Kitchen Dictionary: Caerphilly

A famous Welsch cow's milk cheese, named for the village in Wales where it was developed. Caerphilly is a fresh, white, mild cheese with a delicate, slightly salty and lightly acidic flavour. With a moderately firm, creamy and open texture,it was originally made a century and a half ago and eaten by hard-working Welsh miners. Apparently, the cheese's saltiness replenished the salt lost from their bodies when mining. These days, Caerphilly's distinctive flavour is enjoyed more above ground with a Zinfandel or a white Lambrusco. It is best eaten fresh, sold in cylinders or blocks.

Ingredient

Season: available year-round

How to prepare: Perfect with dark breads and ales.