Monday 11th dawned cool but yet another bright day which just got better and better.
Today we back track a few kilometers to visit one of NSW's heritage towns and an old cheese factory. David knew of the ABC Cheese Factory also known as the Tilba Cheese factory and thought we should visit. Well, what a great decission that was.
Central Tilba is only one kilometer from the Princes Highway, and really is a must see town. This little town had its origins in the 1800s when gold was found, but as the returns reduced, alternate employment was needed. As the area has a good rainfall, a cheese factory was established. The factory now is modern of course, but it manufactures a great variety of cheese - none of it bland like some big name cheddars for example.
There was a generous variety to sample, staff knowledgable and helpful, and a superb product range. Their 3 yr vintage was great. I sampled their Fire Cracker cheese and foolishly asked where the fire was. Just wait 30 seconds and yuou'll find out. POW! The explanation is that it is the aftertaste that distinguishes excellent cheese from the also rans.
MMMMM
Not only did the cheese shop have a great range of cheese, but we also found a great variety of other things on the shelf, some produce based, others very helpful for campers with minimal space. I found a silicon sleeve to put over hot handles on frypans etc - I great thing for me as I have singed skin a fer times when doing a realy hot fry up on the gas cooker. Problem solved.
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