Legend has it that Oliver Cromwell discovered the Berkshire breed during the 1600s while his army was at winter’s quarters in Reading in Berkshire. From that time, the Berkshire breed has been revered for its outstanding quality, texture and flavour. During the early 1800s, the breed was refined and has remained a pure breed ever since. Berkshire swine were taken to Japan as a gift from the British government in the 19th century. Also, known as Japanese black hog, the breed has thrived in Japan as Kurobuta pork.
A hard, chewy, farmhouse sheep’s milk cheese from the West Midlands made in a basket mould. It is similar to Pecorino with a complex flavour, based on a recipe for Caerphilly. It was awarded Best Modern British Cheese 1994 and 1999; Gold award 1994, 1995, 1998 and 1999, Bronze award 1997 at the British Cheese Awards.
Berliner. An elongated jam (US: jelly) doughnut with icing. The German name is Berliner which means that Kennedy, during his famous speech, actually stated "I am a doughnut".
