Mrs. Bells Blue
Judy Bell started Shepherds Purse Cheeses Ltd. in 1987 to create an alternative to cow’s milk cheeses for the lactose intolerant. After a couple of years of experimentation she arrived at her final creation, a distinctive creamy ewe’s milk blue she simply named after herself. Matured for 10 weeks, Mrs. Bells Blue has a complex blue flavor and a subtle finish. The cheese is comparable to its French friend Roquefort in the fact that it is also made from ewe’s milk and possesses a soft and creamy texture. Mrs. Bells differs from Roquefort in its less salty taste. Made with vegetarian rennet, this is a great alternative to classic cow’s milk blues such as Mature Blue Stilton or Blue Wensleydale (also from Yorkshire).
