Perry's Cheese Blog

Every cheese tells a story, and undoubtedly, every cheese needs a name. Take Baron Bigod, for instance. It’s a powerful, regal name that traces back many moons to the 12th century Earl of Norfolk, who owned the land where Fen Farm Dairy now stands. Skipping forward a few centuries to the 19th century, we hear of the cheese, Edmund Tew. Now, it’s not quite the Earl that Baron Bigod was named after, but providing an equally legendary story and, ultimately, the name to the latest addition to Rennet & Rind’s lineup of British cheese. Now, let me tell you about...

For couples looking to add a unique and elegant touch to their wedding celebration, a cheese tower offers a delightful alternative to the traditional wedding cake. At Rennet & Rind, we specialize in creating artisan cheese towers that not only look spectacular but also tantalize the taste buds of all your guests. Here’s how to choose the perfect cheese tower for your wedding day. 1. Know Your Guests' Palate Understanding the general taste preferences of your guests can greatly influence your choice. Our range includes: The Scholar Cheese Stack: Ideal for those who appreciate mild flavors with a touch of...

Locally-made food is becoming increasingly clamoured for. With the same old industrially-made cheeses on supermarket shelves, food lovers are looking towards more esoteric varieties that come from independent farms. We’d pull up a statistic or study to prove our point, but the simple fact that we’ve been able to open up a Rennet and Rind brick-and-mortar shop and still have it going strong after 6 months is indicative of a demand for authentic quality produce from smaller farms. With local produce becoming a more important part of our shopping habits, why should we be choosing British cheese, over its sometimes...

Personality oozes out of every artisan cheese, and there's a magical element that sets each piece apart, telling a tale not just of its maker but of its homeland. This element is terroir, a French term that means "A Sense of Place." At Rennet and Rind, we’ve lifted the curtain on how artisan cheese is made in our partner farms, and now we’re going to examine how the location and circumstances of a farm can contribute directly to its fromage produce, and it all comes down to terroir. Terroir is often discussed in the context of other fine foods and...

Just like the world of gastronomy, cheesemaking is an expression of culinary craftsmanship and tradition that stretches across centuries. Deciding whether to source cheese from British independent dairies or large-scale global suppliers mirrors the broader choices we face in the culinary realm—each option bearing its own impact on flavour, community, and environmental sustainability. Amidst the current recession gripping the UK, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate the economic turbulence. This challenging climate makes the decision of sourcing even more critical, as every choice impacts a business's bottom line and its ability to weather these tough times. However, there is...