Cheeseboard Masterclass with Castello at L’atelier des Chefs
We love cheese and have it on a daily basis, but we don’t usually have a cheeseboard at home. However when we visited our cousins in France, I noticed that every meal was followed by a beautiful cheeseboard, served with French baguette. I really enjoyed the presentation and selection of cheese, but I must confess I am not too confident on making my own cheeseboard.
That’s my attempt at making a cheeseboard, I usually add some grapes and crackers, nothing too exciting. Luckily speciality cheese Castello is launching a series of cookery classes this month in partnership with renowned cookery school L’atelier des chefs.
Gastronaut and foodie adventurer, Stefan Gates, in collaboration with L’atelier des Chefs, has developed a series of classes showcasing the wide range of cheeses that Castello has to offer.
Each cookery class will primarily focus on crafting the ultimate cheeseboard, ideal to all of those that want to learn more about creatively crafted cheeseboard pairings.
Stefan has developed innovative combinations such as pickled rhubarb with star anise, which is the perfect pairing for Castello’s Extra Mature Tickler cheddar, or caramelised apples and saffron with Castello’s Traditional Danish Blue.
Top drinks expert Matt Day has created delectable drink matches to bring bursts of flavours from each cheese.
The ultimate cheeseboard creation will also include thyme and honey toasts with Creamy Blue and Pineapple Halo. Creamy blue is a unique cheese created to give the softness of the Brie with the sharper flavour of a blue cheese, while my personal favourite Pineapple Halo is a delicious soft cheese with chunks of pineapple, chopped papaya and almonds.
Another recipe created by Stefan is caramelised apples with saffron with Castello’s Traditional Danish Blue, a full-flavoured, salty blue cheese, made with cow’s milk to get the test of Roquefort.
Stefan also developed a delicious asparagus, pea and bacon tart, made with Creamy White, a wonderfully creamy cheese with a rich buttery taste.
The course will run from 18th July to 11th October. For more information and to sign up for the cookery classes, please visit: http://www.atelierdeschefs.co.uk/en/cooking-classes/themes/1385-cheese-and-wine-with-castello-cheese.php
The products were provided free of charge for review purposes, however the opinions expressed in this post are honest and my own.