Cheese
A guide to washed-rind cheeses
What is a washed-rind cheese, and how can something smell so bad but taste so good? We delve into the … Continue reading “A guide to washed-rind cheeses”
Discoveries
Sourdough: beyond bread
At Peter’s Yard, we love sourdough – for us, the malty flavour with its subtle tang and the beautiful bubbly … Continue reading “Sourdough: beyond bread”
Cheese
Northern Ireland’s emerging cheese scene
Clare Finney talks to Mike Thomson of Mike’s Fancy Cheese about the new wave of artisan cheesemakers in Northern Ireland and how … Continue reading “Northern Ireland’s emerging cheese scene”
Awards
2018 Great Taste Award results
We are absolutely delighted that all of our recipes have been recognised at this year’s Great Taste Awards, with four … Continue reading “2018 Great Taste Award results”
Cheese
Britain’s best cheesemongers: The Bristol Cheesemonger
From a small shipping container at Bristol’s trendy Wapping Wharf, Rosie Morgan single-handedly supplies artisan cheeses to the city’s thriving … Continue reading “Britain’s best cheesemongers: The Bristol Cheesemonger”
Seasonal
Midsummer traditions
Like many European countries, Sweden’s holidays and celebrations are based around the Christian calendar: Christmas, Epiphany, Twelfth Night, Easter and … Continue reading “Midsummer traditions”
Slow Living
How to make a flower garland head dress
Greenery is an important feature of Midsummer’s Eve. Birch tree branches are used as decor and flowers are gathered to … Continue reading “How to make a flower garland head dress”
Cheese
The best cheesemongers in the UK
The UK now produces close to 1,000 different varieties of cheese, with new ones hitting shop shelves every month. But … Continue reading “The best cheesemongers in the UK”
Discoveries
Solo: The Joy of Cooking for One
We caught up with our friend, food writer Signe Johansen, about her new book ‘Solo: The Joy of Cooking for … Continue reading “Solo: The Joy of Cooking for One”
Seasonal
How to dye eggs for Easter decorations
The påskris is a classic Easter decoration in Sweden; brightly coloured feathers are tied to birch tree branches, bringing a … Continue reading “How to dye eggs for Easter decorations”
Journal
Wendy Wilson-Bett: Thoughts on leadership, career fulfilment and discovering natural talents
For International Women’s Day, we asked Wendy – Co Founder, joint MD and Commercial Director of Peter’s Yard – for … Continue reading “Wendy Wilson-Bett: Thoughts on leadership, career fulfilment and discovering natural talents”
Journal
Swedish Easter traditions
Easter in Sweden can feel quite different to the holiday in the UK. While the British Isles may well be … Continue reading “Swedish Easter traditions”
Discoveries
Lagom: The Swedish art of eating harmoniously
Steffi Knowles-Dellner is a Swedish food stylist, author and blogger. She tells us about her new book ‘Lagom: The Swedish … Continue reading “Lagom: The Swedish art of eating harmoniously”
Journal
Swedish Advent and Christmas traditions
Christmas is a time when Swedes hunker down for what is invariably a lengthy winter, with short days and many … Continue reading “Swedish Advent and Christmas traditions”
Slow Living
Foraging Swedish Style
Ask permission. In the UK, all land is owned by an individual or an organisation. Check who owns the land … Continue reading “Foraging Swedish Style”
Awards
Great British Food Awards
We are thrilled that our Sea Salt Crispbread Bites have been crowned the Best Savoury Snack at the Great British … Continue reading “Great British Food Awards”
Journal
Great British Cheese Awards
When the judges at the 2015 Great Taste Awards named our sourdough crispbread “The best biscuit for cheese out there” … Continue reading “Great British Cheese Awards”
Awards
Great Taste Awards 2017 results
We are delighted to have won a gold star for five of our recipes at this year’s Great Taste Awards, … Continue reading “Great Taste Awards 2017 results”
Slow Living
Autumn: Foraging and Utflykt
The Swedish summer may be short-lived, with only a few months of warm, sun-filled days and nights, but the Swedes … Continue reading “Autumn: Foraging and Utflykt”
Cheese
A guide to British cheese varieties
There are over 750 cheeses produced in Britain today, from classic cheddars to more unusual modern varieties, but just sixty … Continue reading “A guide to British cheese varieties”
Cheese
10 of the very best British cheeses
We asked our friends at Great British Chefs to put together a truly delicious list of the ten cheeses which prove Britain is … Continue reading “10 of the very best British cheeses”
Cheese
Chefs’ ‘must have’ cheeses
We all love a good cheeseboard, but which cheeses do the UK’s Michelin-starred chefs have to sneak a bite of … Continue reading “Chefs’ ‘must have’ cheeses”
Cheese
Britain’s best cheesemakers: Yorkshire Pecorino
Nancy Anne Harbord pays Mario Olianas a visit at his home in Leeds to see how Yorkshire Pecorino – the … Continue reading “Britain’s best cheesemakers: Yorkshire Pecorino”
Cheese
Britain’s best cheesemongers: Country Cheeses
By only stocking cheeses they can source direct from farms and producers in the South West, Country Cheeses has grown … Continue reading “Britain’s best cheesemongers: Country Cheeses”
Cheese
Britain’s best cheesemakers: Cornish Gouda
When Giel Spierings returned from college to find his family’s dairy farm up for sale, he decided to do something … Continue reading “Britain’s best cheesemakers: Cornish Gouda”
Cheese
Britain’s best cheesemakers: Two Hoots Cheese
Great British Chefs pay a visit to Two Hoots Cheese – who produce the acclaimed Barkham Blue – to find out … Continue reading “Britain’s best cheesemakers: Two Hoots Cheese”
Cheese
Britain’s best cheesemakers: Fen Farm Dairy
After being named Best Artisan Producer at this year’s Great British Cheese Awards, we caught up with Jonny Crickmore from … Continue reading “Britain’s best cheesemakers: Fen Farm Dairy”
Awards
Great Taste Awards: 3 stars and Top 50 food
Out of 10,000 entries into this year’s Great Taste awards, Peter’s Yard’s Original Artisan Crispbread has been awarded three stars … Continue reading “Great Taste Awards: 3 stars and Top 50 food”