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Ogleshield
A washed rind cheese made by Jamie Montgomery, from the milk of his own herd of Jersey cows. Similar to Raclette, it melts beautifully.
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Raw Milk
£22.00
How Much Cheese To Buy
We recommend a portion size of 70-120g per person depending on when you are eating the cheese. 70g is ample if you are serving the cheese immediately after a large meal or as part of a buffet. If the cheese is the main part of the meal you will need to allow at least 100g per person and you may prefer to go to 120g if you think your guests will be particularly hungry (or just very fond of cheese!).
However, if you are only a small party, you may find that the pieces look a little small. In this case, choose fewer pieces, or even just one cheese, so that you can present your guests with something that looks more substantial. If you want to provide a wider choice of cheeses, just go for slightly larger pieces and enjoy the leftovers yourself the next day.
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Product details
Jamie Montgomery has long had a herd of Jersey cows on his farm but found their rich, buttery milk unsuitable for Cheddar making. Instead, a new recipe was developed. The cheese was named Shield after an ancient bronze shield that was unearthed nearby. The area is steeped in history and is reputed to be one of the possible sites for Camelot. The resulting cheese was good but still seemed to lack a little something. Bill Oglethorpe came up with the idea of washing the rind to retain more moisture in the cheese and to develop more meaty, savoury flavours. The resulting cheese has a more supple texture and a fuller, earthier flavour. It also melts beautifully and makes a delicious British alternative to Raclette.
*A whole Ogleshield weighs approximately 6kg. Smaller weights are a cut of a whole cheese.
| Country of Origin | British Isles |
|---|---|
| Milk Variety | Cows' |
| Style of Cheese | Hard |
| Vegetarian | No |
| Organic? | No |
| Unpasteurised? | Yes |
| For Pregnant Women? | No |
| Ingredients | Raw cows' milk, Salt, Starter, Rennet |
| Nutritional Info (per 100g) | Energy (KJ) 1780 Energy (Kcal) 430 | Fat (g) 37 Of Which Saturated (g) 26 | Carbohydrate (g) 2.8 Of Which Sugars (g) Trace | Protein (g) 21.4 | Salt (g) 2.485 |
| Allergen Advice | For allergens see ingredients in bold. |
Keep refrigerated below 8°. Please eat within 10 days of receipt.
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