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Cheese expert series: 10 most popular british cheeses
Welcome to our first post on Cheese Expertise, where we introduce cheeses around the world and how to use them. First up is Britain and the United Kingdom. Britain is known for its cheese, and it is estimated there are over 500 kinds of cheese produced around the country. The most popular cheeses are easily…
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Our 6 top tips to upgrade your cocktails. Easy and simple!
If we’re anything here at A Lovley Affair, we’re cocktail girlies. Nothing like a tasty drink in my hand makes all my problems seem a little bit smaller. Cocktails, for me, are all about the experience and they are to be savoured not guzzled. Gone are the years of pouring whatever liquor I could afford…
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Cheese for dessert? Yes, really! How to pair the best dessert cheeses
A cheese platter is a simple and elegant dessert option. We love traditional desserts like ice cream or apple pie or chocolate pudding, sometimes it’s a nice note to end a meal without a sugar high. Cheese paired with sweet flavours like honey, figs, grapes and other fruits brings a whole new dimension of flavour…
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Should cheese be served before or after a meal?
For many of us, cheese comes before a meal but for some, that would be unthinkable and the debate is whether it comes before or after dessert. Obviously, cheese can be served before, after or during a meal, depending on the dining tradition and personal preferences. The timing of cheese service often varies from one…
