Karin’s story

How did this
happen?

A cheese with a chilli kick? I feel like I have some explaining to do…

I was lucky enough to travel in my 20s, where I encountered a global variety of flavours. Being raised on a bland diet, I delighted in the fiery foods of Asia and South America.

Mini's green chilli exploring an Asian food market and enjoying fiery noodles, without a hat — Discovering the fiery flavours of Asia.

After my husband and I settled down in County Wexford, I started thinking about introducing my beloved cheddar to the exotic peppers I adore.

Mini's green chilli in an Irish field, discovering wheels of golden cheddar cheese — Meanwhile in Ireland: discovering cheddar.

Creamy cream cheese wanted in on the fun.

And just like that, Mini’s Chilli Cheese came to life.

But would my Wexford neighbours, raised on bacon and cabbage, like my offering? Not all — but a surprising number did.

Mini's green chilli offering chilli cheese crackers to Wexford neighbours, one holding bacon and cabbage — The Wexford taste test.