Veronica Steele facts for kids
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Veronica Steele
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| Born | 26 November 1947 |
| Died | 4 January 2017 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Ireland |
| Occupation | Cheesemaker; businesswoman |
Veronica Steele (born November 26, 1947 – died January 4, 2017) was a very important cheesemaker from Eyeries, a town in West Cork, Ireland. She is famous for helping to start the special, handmade cheese industry in Ireland. Her most well-known creation was Milleens cheese.
The Story of Milleens Cheese
Veronica Steele was a pioneer in making artisan cheese in Ireland. "Artisan" means it was made by hand in a traditional way. She started making cheese to use up extra milk and to create jobs in the countryside.
Her cheese, Milleens, became very popular. It gained national attention when a famous chef, Declan Ryan, started using it in his restaurant, the Arbutus Lodge in Cork. This helped Milleens cheese become known all over Ireland.
Her Later Years and Legacy
Later in her life, Veronica Steele faced health challenges. She retired in 2003 and passed the Milleens cheese business to her son.
In 2016, she received a special award. It was called the "Best of the Decade" award from Good Food Ireland. This award celebrated her amazing work and influence on Irish food over many years. Veronica Steele passed away in 2017, leaving behind a delicious legacy in the world of Irish cheese.
