In praise of British Cheese

Low fat cheese for you David, that's quite an achievement! I've been eating more Feta and Mozarella recently, quite happy with these in Summer. 

Hope it was from choice, David  --  if so plse tell this tub of lard how you did it  

Yes, apologies, I hope you are well David, I should have asked that at the  time.

Today I tried some really tasty strong cheddar with a smooth finish. I didn't realise the maker, Barber's, are the oldest cheddar makers in the world, based in Ditcheat, Somerset (home of a well known racing stables too.)

They've got some good cheese recipes on their web site. 

Yes Brue/ ABM.... the weight loss is from choice.  At my outpatients appointment last September, my consultant said that my blood sugar level had gone up- he used the term 'pre-diabetic' and said it wouldn't do me any harm to lose some weight.  I downloaded the 'LoseIt' app and started counting the calories.  On the whole, I've done quite well, although I've slipped just a little since we've been away on holiday.  Back to a more strict regime when I get back home on Thursday....  😀

David

I think you've done brilliantly David so holiday treats are allowed! I'm debating whether to go into the Totnes cheese shop in a few minutes (there is a queue outside my favourite bakery!) 

Only just plucked up the courage to check on this thread .

As Brue said, David, you've done well mate so keep up the good work !! The medics have started using the term " Pre~~Diabetic " now and it gives a name to the warning so it's easier to accept. My niece is in that situation so I, as the lone 'certified Type-2'  in the family and of over thirty years membership (!!) , consider it is my right, nay DUTY, to growl threateningly if she shews any signs of back slipping !!

Now to the heart of the matter -->  Brue did you get into that Totnes  'cheesemongery' at all, as well as finding the back way into the favoured bakery ?? 

Sadly, no I didn't ABM, I headed off for a ramble around the old alleyways of Totnes instead, partaking of the calming view of the ancient town wells en route... it was all a bit busy in the cheese area and the bakery queue seemed endless but I did get some pasties. 

Bought some local cheese whilst away in Derbyshire last week and had some for lunch today. Fabulous.

From Hartington Creamery it's a soft Blue called Dovedale Blue. Lovely creamy texture and not too harsh on the blue side. great with crackers or crusty bread.

Yeah, let's hear it it for good ol British cheese. Forget that squidgy foreign muck with their "every little Brie seems to whisper Louise" sycophancy.

Oh, you are a little LouLou, Cy