Perry's Cheese Blog

Cheese is a living, breathing food that requires proper care to preserve its flavor and texture. Here at Rennet & Rind, we’re passionate about our artisan cheese, and we want you to enjoy it in the best possible condition. Follow these expert tips to create your very own cheese maturing room right in your fridge! Creating a Dedicated Cheese Container for Proper Storage To store your cheese like a pro, start by dedicating a container in your fridge exclusively for your cheese. This simple step helps maintain a consistent environment, similar to the controlled conditions we use in our maturing...

From Milk Cup to Carabao Cup: The Evolution of League Cup Sponsorship and the Rise of British Cheese The League Cup, known by many names over the years, has long been a staple of English football. The sponsorship names may change from the Milk Cup to the Carabao Cup, but the cup's unique charm remains. But how did a football cup end up named after a dairy product, and what does this have to do with British cheese? Buckle up, folks, because we’re about to take a journey through time, tracing the evolution of League Cup sponsorship and the fascinating...

Join Us for a Special Milestone We’re excited to celebrate our very first birthday in Stamford! To mark this special milestone, Rennet & Rind is hosting a 200-piece cheese giveaway on Saturday, 28th September. We’re inviting everyone in the community to stop by our shop at 16 High Street between 9 AM and 5 PM for a slice of our celebration. 200 Cheeses, On Us! What better way to celebrate than with cheese? To thank the community for a wonderful first year, we’ll be giving away 200 pieces of cheese to the first 200 visitors. All you have to do...

Big News from the Cheese World We’re thrilled to announce that Perry Wakeman, our very own head cheese maturing expert at Rennet & Rind, has been inducted into the prestigious Guilde Internationale des Fromagers! 🎖️ This international guild is like the Hall of Fame for cheese lovers, bringing together some of the world’s most passionate and skilled cheese professionals. Perry now stands alongside industry legends like Jenny Linford and Charlie Turnbull, making this a truly “gouda” moment for us! 🧀 It’s not just about the title – this honor recognizes the dedication, craftsmanship, and love that Perry brings to the...

Ask any affineur, cheesemonger or even cheese lover, and they’ll tell you that cheese is more than an ordinary food - it's a living, breathing delicacy that deserves proper care. To understand how to store and serve it properly, you first should know that artisan cheese is a live product that develops in incredible ways while maturing. This process happens right up until the moment the cheese is cut, locking in the flavour profile and aroma. From then on, your cheese needs to be refrigerated to preserve its freshness. At Rennet and Rind, we visit the independent farms that make...