The Sparkenhoe Red Leicester, made by Sparkenhoe Farm in Leicestershire, England, cost $4.93 (£3.75) and was paired with candied chili peppers.
This was definitely in my top three of all the plates I ate. The candied chili peppers have a spiciness that comes in late, kicking your tongue just when you feel safe. The heat paired deliciously with the mild cheese without overpowering it.
The Baron Bigod is a creamy white soft cheese made at Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk, England. The $6.90 (£5.25) cheese was paired with mushroom duxelle — a mixture of mushrooms, onions, herbs, and black pepper.
I have to admit, I was apprehensive about this dish. I would have never thought to serve mushrooms with cheese, but they danced together perfectly. The flavors of the mushroom duxelle and the earthy Baron Bigod were completely in sync. Ekin loved this dish so much, she did a little jig as she ate her first bite.