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Caption: Cows in Camelot A Visit to Montgomery's Cheddar
Caption: Jamie Montgomery is often called Britain's best Cheddar maker.
His cows graze on Camelot.
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Caption: Remember the Arthurian legend?
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Caption: Centuries ago, this meadow was a fortress. Now, some of the best milkers graze here.
They recognize Jamie's red jeep and rush over to greet him.
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Caption: Are you ready to see the cheese?
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Caption: Today, only 16 drums of Montgomery's Cheddar will be made. This is small batch production, friends.
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Caption: In the aging room, we ask for a taste.
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Caption: Cheddar #1 is lovely but a bit waxy.
Cheddar #2 is more acidic, a tiny hint of sulphur.
Cheddar #3 is "a little dry to send to America."
Cheddar #4 is rich and round. Yes!
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Caption: We know just where to send it!
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Caption: Now we can sleep soundly, knowing that our favorite Philadelphia cheese shop will receive a 23-kilo souvenir.
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Caption: First though, we enjoy a cheese course
and a game of snooker...
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Caption: ...across the road from the creamery at North Cadbury Court.
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Caption: Jamie's mum, the late Mrs. Montgomery, still holds court from the mantel.
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Caption: She was the one who introduced her prize jerseys to Camelot -- and so the legend lives on, under each rind.
Caption: Huge thanks to Jamie and Archie Montgomery, and to everyone who made our stay wonderful
at North Cadbury Court.
Montgomery's Cheddar
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