Sour cream is an unsung hero of the culinary world. Considered, by many, to be little more than a white dollop of respite atop a pile of spicy nachos, as we are discovering, there is so much more to it than that. Faced with a new, seriously high-quality version of the stuff thanks to the good folk at Lewis Road Creamery, we feel that there is no better time to delve into the versatility of the creamy concoction, than now.

The Lewis Road Creamery Sour Cream is the real deal. Harbouring none of the thickeners, gelatine, emulsifiers or other unnecessaries that many others do, the fresh and natural mix is made with just two ingredients — a cream/milk blend and lactic culture. Staying true to traditional methods, the end result is a thick and adequately tangy sour cream. The perfect ingredient for all your cooking and baking needs, its uses extend way past that of a mere nacho topping, with many dips, dressings, sauces, soups, cakes and desserts benefitting from a healthy scoop.

Lewis Road Creamery Sour Cream will be available in the chilled section of all good supermarkets from Wednesday 16th August.