The Rise And Fall of Cheddar Cheese: From BORING to RADICAL

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Once one of the world’s most beloved cheeses, cheddar has become a commodity food. The “plain vanilla” of the cheese world. But what if we could change that? Today, there are only a handful of producers who are not making cheddar cheese in a factory setting. To survive, they’ve had to rethink the rules of what cheddar is and what it can be. Even if that means letting a blue vein run through their cheese. I visited Holden Farm Dairy in West Wales to take a closer look at one of the most artisanal farmhouse cheddars in the UK: Hafod Cheddar. 🇮🇹 My Italy tours https://loliv.it/en/claudia-romeo-tours-italy/ 📝 Apply for a private food & culture travel consultation https://forms.gle/pNPw4AWNa66QTTuX7 🗞️ Join my newsletter https://claudiaromeo.kit.com/a0d8444048 🎥 Want to be featured in a documentary? Apply here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w1b5g1NTfGoj8if5OtuP-AVJ4D2muGvhwwQR7CwBMxY/preview 🗺️ Get a map of all my favorite food spots in Italy, London, and beyond https://www.dscvr.shop/claudiaromeo Visit https://holdenfarmdairy.co.uk/ 00:00 Cheddar is the plain vanilla of cheese. Is it done for good? 01:09 West to the Irish Sea, east to the Cumbrian Mountains: Welcome to Holdem Farm Dairy 03:39 Inconsistent milk = more control with cheesemaker Jennifer 09:59 Cheddaring: the 32 blocks of curd that give cheddar cheese its texture 13:44 The myths of why cheddar disappeared: factories + government cheddar 18:06 Aging Hafod cheddar: lard, molds, blue veins… but no cloth 24:57 Hafod farm cheese: acidic, resilient, adaptable (+ tasting) This video is a food documentary part of my traditional food stories series. Subscribe to my channel if you love food and travel https://www.youtube.com/@claudia-romeo #food #traditionalfood #cooking #foodvideo #foodie #cheddar #cheese Let’s connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiaromeo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.claudiaromeo Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/claudia-romeo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cldromeo My Amazon recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/claudiaromeo Buy me a ☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claudiaromeo My Equipment - AF Panasonic LUMIX S5II https://amzn.to/3NvUeow Sony ZV-E10 https://amzn.to/3GJJr7f Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4jabeyb Rode Wireless GO II https://amzn.to/3GGo5ax Joby Telepod https://amzn.to/3jREKiL Joby Compact Tripod https://amzn.to/3ZaCvqN Contact [email protected] About me I’m a journalist and producer with over 9 years of experience covering traditional dishes, food culture, and culinary craftsmanship. Originally from Bari, Italy, and now in London, I’ve built my career exploring how food reflects the identity of people and places. You may know me from Business Insider’s Regional Eats, So Expensive, and Food Tours. Now, on my YouTube channel, I tell stories behind iconic foods, meet local artisans, and explore the link between land, culture, and cuisine. Copyright Notice All footage, interviews, and original content in this video are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any form without prior written permission. Unauthorized use, including but not limited to reuploads, edits, or incorporation into other works, may result in legal action. This channel is dedicated to self-funded independent journalism. For licensing inquiries, please contact: [email protected]