frenzy on the internet with her initial prototype. After trending on Facebook for more than 2 days and garnering celebrity support, over 11,000 people signed up to buy one in 4 days alone.

If you're looking to go more specialist,a Stilton Scoop is perfect for scooping your Stilton out of a Stilton jar or a whole Stilton. Ilchester Apple, Onion and Sage: A versatile and uniquely flavoured British cheddar, carefully blended for a well-rounded, deliciously sweet, Apple flavour, with scrumptious savoury notes from the onion and aromatic sage. What:Paxton & Whitfield is the UK's oldest cheesemonger don't you know, so where better to get your festive fromage? This year's calendar includes a mixture of latest and greatest cheeses and some historical favourites too. Sign up and you'll get three fresh deliveries of eight cheeses each, includingVillage Maid, Mrs Kirkhams Lancashire Cheese and Montgomery’s Cheddar. Cheddar Cheese ( Milk), Apple Concentrate (5%), Dried Onions (3%), Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Sage (0.2%)

Buy now:Available at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Lidl and Ocado (from 5 November 2023) Paxton & Whitfield AdventCalendar What:Measuring more than ametrewide and containing a whopping 4.2 kilos of artisan cheese, this calendar is a cheese lover's dream come true. Inside, you can find 24 different kinds of Welsh cheese, ranging from creamy soft varieties to punchy Cheddars and blues. Maybe just avoid any mistletoe after feasting on this one. And of course, one of the best ways to get excited for Christmas is by counting down the days with a classic advent calendar. Start or end the day by opening the little cardboard window that has a special treat nestled inside. The best part is that everyone can partake in the fun. From advent calendars for kids with fun toys to alcohol advent calendars for adults with tasty beers and liquors, there are so many ways to feel merry and bright. And for foodies, they can enjoy sweet treats with a chocolate advent calendar or brew an aromatic cup of coffee with a coffee advent calendar! PDO (protected designation of origin) label is a type of geographical indication that means that a cheese was made in a specific region according to traditional methods. REST OF EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES: I’m sorry for some of the TBC information right now, but we’re working with distributors (down to the wire) and I’ll have more to confirm ASAP.A port also pairs well with many types of cheese. "A tawny style will work best. I have matched 10 or 20-year-old tawny ports with alpines, cheddars, mature chevre, triple cream, traditional British territorial styles, and of course, blue cheeses." Ilchester Aged Red Leicester: This traditional English cheese has been carefully matured for a minimum of 9 months giving it a distinguishable smooth, tangy and nutty taste. Another option for those who are worried about fridge space, this alternative DIY advent calendar comes with little cardboard boxes that can fit easily into any spare space you have in the fridge. Store your cheese in the fridge, using the salad drawer or a slightly open Tupperware will provide the best humidity levels," says Hero Hirsh, head of retail at Paxton & Whitfield, the UK's oldest cheesemonger. "Avoid clingfilm though. Waxed paper is best but if you lose the original wrapping for the cheese, a piece of baking parchment or a reusable beeswax wrap will be a good replacement."

Christmas 2016, I launched a campaign after creating one handmade prototype. The response was overwhelming with over 11,000 of you cheese lovers signing up to support me within 24 hours. Since then the community has continued to grow!

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