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.