The Blog

Cheesemonger turns cheesemaker at Kirkham's Lancashire

This week's blog comes from cheesemonger Caitrin, describing her recent trip to make Kirkham's Lancashire cheese. From draining the curds to buttering the cheese, she highlights the great deal of history, knowledge and care that goes into making one of our favourite Christmas treats.

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Remembering Mary Holbrook

I once said to a colleague that if I were to find a godparent for my children it would be Mary Holbrook. Understated, intelligent, inquisitive, stubborn and never accepting common wisdom without challenging it first. 

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Edith Cannon - the woman, the myth, the legend

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