Glyde Farm Produce facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bellingham Blue |
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| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Region, town | Mansfieldtown |
| Region | County Louth |
| Town | Castlebellingham |
| Source of milk | Cow |
| Pasteurised | No |
| Weight | 3–4 kg (6.6–8.8 lb), 1-2kg, 500–800 g (18–28 oz), 200g |
| Aging time | 4 months |
Glyde Farm Produce is a company that makes delicious cheese in Ireland. It was started in 1996 by Peter Thomas. He spent several years learning about the best dairy products for Ireland. Peter and his wife, Anita Thomas, began making their special cheese, Bellingham Blue, in 2000. They make it right on their family farm in Mansfieldtown, County Louth, Ireland.
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What is Bellingham Blue Cheese?
Bellingham Blue is a special kind of blue cheese. It is made from raw, unheated cow's milk. This means the milk is not heated before making the cheese. The cheese has a strong, tasty flavor. It also has a slightly salty finish. Its texture is crumbly and grainy. All the milk used comes from their own herd of Friesian cows.
Boyne Valley Blue
In 2011, Peter Thomas teamed up with Michael Finnegan. They started making a new version of Bellingham Blue. This new cheese is called Boyne Valley Blue. It is made from raw goat's milk instead of cow's milk.
Awards and Recognition
Bellingham Blue cheese has won several important awards. These awards show how special and tasty the cheese is.
British Cheese Awards
In 2001, Bellingham Blue won a Gold Medal award. This was at the British Cheese Awards. It was a big achievement for the new cheese.
World Cheese Awards
In 2008, Bellingham Blue received another honor. It was awarded a silver medal at the World Cheese Awards. This award is for cheeses from all over the world.
Irish Cheese Awards
The cheese also won a top prize in Ireland. In 2010, Bellingham Blue won the Supreme Champion award. This was at the Irish Cheese Awards. It means it was judged as the best cheese in Ireland that year.
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