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Curds and Croust

Cornish cheesemakers Curds & Croust are based in St Austell, and overseen by the watchful eyes, nose, and palate of Martin Gaylard, who has been making his own soft cheeses since boyhood.

Together with his team, Martin makes some excellent Cornish versions of classic bries and camemberts. Their name is taken from the Cornish ‘croust’ – meaning a mid-morning or -afternoon snack, often bread and cheese – and the curds that they spend their days expertly working with.

“We only use the very best milk – and we know where it comes from, and we know how to look after it. That ensures a really good curd and, in turn, a really good cheese,” says Martin.

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