No wonder that Cheddar is the most popular cheese in the world! It is equally at home on an appetizer plate, with fancy crackers and fine wine, or between a couple of slices of hearty bread. It is the go-to cheese for casseroles and enchiladas, and - because you can find it in a strength to suit your preferences - it is as versatile as they come.

Cheddar earns its name from a town in Somerset, England where the making of Cheddar dates back to the 16th century. Although the cheese derives its name from this specific town, "Cheddar" is not origin protected. However, the name "West Country Farmhouse Cheddar" is origin protected and may only be produced in Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall using milk sourced from those counties.

The flavors of Cheddar are layered and range from sweet and grassy to assertive and sharp (as it matures). The texture is semi-hard with a slight crumble.

Love Cheddar? Maybe you should fly to Gloucester, England this spring where you can chase a round of Double Gloucester down a steep hill. The cheese gets a one second head start and can reach up to 70 mph. Catch the cheese or get to the bottom first and you win the cheese. The event has been held annually, for at least 200 years and each year is plagued with injuries. Or, chew on the fact that President Andrew Jackson served a 1,400 pound block of Cheddar cheese at an open-house party.

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