Map of Great Britain(cheeses etc.)

[Sylvia]

This is especially for Frenzy, if you have a look at the link of the GB map you will see Aberdeen and Glasgow marked - I live just to the right of the Glasgow marker. I was looking for suppliers of "stinking bishop" a relatively new cheese in the UK - it seemingly has to be strapped to the roof rack of the car as it is so smelly.
Here is the link:
www.foodloversbritain.com/search/keywords/cheese/?gclid=CICXwOSFqZQCFQbclAod1h5ctQ

Sylvia446


Update 24th October 2008:

As so often happens, this site has changed since I initially recommended it. The map that I referred to is no longer the opening sequence, but it is still worth having a look at the site.

[Judy51]

Lol,and do you want to eat the "stinking bishop" or just keep it handy to bring out when unwanted guest show up.

smittie in Alabama

[Sylvia]

Hi Smittie,

Like your sense of humour, I would like to taste the stinking bishop. I am a bit of a cheese freak. It would seem my granddaughter Katy is following in my footsteps she puts cheese on everything (within reason). Back to the cheese there has been a lot of publicity during the last year about this relatively new cheese. It is seemingly marinated in pear juice, the intrepid maker of the cheese also has a pear orchard. He seemingly refuses to make more than a certain amount of it no matter how popular it becomes. Hence the difficulty in procuring some for little xxx me to taste.

As a matter of interest did you find the Map of any interest? There is a lot of good info for Brits there. I thought it might be useful for people paying a visit to the UK - so they could find out if there is anything of special culinary interest in the area they are visiting.

I can personally recommend Whispering Pass' Caramel Shortbread. For a special treat try a slice covered in warm custard as a pudding. We call it Millionaire's Shortbread.

Take care

Sylvia446

[Judy51]

Hi Sylvia

Well I'll confess that I wouldn't mind trying the stinking bishop myself although I doubt I'll have the opportunity to. I'm open to trying new food,even if it smells bad,lol
I have marinated cubed,cheddar cheese and ,although it was kind of slimy when taken from the brine,it had a very good taste.

I enjoyed viewing the map and have it book marked.

The Millionaire's Shortbread sounds delicious! I am going to try it this week-end and will let you know how it turned out but I know it will be great!
smittie in Alabama

[Sylvia]

Hi Judy, glad to hear you are adventurous with food. I have never marinated cheese - something you have made me think about. Could be interesting?!?

It would seem there's more chance of you tasting Stinking Bishop than me. I have phoned, emailed, txtd with no joy. But as 007 says never say never.

I am still finding new things on the map - I maybe should have called it a culinary map of GB.

If you have the time have a look at Maria's (Greek Mama) posts not only on the Scottish Forum but on past newsletters - if you type in Maria Zakynthos on the search box (about 1/4 way down the newsletter) and click Nancy's kitchen, you will find some wonderful true to life stories. She loves Scotland and the Scots as much as I love Greece and the Greeks.
If prices relax a little we may even return to mosquito hell in September.

Take care
Sylvia446