Did you know that cheese made in the Huntingdonshire village of Stilton can not legally be called Stilton.

I discovered this today. Apparently only cheese made in Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire can legally be called Stilton. It does seem bizarre that the local village just north of Sawtry that gave it's name to the world famous cheese can't use the name.

I wonder if there is any cheese production in the village of Stilton today. Anyone know?

Bizarrely this is true. Stilton has its own Certification Trade Mark and is an EU Protected Food Name.

This means that: it can only be produced in the three Counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire but not Huntingdonshire.

It must be made from locally produced milk that has been pasteurised before use. It can only be made in a cylindrical shape. It must be allowed to form its own coat or crust. It must never be pressed. It must have the magical blue veins radiating from the centre of the cheese.

Perhaps we should campaign for our cheeese to be brought back home.