Where do they make Cornish YARG?
Cornwall, United
Cornish Yarg is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese made in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
What does Yarg cheese taste like?
Carol Naden, who runs the popular CheeseTart blog, says, “Taste-wise, Yarg is often described as a cross between a Caerphilly and a good Cheddar – creamy but light. The nettles add a mild herby flavour, but the Yarg covered in wild garlic leaves makes the cheese more moist and whacks in a good fresh garlic taste.”
How old is Cornish YARG?
Cornish Yarg Cheese was first made on a farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor in the early 1980s. Alan Gray (who gave Yarg its now famous name by reversing the spelling of his own) and his wife found a recipe from 1615 for a nettle wrapped semi firm cheese in their attic.
Who makes Yarg?
Lynher Dairies
Lynher Dairies is the home of Cornish Yarg, Wild Garlic Yarg, Cornish Kern and Stithians. Every bit of it is made in our small, rural dairy in mid Cornwall.
Can you eat the rind on Cornish Yarg?
The rind on Yarg, including the leaves, is edible however many find it rather thick and tough, a bit too chewy. Other leaf wrapped cheeses include Picos de Europa from northern Spain that is matured for eight weeks in maple and chestnut leaves. These should be peeled off before enjoy the cheese.
What sort of cheese is Cornish Yarg?
wrapped semi hard cheese
Cornish Yarg is a nettle wrapped semi hard cheese made from grass rich Cornish milk. Tangy under its natural rind and slightly crumbly in the core, it consistently wins top international awards.
Can you eat the skin of Cornish YARG?
How do you eat Cornish YARG?
Five ways to eat Yarg alfresco
- A thin slice of Cornish Yarg slipped onto a chargrilled burger for a minute before capping with a home-made bap.
- Toast a slice of sourdough on the barbecue, crumble some Wild Garlic Yarg with finely chopped sage or thyme and melt.
Can you eat the rind on Cornish YARG?
Do you eat the nettles on Cornish YARG?
The cheese is loosely based on a Caerphilly recipe, and it is wrapped in stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) that are completely edible. The nettles are hand-picked from the local Cornish countryside when they are a bright, vibrant green, and frozen for use throughout the year.
What sort of cheese is Cornish YARG?
What goes well with Yarg?
It works particularly well with fruity whites, and a creamy Chardonnay for example, and also pairs well with lighter reds, or even the occasional dessert wine.
What do you eat with Yarg?
Five ways to eat Yarg alfresco
- A thin slice of Cornish Yarg slipped onto a chargrilled burger for a minute before capping with a home-made bap.
- Toast a slice of sourdough on the barbecue, crumble some Wild Garlic Yarg with finely chopped sage or thyme and melt.
Can you eat the rind of Cornish YARG?
Can you eat the nettles on Cornish YARG?
The cheese is loosely based on a Caerphilly recipe, and it is wrapped in stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) that are completely edible.