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Big Woods Blue
Located in southeastern
Minnesota -- one of the richest agricultural regions of the state -- rests
Shepherd's Way Farms. On this small farm, a family of six lovingly and
tirelessly raises dairy sheep in order to make a variety of cheeses. In January
2005, Shepherd's Way Farms suffered an extreme hardship in the form of a very
destructive fire. Destroying a nursery barn, the fire killed most of the flock. Aided by an immense outpouring of local support as well
as support from various Slow Food communities, the family and farm are managing to produce great cheese as they slowly recover from the
tragedy.
Big and beefy, Big Wood's Blue is creamy with an irresistible sharpness that is
undeniably blue. However, blue cheese skeptics should not be afraid because the
richness of the sheep's milk perfectly balances the intensity.
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