{"product_id":"the-continental-cheeseboard","title":"The Continental Cheeseboard","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive European cheeses. Five distinctive characters. One delicious journey across the continent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritain makes some extraordinary cheese. But we'd be missing out on an enormous amount of good cheese if we never ventured beyond our own shores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Continental Cheeseboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together five distinctive European cheeses, carefully selected to showcase the remarkable variety of cheesemaking traditions found across the continent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the creamy richness of French Brie and the nutty character of Spanish Manchego to the mellow blue veining of Grand Noir and the unmistakable aroma of washed-rind cheese, this is a cheeseboard with plenty to discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find cheeses representing different countries, different traditions and very different approaches to cheesemaking. Some are familiar favourites, while others offer an opportunity to discover something new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because we're cheesemongers, not simply hamper packers, every cheese has been chosen for the contribution it makes to the complete selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive cheeses. Approximately 1.25kg. A proper taste of continental Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside this cheeseboard you'll find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarnachas (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Swiss-style cheese with a firm, smooth texture and beautifully developed nutty, savoury flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured to bring out its distinctive Alpine character, Starnachas offers a satisfying depth of flavour with a gentle sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example of the qualities that make Alpine-style cheeses so popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Noir (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive blue cheese presented in its characteristic black wax coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath that striking exterior is a wonderfully creamy cheese with delicate blue veining, rich flavours and a mellow, balanced tang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent choice for anyone who enjoys blue cheese without wanting something overwhelmingly strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrunk Monk (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful washed-rind cheese with a rich aroma and complex flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed with brandy during maturation, Drunk Monk develops a distinctive personality, combining a savoury depth with a wonderfully smooth texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cheese that brings something rather different to the selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Brie (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic pasteurised French Brie with a soft, bloomy rind and a rich, buttery interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy and mellow, with gentle mushroomy notes, this is one of the great traditional styles of French cheesemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn approachable favourite that provides a lovely contrast to the more mature and assertive cheeses in the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManchego (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Spain using milk from Manchega sheep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Spain's most celebrated cheeses, Manchego has a firm texture and a distinctive nutty flavour, balanced by gentle sweetness and a satisfying savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful example of the character that ewe's milk brings to traditional cheesemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompaniments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood continental cheese deserves accompaniments that allow the different flavours and textures to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack of artisan cheese crackers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Carefully selected to complement both soft and hard cheeses without overpowering their flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJar of The Garden Pantry chutney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Handmade in Norfolk, providing a delicious sweet and savoury contrast to the selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they create a complete cheeseboard, ready to enjoy, share or give as a gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly cut by our cheesemongers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's an important difference between buying a box of cheese and buying cheese from a proper cheesemonger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt The Norfolk Deli, most of our cheeses are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut by hand specifically for your order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, either on the day of dispatch or the day before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't simply take a selection of pre-packed cheeses off a shelf and put them into a box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour cheeses are selected, cut and packed by people who work with artisan cheese every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll quoted weights are approximate, reflecting the nature of hand-cut cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut cheeses will have a minimum shelf life of 10 days from cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor advice on storing and enjoying your selection, read our guide: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca 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first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe price includes postage and packing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and you can add a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonalised handwritten gift message\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at no additional charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're sending a gift to someone who appreciates good cheese, entertaining friends or simply looking to discover some of Europe's most interesting cheesemaking traditions, The Continental Cheeseboard is a delicious place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norfolk Deli Hampers","offers":[{"title":"Default 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