I guess I just never thought a handmade prototype idea would come this far? I know that sounds kind of nuts, but I really didn’t set out to turn this into something as big as it has become. And if you're super low on fridge space, you could even fill these with the cheese miniatures day by day. Although, this would probably best if the cheese advent calendar is a gift someone in your household rather than one for yourself. This year, we're pretty impressed by thebrie-lliant(sorry)cheese-filled options out there. Who wouldn’t want to spend the 24 days leading up to Christmas nibbling on bitesize hunks of delicious dairy?Whilecheese advent calendarsmay not have ascertained the notoriety that, say, chocolate calendars have over the years, we predict they’regoingto be a big hit in 2023 and beyond.

We may be in the era of increasingly niche advent calendars, but cheese advent calendars are still not as common as some other foodie Christmas countdowns, like chocolate, wine or gin advent calendars. Ilchester Aged Red Leicester – This traditional English cheese has been carefully matured for a minimum of 9 months giving it a distinguishable smooth, tangy and nutty taste. Sure, Christmas Day is the big date that we all look forward to around this time of year, but the days leading up to December 25th are just as fun and special. Perhaps you dress up in matching Christmas pajamas, marathon watch all your favorite Christmas movies or make homemade hot chocolate to sip on in the cold weather. This list is never-ending because there are so many ways to get into the Christmas spirit! More information about our award winning cheeses can be read here: https://corporate.asda.com/blog/2017/10/03/judges-at-the-global-cheese-awards-name-asda-as-retailer-of-the-year Applewood– A real English treasure, Applewood is made in the West Country from British cheddar and has a delicate smoky flavor and a lovely smooth texture, with a sprinkling of paprika for good measure.What:Paxton & Whitfield is the UK's oldest cheesemonger don't you know, so where better to get your festive fromage? This year's calendar includes a mixture of latest and greatest cheeses and some historical favourites too. Sign up and you'll get three fresh deliveries of eight cheeses each, includingVillage Maid, Mrs Kirkhams Lancashire Cheese and Montgomery’s Cheddar. Ilchester Vintage PDO* Cheddar: Carefully matured in the West Country this vintage cheddar has a drier texture than standard cheddar due to the ageing process, there are sometimes crunchy calcium crystals for a surprising bite.

Ilchester Aged Red Leicester: This traditional English cheese has been carefully matured for a minimum of 9 months giving it a distinguishable smooth, tangy and nutty taste. Christmas 2016, I launched a campaign after creating one handmade prototype. The response was overwhelming with over 11,000 of you cheese lovers signing up to support me within 24 hours. Since then the community has continued to grow! An alternative to standard chocolate advent calendars, the Cheese Advent Calendar will be available to buy in ASDA stores, nationwide from November 9 th.

If you're looking to go more specialist,a Stilton Scoop is perfect for scooping your Stilton out of a Stilton jar or a whole Stilton. Ilchester Mature Cheddar– Ilchester’s Cheddar is made in the West Country, close to where Cheddar originated in the Mendip Hills. Take a bite and let the creaminess melt into your mouth, with its earthy tangy notes.

Founded in the 1960s in Yorkshire, Asda is one of Britain’s leading retailers and helps customers save money and live better in stores, online and through their mobile devices.What could be better than discovering a cheese every day until Christmas? We offer you the chance to treat yourself or to gift your loved ones with the tastiest advent calendar ever! What:Measuring more than ametrewide and containing a whopping 4.2 kilos of artisan cheese, this calendar is a cheese lover's dream come true. Inside, you can find 24 different kinds of Welsh cheese, ranging from creamy soft varieties to punchy Cheddars and blues. Maybe just avoid any mistletoe after feasting on this one. Christmas is just around the corner so it's time to decide on the advent calendar you’re going to be counting down. Fancy one of our best chocolate advent calendars this year? Or how about one of the best food and drink advent calendars- including a jaw-dropping luxury calendar from Fortnum & Mason? Or if you’re a true cheese fan you might fancy one of these mouthwatering cheese advent calendars from Paxton & Whitfield, The Welsh Cheese Company, and more.

Like the idea of opening mini gifts every day until Christmas eve? Well, us too. Let the Christmas countdown begin and get the festive mood flowing with Sainsburys. And what better way than with our range of Advent calendars to get into the magical spirit of the season. Applewood® – A real English treasure. Applewood® is made from West Country cheddar with a delicate smoky flavour and a lovely smooth texture, all finished with a dusting of paprika for good measure. Ilchester Apple, Onion and Sage: A versatile and uniquely flavoured British cheddar, carefully blended for a well-rounded, deliciously sweet, Apple flavour, with scrumptious savoury notes from the onion and aromatic sage. Another option for those who are worried about fridge space, this alternative DIY advent calendar comes with little cardboard boxes that can fit easily into any spare space you have in the fridge.Hello my name is Annem, and I’m Blogger In Chief of this blog! I’m also the inventor of the world’s first ever Cheese Advent Calendar. Canada: in Sobeys, Farm Boy, Safeway, Federated Co-op, Save on Foods, Loblaws, Longos, Denningers, Vincenzo’s and other smaller independents. Store your cheese in the fridge, using the salad drawer or a slightly open Tupperware will provide the best humidity levels," says Hero Hirsh, head of retail at Paxton & Whitfield, the UK's oldest cheesemonger. "Avoid clingfilm though. Waxed paper is best but if you lose the original wrapping for the cheese, a piece of baking parchment or a reusable beeswax wrap will be a good replacement." If you're desperate to make sure you nab a cheese advent calendar this year, these are some of the places we've seen them on offer so far this festive season: