Dorset cheese used to make unusual chocs

March 5, 2010

Locally-sourced produce has helped the wife of one Dorset cheesemaker produce some chocolates with a difference.

Tanys Pullin of Ford Farm in Litton Cheney has been using milk sourced from the farm to produce wedding cakes made from cheese that are decorated with chocolate-covered miniature cheeses, the BBC reports.

"We had lots of different flavours of cheese and my husband thought it would be really nice to put chocolate around them," Ms Pullin explained to the news source.

The cakes are supplied exclusively to people in the Dorset area, so hunting some down while enjoying a Dorset holiday may be the only chance you get to try out the unique taste.

"We’re all for sourcing food locally. It’s all about traceability," Ms Pullin remarked, adding that those who are unsure of the chocolate and cheese combination should try drizzling some meted chocolate on top the next time they make cheese on toast.

Ford Farm claims to make more variety of cheeses than any of its competitors, with its range including Dorset Red and Coastal mature cheddar.

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Lakes partnership ‘to improve Lake District quality’

March 5, 2010

Cooperation between five different countries is set to help improve the quality of the Lake District.

The UK and Ireland Lakes Network – featuring water management specialists from England, Wales, Scotland, Eire and Northern Ireland – was formed last year and lakes manager in the Lake District John Pinder has said that the partnership will benefit the area.

"By creating this network we can make a real difference," he remarked, adding that the expanses of water are "honey-pots" for visitors, who often book Lake District holiday cottages to come and experience the area’s natural beauty.

Mr Pinder added that it is "more important than ever" to work on protecting lakes in the UK and Ireland, as climate change is expected to bring a number of changes to the environment.

One of the main attractions in the Lake District is Windermere, which, at ten-and-a-half miles in length and 219 ft in depth, is the largest lake in England.

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