Alsop & Walker, Artisan Cheese Makers.

As a bit of a cheese addict I have found being pregnant difficult as all my favourite cheeses have been banned.  Now I would say camembert and stilton are almost the main part of my diet in normal circumstances, so nine months without either has been tough. A little while ago I walked into my local deli to look mournfully at all the wonderous cheeses I could not eat when I got into conversation and was pointed towards Lord London.  Described as 'an eccentric cheese' it has an edible rind, is slightly harder in the middle and has the luscious goo you would normally associate with camembert.  It is creamy and utterly delicious with slight citrus undertones. The best thing has to be it is made from cows milk and is pasteurised so .... I was told I could eat it while pregnant-which I then did in abundance!!!

I also bought a large slice of 'Mayfield',  also made by Alsop & Walker. This is a firmer golden coloured cheese which has a much stronger and slightly fruity flavour.  For a harder cheese this still retains wonderful creaminess and was really delicious on crackers.  I also melted some on toast and that really worked wonderfully with the stronger flavour.

Alsop & Walker make an huge selection of different cheeses, soft, blue, hard and also sell cheese platters which would make a fantastic gift!

Alsop & Walker,  Coles Hall Barns, Five Ashes, Mayfield, TN21 6JH
http://www.alsopandwalker.co.uk/notice-board

Also Alsop and Walker cheeses are sold by the following,

Alsop & Walker Cheese Retailers

The Orchard Farm Stall, Flimwell
Jasons Greengrocers, Mayfield
Middle House, Mayfield
The Huntsman, Eridge
The Star Inn, Heathfield
The Seattle Brighton, Hotel Brighton
Cheese Please, Lewes
Spa Hotel, Turnbridge Wells
Hotel De Vin
Deli On The Park