Stilton cheese decorative clay jar tuxford & tebbutt

Stilton cheese decorative clay jar Tuxford & Tebbutt 13 cm tall 8 cm round. Great kitchen decoration

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Tuxford and Tebbutt Stilton is a traditional English blue cheese produced in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, by the Tuxford & Tebbutt Creamery, which dates back to 1780, making it one of the oldest cheesemakers in the UK; the name originates from the original owners, Mr. Tuxford and Mr. Tebbutt, who initially made both cheese and pork pies on the same site.

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Key points about Tuxford and Tebbutt Stilton:

Origin:

The creamery was established in Melton Mowbray in 1780.

Cheesemaking focus:

While initially producing both cheese and pork pies, Tuxford & Tebbutt has focused solely on cheesemaking since 1966.

Traditional methods:

The creamery is known for using traditional cheesemaking techniques to produce their Stilton.

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO):

As with all true Stilton, Tuxford & Tebbutt cheese is made within the designated regions of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire.

Recent challenges:

The creamery has faced potential closure due to market challenges, with concerns about the future of Stilton production at the site.