Stilton, the Village that Gave the Cheese its Name: I've eaten a lot of Stilton cheese over the years, but it never occurred to me to find out where this cheese comes from...until now. Stilton cheese takes its name from Stilton village in the District of Huntingdonshire in the County of Cambridgeshire.  For anyone who's been to Cambridge, Stilton sits northwest of this famous town, and its nearest large town is Peterborough. Today the reputation of the Stilton cheese brand has far outpaced … [Read more...]