Annual Red Hill Non-Commercial Cheese Show

Iinvitation to non-commercial cheesemakers
from the Secretary of the Red Hill Show.
www.redhillshow.org

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DO IT YOUR WHEY

The 80th Red Hill Agricultural and Horticultural Show will be held at the Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday, March 22nd 2008.

The Show organisers are again collaborating with Jan and Trevor Brandon of Red Hill Cheese fame to provide a forum for home cheese makers to exhibit their efforts in friendly competition with others, have their cheese tasted and commented upon by an acclaimed international cheese judge and maybe win the coveted title of Champion Non-Commercial Cheese of the Red Hill Show!

Jan has told us about the amazing quality and range of cheese which is being produced by home cheese makers, some of whom have attended cheesemaking workshops at Red Hill Cheese and have gone on to create some sensational cheese in their home kitchens. We would also like to hear from people who have been making cheese to old family recipes handed down over generations who would be interested in meeting others with a similar interest.

The rules are simple - non-commercial cheese makers must enter at least 100gms of any style of cheese, which will then be judged by Neil Willman, cheese educator, consultant and international cheese judge. It doesn't matter what style of cheese you make, bring it along and the judge will categorize the entries prior to making his deliberations.

Cheese must be delivered to the Red Hill Cheese site in the Peninsula Produce Section of the Showgrounds before 10am on the Saturday of the Show.

The cheese will be refrigerated before the open judging commences at llam. People will be able to watch Neil assess the cheese and listen to his comments and helpful hints and tips on the various styles of cheese as they are judged.

One of the best success stories of Mornington Peninsula produce is that of Red Hill Cheese. Jan and Trevor Brandon started making cheese in April 2000. In 2002, their son Burke joined the team as cheesemaker, and they now employ 8 part-time staff producing 18 styles of cheese from goats' and cows' milk. One of their most popular is the sublime, award-winning "Misty Valley" brie-style made from goats' milk. Somehow they manage to keep up with the huge demand for their cheese without compromising their handmade production values.

The Cheesery 'Cellar Door' Shop at 81 William Road, Red Hill is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon to 5pm. Trevor, an ex-science teacher, specialises in hand made, full flavoured cheese. Home cheesemaking workshops are also conducted on a regular basis.

If you want general information about the Red Hill Show or would like to receive a Schedule, telephone (03) 5989 2357 or e-mail. We invite your participation in this exciting event!

Regards,

Liz Dart
Secretary

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