Maybe an odd question but ive been told some hard cheeses do not need a fridge, making them ideal for camping!
Anyone care to share any cheesy tips, or know of which cheeses are suitable? Obviously I dont want anything too fancy otherwise I wont be able to buy it anywhere - supermarket would be nice...
Cheese always eats better at room tempreture anyway, it brings out the full flavour and creaminess, Its fine to store cheese at room tempreture, but it may get a bit 'Ripe' if left for any length of time in a warm place, hot awning, tent ect, where there is full sun. i have always found that the Cheddars, Brie, and Blues keep best, Edam and the more rubbery type cheeses soon get a strong 'taste of the cow' and become unplesent.
Julia
------------- Just love to be out amoungst Nature and Wildlife
Celebrating 37 years of Caravanning in 2019, Recently Considered Retiring, but Totally Addicted for Life!
According to a camp cook book, hard cheeses like Cheddar and Gloucestershire need no refrigeration, soft cheeses like brie and Camembert are not recommended. Best cheese is really hard ones like Parmesan!
as a self confessed cheesaholic (currently only with a cool box for camping) this post is very pleasing. I had thought cheese would be off the menu but now I am a very happy girl
Jewels
------------- Jewelsm - a fair weather camper
August 2013, 14, 15, 16 & 17-Trevornick for two and a half weeks of sea and surf (and ever optimistic -lots of sun). Some other weekends if I can persuade DH
If you like cheese I can recommend Caerfai Farm Campsite in St. Davids - they make their own organic cheeses and sell them in the camp shop! Pefect solution. They make a cheddar or Caerphilly and my fave Caerphilly with Leek and Garlic - YUM! Lovely site too.
Quote: Originally posted by Donkers on 10/8/2011
If you like cheese I can recommend Caerfai Farm Campsite in St. Davids - they make their own organic cheeses and sell them in the camp shop! Pefect solution. They make a cheddar or Caerphilly and my fave Caerphilly with Leek and Garlic - YUM! Lovely site too.
great tip - another campsite to add to my list for a future trip - although will probably come home a wee bit heavier with so much cheese readily available - lol
------------- Jewelsm - a fair weather camper
August 2013, 14, 15, 16 & 17-Trevornick for two and a half weeks of sea and surf (and ever optimistic -lots of sun). Some other weekends if I can persuade DH
Lakeland sell a plastic container with an adjustable protected air vent in the lid.It can be used in or out of the fridge, stops the cheese getting sweaty and mouldy.
Bainbridge Inngs in Hawes is another cheese-tastic site! The Wensleydale Creamery is in the town (an easy 10 mins walk). You can see the cheese being made, there is a great shop with loads of free tasters and a big cafe.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Hard cheeses for camping?
