Classic Rarebit

Many variations on the rarebit theme can be developed. Use Cheddar, apple and cider for a West Country rarebit. For a Welsh rarebit, use Caerphilly and a dash of mead or white wine, and try a Lancashire rarebit made with Lancashire cheese and ale, a Yorkshire rarebit made with Wensleydale cheese and Theakestone’s Old Peculiar, and the Hunter’s rarebit made with blue and white Stilton and a good measure of tawny port. This is an old favourite.