Following a "cheese naming" competition we ran in the local area, Saint Giles was born.
Saint Giles happens to be the name of our Norman village church in Horsted Keynes. The church was named after a French hermit and abbot, who was known for protecting wild animals and, after being injured accidentally in the knee with an arrow by the King of France, became known as the Patron Saint of Cripples.
The cheese is an English equivalent to the continental style Saint Paulin or Port Salut style of cheese found in France.
Saint Giles, made with Organic Cows’ milk from the cows on our farm, is a semi soft creamy cheese. It has a rich, buttery texture, a creamy mild flavour and a stunning edible orange rind. Children love its mild creamy squidgy texture.
Saint Giles makes an excellent addition to the cheese board. Or slice thinly in a sandwich with sliced grapes or bacon. Saint Giles is also delicious as part of a salad with tomatoes and black pepper.
Saint Giles is suitable for vegetarians. It is made with non-genetically modified vegetable rennet.
Fat: 27% Protein: 20% Energy: 324 kcal/100g Salt 1.5%
Also available: Brother Michael
Awards
Best English Cheese and the Best British Cheese, and was in the the top 5 cheeses to be voted World Championat the World Cheese Awards 2009
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER in the Modern British Class at the British Cheese Awards 2009
IFE Regional Winner IFE09 Innovative Products
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER - the British Cheese Awards 2008 |
