Preheat oven to 450 degree F.

Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sage, and salt. Add the shortening and with fork or a pastry cutter cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add the cheese and mix in. Stir in the mild just until moist, making sure not to over mix.

By teaspoons drop the biscuits onto a ungreased baking sheet, placing them 2 inches apart. Place in the preheat oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.