Hey there, cheese lovers! Let’s talk about the origins of a particular kind of cheese. A cheese for the acquired taste, if you will. That’s right, it’s time to talk about Stilton cheese.
Listen, love it or hate it, you can’t deny Stilton cheese is a fine example of cheesemaking ingenuity. Whoever in the world thought that eating moldy cheese was a good idea, we’re grateful for their courage… and for spreading the word around.
Want to know more about Stilton cheese’s origin? As always, we’ve got you covered. We’ve scoured the Internet for facts and rounded up everything you need to know about where Stilton cheese comes from and how old the recipe for it is. If that’s what you came here to find out, bring your appetite and read on!
Where Does Stilton Cheese Come From?
Stilton cheese comes from the eponymous village of Stilton in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Although historians still dispute whether the cheese was made in the village itself or in the surrounding area, according to the Stilton Cheesemakers’ Association, enough evidence has been uncovered to conclude that it was.
A recipe for Stilton cheese pressed and boiled in its rind was published in an 18th-century newsletter, and English journalist, writer, and poet Daniel Defoe wrote about the village of Stilton being “famous for cheese,” which he referred to as “English parmesan,” arguably due to its aged nature and crumbly texture.
These days, Stilton cheese carries a Designated Protection of Origin (DPO) stamp — cheese labeled and sold as “Stilton” can only be made in six dairies in three counties: Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Derbyshire. The name itself is a guarantee of quality, authenticity, and abidance by the great English cheesemaking traditions.
Bottom Line
Well, fellow cheese lovers, there you have it. Now you know where Stilton cheese comes from — and what its origin story is. Since you read this far, we’d like to take the opportunity to say thanks for stopping by Gionado’s!
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